This MiraFount livestock waterer kept the author’s cows happily hydrated last winter, and it didn’t freeze once. Author and “Contrary Farmer” Gene Logsdon says farmers should design their ...

Get crafty this fall and make your own festive dolls with dried apple heads, with steps based on a classic Mother Earth News article from 1980. Way back when — before the “petroleum age ...

7. Stock Your Heritage Pantry (Full Interview!) Fill your home kitchen with heritage produce and meats straight from your garden or local farmer's market with recipes and food preservation ...

It’s inexpensive and easy to preserve whole jars of lemons at home! Capture the peak of your lemon harvest with this whole preserved lemons recipe.Is it too cold for you to have a lemon tree? Check ...

It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let Mother Earth News show you how with hundreds of online ...

Cumin, coriander, and fennel are all “carminative” herbs that aid digestion and soothe the gut. While they help with the physical act of digestion, bringing increased blood flow and energy to ...

I’ve recently been growing mushrooms and am hoping to sell some of my harvest. How should I get started? Growing mushrooms for profit can be fun and rewarding, follow these tips for a successful ...

Assembled, coiffured, and dressed, these apple heads — crafted at home with 50 cents worth of supplies — rival any $20 dolls sold at gift shops. Learn how to make apple head dolls for a down ...

It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let Mother Earth News show you how with hundreds of online ...

2. Spaghetti Sauce Recipe for Canning Skip the tomato peeling and get straight to the sauce making! Bevin Cohen shares his favorite tips and tricks for how to make your spaghetti… It’s never ...