I build houses out of trash. I was inspired by the life of Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangarĩ Maathai, who said, “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing ...

Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...

“Precious and rare.” That phrase has stayed with us while tending the garden, foraging in the woods, and walking the pastures ...

Bee Week This week in Mother Earth News we’re thanking hard-working pollinators. From honey bees to solitary mason bees, these busy bugs bear the burden of keeping many of our favorite plants ...

If you like working with your hands, basket weaving can provide you with beautiful objects for your home, to give as gifts, or to sell.

Raising dairy cows can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, and other dairy products you'll ever need — even if you only have one cow. Originally published as "A BACKYARD DAIRY ...

How to Maintain Push Reel Mowers Reel mowers are quiet and don't spew air pollution like gas engine mowers do. They’re simple to maintain, and sharpening the blades is easier than you might think.

MOTHER's trout ponds are supplied by a small, spring-fed tributary stream that feeds into the Eco-Village lake. When most people think of farming, visions of fields of corn or pastures dotted with ...

Canning produces flavorful, high-quality food that saves money, builds self-reliance and creates lifelong memories. Learn how to can today!

How much land are you tending? What is the terrain like? Are you manicuring the grounds, or just knocking back weeds and ...

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