Mother Earth News February/March 2022 Table of Contents
Flying Solo: Solitary Bees for Your Backyard
Creating a home for the native bee populations in your area will support these important pollinators and boost the health of your plants.
Use Large-Animal Manure
Collect manure from local sources — such as farms, dairies, and even zoos — to transform this nutrient-rich material into compost your crops will love.
Naturally Sweet Recipes
Enjoy the flavor of the season with honey and maple syrup dishes.
Got Goat’s Milk?
Learn how to successfully handmilk your goats and build a sturdy milking stand.
The Steaks Are High
Process your own livestock to adapt to economic changes and gain a marketable skill.
Agroforestry for Your Property
Integrating trees into agricultural practices can improve your farm’s efficiency and soil quality.
Self-Reliance Reimagined
Creative farming adaptations allow people of all
Optimize Your Off-Grid Solar
Before you go off the grid, unplug your energy-wasting ways and establish sustainable habits that’ll help you live well through even the toughest conditions.
News from Mother
Labor as an asset.
Green Gazette: All Hands On Deck
Updates on climate action, increasing carbon sequestration, and more.
Dear Mother
Meet the winners of our Great Garden Shed Showoff and more.
Firsthand Reports: Passive Solar Heating
Passive solar regulates the temperature of this family’s country home.
Mother-Tested: Kombucha Tea
Ferment your first batch of probiotic-packed kombucha with the help of a homebrew kit.
Hometown Hacks: Woodstove Water Heater
Ditch nonrenewable water-heating systems and let your woodstove do the work instead.
Ask Our Experts
Expert advice on growing quality wool, using a chipper-shredder, and more.
Country Lore
Reader tips on transplanting versus direct sowing, keeping your coops clean, and more.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
