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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.
2 22 Monday, June 08, 2009 8:55 PM
by Pat Miketinac 
Nature and Community
Forum Population
Discuss the relationship between population and limited resources.
2 50 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:44 PM
by Anonymous  
Forum The Future is Uncertain
Are hard times ahead? Are you prepared? Or are you not worried?
4 144 Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:34 AM
by Karl Grant 
Forum Walkers Rights vs.Trespassing Laws
Debate private property vs. the right to roam.
6 104 Sunday, June 07, 2009 7:37 AM
by John Edward Mercier 
Green Homes
Forum Building
Questions, answers, ideas, suggestions, experiences concerning building, post them here.
831 7238 Friday, June 26, 2009 9:58 AM
by midunno 
Forum Solar Home Design
Discussion of solar design and building
4 14 Saturday, May 30, 2009 1:16 PM
by lamar5292 
Homesteading Reader Discussion
Forum Homesteading Reader Discussion
This discussion is based on the 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead."
76 496 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 5:55 AM
by John Edward Mercier 
Renewable Energy
Forum Energy
Have questions, answers, ideas about energy, this is the place.
1375 11144 Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:31 PM
by Pat Miketinac 
Organic Gardening
Forum Organic Gardening and Yard Care
Please use this area for discussion of issues related to Gardening and Farming.
1547 13115 Monday, June 29, 2009 4:52 PM
by Calendula 
Sustainable Farming
Forum Laws and Regulations for Backyard Chickens
Want to raise chickens in the city? Learn more and share your stories here.
7 13 Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:27 AM
by redring 
Forum Poultry for Pest Control
If you have a story to tell about your experience with poultry and pests, please post it here.
469 2529 Monday, June 29, 2009 4:38 PM
by Calendula 
Forum Livestock and Pets
Discuss your Livestock and Pet topics here.
498 4284 Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:41 AM
by oldhaus 
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.
516 6706 Friday, July 03, 2009 11:41 AM
by John Edward Mercier 
Kitchens and Cooking
Forum Kitchen and Cooking
Share recipes, ideas for you homemade masterpieces.
981 15234 Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:12 PM
by Sarah/Librum 
Forum Try pressure cooking to make great meals and save time
Discuss how to save energy and prepare meals in less time.
6 13 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:32 PM
by practicalman45 
Miscellaneous Topics
Forum GREEN BURIALS and HOME FUNERALS
"Greener Ways to the Great Beyond" April-May 2003
19 306 Monday, January 12, 2009 1:24 PM
by dakota 
Forum Reader to Reader
Exchange ideas, questions, answers etc. between Mother Earth News readers concerning something you may have read in Mother Earth News.
3897 61952 Saturday, July 04, 2009 3:49 PM
by Paratrooper 




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