Mother Earth News

MOTHER EARTH NEWS is the leading and longest-established magazine focused on sustainable living. It offers in-depth, expert articles on a variety of topics, including organic foods, rural lifestyles, eco-friendly transportation, renewable energy, natural health, and sustainable building practices. Engaging and informative, MOTHER EARTH NEWS serves as an essential resource for the increasing number of Americans who prioritize thoughtful choices and a healthy lifestyle. Check out the video below from our partners at Sunflower Journeys to learn more about our background and our parent company, Ogden Publications.

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Homemade Drip Irrigation System – Mother Earth News

2 weeks ago | motherearthnews.com | Kurt Jacobson

Build a homemade drip irrigation system using PVC pipes and tubing to start efficiently watering your garden inside and outside. Proper watering is one of the most important aspects of growing your own vegetables. On a recent trip to Virginia, I met Scott and Susan Hill of Hill Farm. Scott and Susan turned their retirement into a profitable farm venture. Susan is a master of the growing and accounting part of the operation, and Scott is the architect, maintenance man, and everything-else guy.
Ramp Recipes: Non-Traditional Burrito Filling – Mother Earth News

3 weeks ago | motherearthnews.com | Joanne Bruno

Serve up a non-traditional burrito recipe with ramps for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
How to Make Nut Milk Recipe – Mother Earth News

1 month ago | motherearthnews.com | Tabitha Alterman |Jessica Kellner |Jennifer Kongs |Judy DeLorenzo

Create an easy, dairy-free milk alternative from nuts.
Covering Ground with the Three Sisters Crops – Mother Earth News

2 months ago | motherearthnews.com | Pam Sherman

Restore your topsoil with Native American planting by planting the three sisters crops and other companion plants using the three sisters farming method. Topsoil is eroding nationally at a furious rate, one third of arable land worldwide is desertified and more joining it daily.
Why And How To Test Soil Quality – Mother Earth News

2 months ago | motherearthnews.com | Amanda Sorell

Figure out how to test soil for nutrients before growing a garden. Get the scoop on how to test soil quality before you plant this season. If your garden has grown productively in the past, you’ll probably have no problem proceeding without testing your soil. But if your plants are struggling, or if you’re starting a new garden, knowing how to test soil may be useful in determining which fertilizers and amendments your plot will require to cultivate healthy crops.
Lemon Crema Recipe – Mother Earth News

2 months ago | motherearthnews.com | Tabitha Alterman |Jack Mcquarrie |Dale Pinnock |Pascal Baudar

Recipe for lemon crema, a zingier version of sour cream. This zingy lemon-asparagus soup benefits from a refreshing swirl of homemade lemon crema. Crema is a zingier cousin of American sour cream. Coming to us from cuisines south of the border, it pairs well with rich, smoky and spicy flavors.
All About Growing Sweet Potatoes – Mother Earth News

Jan 29, 2025 | motherearthnews.com | Barbara Pleasant

Wondering how to cure sweet potatoes after digging them up? Which varieties hold up best in storage? Read on to learn all about growing sweet potatoes at home. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are productive, delicious and super-nutritious.
DIY Exercise Equipment With Wood – Mother Earth News

Jan 22, 2025 | motherearthnews.com | Carlos Daniel DeJesus |Robert Hutchinson

I’m an athlete—a competing bodybuilder—and a few years ago I was faced with a problem. In order to train for competition, I needed ready access to bodybuilding equipment for six days a week. And though I was working out at a nice spa that featured quality equipment, I couldn’t get enough time on the machines. The establishment was always crowded, and it was closed on weekends and holidays. As memberships increased, so did interruptions.
How to Grow Barley for Beer – Mother Earth News

Jan 15, 2025 | motherearthnews.com | Chris Colby

Gain knowledge of how to grow barley for beer, including harvesting, threshing, and how to malt barley. Barley is a cereal grain, in the same botanical family (Poaceae) as wheat, maize, rice, oats, rye, and sorghum. A cool-season crop that matures relatively quickly, barley grows best in climates where highs reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the weeks before harvest. It can be planted in late fall as winter barley, in which case it’ll sprout, overwinter, and then mature in early spring.
Wool Dryer Balls DIY Project – Mother Earth News

Jan 14, 2025 | motherearthnews.com | Laura Gummerman

Are you hoping to reduce waste in your laundry room? Make a wool dryer balls DIY project to save time and energy and say goodbye to wasteful, one-use dryer sheets!Supplies NeededWool yarn in several colors (make sure it’s not “washable”)Crochet hook or yarn needlePantyhose Fabric scissorsLet’s Begin1. One 3.5-ounce skein of yarn will make 2 dryer balls; you’ll need about 4 balls for any load of laundry, so gather 2 full skeins, plus more for additional color, if desired. 2.