Mother Earth News February/March 2023 Table of Contents
Why Is There Still a Seed Shortage?
Understanding a continuing supply problem.
Hardy Apples
Enjoy homegrown apples as far north as Zone 2.
Harvest Figs Even in Cold Climates
Create an Energy- Efficient House
Sustainable design principles utilize passive solar energy for your home.
How Margaret Cho’s Garden Grows
The comedian and actor tends to various plants and animals in her SoCal home.
Prevent Compost Toxicity in Dogs
Keep your home Earth-friendly and dog-safe by guarding your compost bin against curious pups.
Small-Scale Maple Sugaring
Tap into the natural sugars of trees around you.
So You Want to Be An Oyster Farmer?
With the right method and gear, the world is your oyster.
What Does the Word ‘Organic’ Mean Now?
The Real Organic Food Project questions the integrity of plants grown in soil-less substrates.
3D-Printed Charkha: Spinning in the Digital Age
One spinner uses modern methods and timeless techniques to build a home-based business.
Birds of a Feather Incubate Together
Save time and effort by incubating chicken and duck eggs together.
News from Mother
Growing Pains
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette: Cities and Water Adaptation
Updates on urban adaptation to rising sea levels, reducing salmonella in poultry, filtering water, and more.
Firsthand Reports: A Yard of Our Own
A Minnesota couple transforms turf into native plants and gardens suited to their yard’s microclimates.
Hometown Hacks: How to Build a Vertical Herb Garden
Update a cherished kitchen tradition with a modern spin.
Ask Our Experts
Expert advice on seed journals, DIY well pump replacement, and using coconut coir in gardens.
Country Lore
Reader tips for winter gardening, backyard rabbit foot care, planting seed potatoes, building chicken tractors, avoiding garden and orchard pests, saving seedlings, cleaning coops, and using moose manure.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
