Mother Earth News April/May 2022 Table of Contents
Firsthand Reports: Small-Scale Composting
Techniques and tips to make recycling organic waste in cramped spaces accessible.
Innovative Ways to Fulfill Your Farming Dreams
Achieve your farming dreams in nontraditional ways.
Firsthand Reports: Small-Scale Composting
Innovative Ways to Fulfill Your Farming Dreams
Achieve your farming dreams in nontraditional ways.
Ultimate Pallet Coop
Suffering from champagne tastes on a chicken-feed budget? Try this “cheep” DIY shelter to keep your birds in maximum creature comforts.
Chives and Oregano: Herbal Health Allies
Access the array of potent health benefits offered by these common culinary herbs.
Weave a Wildcrafted Basket
Turn foraged fibers into a rustic basket for everyday use.
Why Did My Bees Die?
Don’t despair over your dead colony. Instead, identify the problem and keep the rest of your hives healthy.
My Little Free Seed Library Journey
A dream of community and empowerment sprouted into a hub for seeds and food.
Craft Custom-Made Sandals
Walk in comfort with a pair of handmade leather sandals.
Outwit Hardworking Beavers
Gently deter beavers from modifying your pond.
News from Mother
There is no blueprint.
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette: The Northeastern Grain Race of 2022
Updates on wind-powered shipping, neonicotinoids, and more.
Mother-Tested: Make Your Own Vegetable Powder
Turn your dehydrated garden vegetables into multiuse powders.
Hometown Hacks: Portable Field Kitchen
Build a customizable sink setup for running water in your outdoor work areas.
Country Lore
Reader tips on homemade tea, recycled frost covers, and more.
Ask Our Experts
Expert advice on thrifty crops, basement subfloors, and more.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.