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These Forums are provided for the fun, constructive exchange of ideas and information on wiser living. We hope that whether you are a green living newbie or a-dyed-in-the-wool homesteader, you'll find answers to your burning questions and share your valuable experiences here.

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Forum Please read and observe.
The Community Forums are provided for the constructive exchange of information and ideas on topics typically covered in the magazine.
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Do-It-Yourself
Forum DIY Ovens
Discussion of DIY outdoor cookstove for baking, grilling or cooking.
1 3 Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:14 PM
by jerrydon10 
Nature and Community
Forum The Future is Uncertain
Are hard times ahead? Are you prepared? Or are you not worried?
2 102 Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:05 AM
by chrissyl. 
Forum Walkers Rights vs.Trespassing Laws
Debate private property vs. the right to roam.
5 77 Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:48 PM
by walton2010 
Green Homes
Forum Building
Questions, answers, ideas, suggestions, experiences concerning building, post them here.
806 7162 Friday, August 29, 2008 7:54 PM
by HockeyFan 
Forum Solar Home Design
Discussion of solar design and building
2 9 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:53 AM
by John Edward Mercier 
Homesteading Reader Discussion
Forum Homesteading Reader Discussion
This discussion is based on the 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead."
71 481 Monday, August 11, 2008 6:00 AM
by CarolynBarber 
Renewable Energy
Forum Energy
Have questions, answers, ideas about energy, this is the place.
1341 11016 Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:07 AM
by John Edward Mercier 
Organic Gardening
Forum Organic Gardening and Yard Care
Please use this area for discussion of issues related to Gardening and Farming.
1458 13015 Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:44 PM
by davidmmurin 
Sustainable Farming
Forum Discussion about Poultry
If you have a story to tell about your experience with poultry and pests, please post it here.
462 2512 Saturday, August 30, 2008 3:54 AM
by Frosty 
Forum Homesteading
This is a general discussion on homesteading topics. For the thread related to the April/May 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead" go to Homesteading Reader's Discussion at the top of the page.
505 6669 Monday, August 11, 2008 8:54 PM
by Shaun 
Forum Livestock and Pets
Discuss your Livestock and Pet topics here.
484 4246 Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:11 AM
by John Edward Mercier 
Kitchens and Cooking
Forum Kitchen and Cooking
Share recipes, ideas for you homemade masterpieces.
944 15144 Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:21 PM
by davidmmurin 
Forum Try pressure cooking to make great meals and save time
Discuss how to save energy and prepare meals in less time.
2 3 Saturday, August 23, 2008 9:44 PM
by practicalman45 
Miscellaneous Topics
Forum GREEN BURIALS and HOME FUNERALS
"Greener Ways to the Great Beyond" April-May 2003
17 303 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:24 PM
by Heidi Hunt 
Forum Reader to Reader
Exchange ideas, questions, answers etc. between Mother Earth News readers concerning something you may have read in Mother Earth News.
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by davisonh 




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