Mother Earth News December 2025/January 2026
News from Mother
Enliven the land.
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette
Updates on community seed networks, backyard prairie initiatives, in-ovo chick sexing, and more.
Firsthand Reports
Off-grid through the seasons.
Heritage Breeds for Beginners
Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and more.
A Blast from the Past
Find out what woodburning cookstoves have to offer the modern chef.
Grow Olives in Pots
Tend this Mediterranean staple at home, even in cold temperatures.
Forage in Winter
Don’t let the snow stop you from enjoying the fresh food nature has to offer.
Gather the Family
Bring loved ones together and Mexican flavors into your kitchen with these tamale recipes.
Cut and Keep Growing
Grow sustainably with coppiced evergreen trees.
Build a Passive Solar Livestock Tank
Save money and electricity and give your animals fresh water all winter long with these DIY plans.
Herbs for Stress, Sleep, and Sobriety
Start your new year with plants that bring calm and clarity.
Before Recycling
The lesser known “Rs.”
Hometown Hacks
44 holiday gifts from the homestead.
I Can Make That
Gather the seasons with a DIY wreath.
Country Lore
Share your green thumb with your community, never mow again, digestive tea, winter cabbage salad, and more.
Gone Off-Grid
Hoss Boyd discusses using an electric vehicle battery to power your homestead.
Ask Our Experts
Advice on homemade horseradish sauce, witch hazel for health and profit, and herbal mocktail recipes.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
