Mother Earth News December 2022/January 2023 Table of Contents
Ancient Grains for Modern Growers
Ancient grains are easy to grow, harvest, and process, even on a small scale.
Knot Your Ordinary Pretzels
For a fresh and simple addition to your holiday spread, try these twisted treats.
Grandma and Grandpa’s Red Wattle Hogs
A Mother Earth News editor narrates her grandparents’ work conserving a heritage breed.
Make a Shelter for Sheep
Proper protection and provisions mean happier animals during tough times.
Take to the River in a Coracle
Traditional fishing crafts provide timeless modes of transportation.
Much to ‘Yak’ About
Hardy and majestic bovines might be the next addition to your farm.
Choosing a Cow
Expert advice on productive and easy-to-raise cattle breeds.
Retreat on the Ranch
Vacation rentals can invite new opportunities for sustainable homestead income.
Soulfull Simone Farm
Finding healing through land, plants, and bees.
DIY Quail Furniture
Enrich your flock’s habitat with these two practical projects.
News from Mother
Learning from Traditional Wisdom
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Hometown Hacks: Square-Foot Solar Cooker
Make a portable solar-powered cooker using a few simple and inexpensive materials.
Green Gazette: A Climactic Look at the Inflation Reduction Act
Updates on clean energy, Farm to School lunches, California’s ban on gas-powered vehicles, and more.
Firsthand Reports: Living in a Quonset Hut
The quirks and qualms of nontraditional housing.
Mother Tested: Sustainable Seed Starting
Reduce costs and plastic use with seed-saving and soil blocks.
Country Lore
Reader tips on starting farmers markets, using apples to make orchids bloom, and more.
Ask Our Experts
Expert advice on avoiding blossom end rot, preparing chickens for winter, and DIY well pumps.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
