Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...

Worms are some of the key helpers of the soil. Learn about the basics of healthy soil growth, and how to add nutrients to soil to promote healthy microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi growth while ...

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 ...

How many eggs do you want? Consider how many eggs you want, the chicken breed, if you intend to sell any, and prepare for a slowdown in production during the winter. I’m about to acquire my ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...