Mother Earth News April/May 2025 Table of Contents
What to Expect When Keeping Turkeys
Raising turkeys entails food — and fun!
Is Gardening Worth It Financially?
Plan and plant the best garden for your buck.
The Micro-Microgrid
New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security.
7 Foraging Finds
Seek out these delicious wild edibles for their wealth of nutrients.
Herbs for Children’s Health
Stock your medicine cabinet with these gentle but powerful herbs.
Create a Thriving Local Food Scene
Support farmers and strengthen your community’s food systems.
I Can Make That
Sew Your Own Simple Pillowcase
News from MOTHER
Independence and Interdependence
Dear MOTHER
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette
Updates on pollution cleanup with fungi, cutting pesticides from public parks, preserving rare collard greens, bird flu, and more.
Firsthand Reports
My Favorite Foods to Freeze-Dry
Hometown Hacks
Avoid surprises when shopping for land.
Country Lore
Reader tips on starting seeds, repurposing “junk,” picking perfectly ripe produce, protecting blueberries, and more.
Ask Our Experts
Advice on supplementing smallfarm or homestead income, the best plants for raised beds, and growing roses from cuttings.
Gone Off-Grid
Hoss Boyd answers questions about energy hogs.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
