Mother Earth News February/March 2026

Mother Earth News February/March 2026

News from Mother
“I knew we could do something.”

Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.

Green Gazette
Updates on food gleaning, genetically modified tomatoes, community biochar initiatives, and more.

Firsthand Reports
Clear the clutter with Swedish death cleaning.

Beginner-Friendly Heritage Breeds
Choose a chicken, discover a duck, get a gaggle of geese, or take home some turkeys.

Top Crops for 2026
Experiment and expand your garden’s offerings with these unique plants.

Keep Going and Growing Throughout the Decades
Tips to thrive in your golden years.

Hickory Oil: An Ancient American Tradition for the Modern Pantry
Enjoy a sustainable, cold-pressed staple from a nearly forgotten tree.

Livestock Birth 101
Kidding conundrums: when to watch, when to intervene, and when to call the vet.

Incredible Calendula
Grow this cheery flower and stock your home apothecary with DIY herbal remedies.

Feed Your Family for a Year
Save money, get healthier, and gain peace of mind with your own food.

Hometown Hacks
Build a home from scraps.

I Can Make That
Stitch the winter landscape.

Country Lore
Winter-sow native plants, cheap winter woolens, natural dye mordants, Slovakian recipes, and more.

Gone Off-Grid
Hoss Boyd covers protecting solar arrays from damage.

Ask Our Experts
Advice on herbs for arthritis, success with eggplants in the garden, and how to stock a livestock birth kit.

Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.

Mother Earth News April/May 2026 Image

Mother Earth News April/May 2026

News from MOTHER Backyard Groceries Dear MOTHER Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more. Green Gazette Updates on transitions from coal to geothermal, a retracted Roundup study, legal rights of bees, community food pantry initiatives, and more. Firsthand Reports Experiment with modern landrace gardening. A Fruitful Calendar Cultivate an edible landscape and enjoy fresh fruit […]
Mother Earth News December 2025/January 2026 Image

Mother Earth News December 2025/January 2026

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 […]
Mother Earth News October/November 2025 Image

Mother Earth News October/November 2025

Mother Earth News October/November 2025 Saved by the Sludge? Biosolids could fertilize crops if we can safely manage PFAS and get over the “ick factor,” but is it too risky? Sweet Self-Sufficiency with Sorghum Make homemade syrup with this historic plant. Full Steam Ahead Tap into the self-sufficiency of pressure canning. Problematic Pigs Smart solutions […]
Mother Earth News August/September 2025 Image

Mother Earth News August/September 2025

Mother Earth News August/September 2025 7 Best Spices for Health Nourish your body and mind with these flavorful kitchen finds. Cost-Effective Compost Tea Brew a tea full of beneficial bacteria to boost the growth and production of your garden. Foraging Fall Fruits Look no farther than your local trees and vines for abundant autumnal treats. […]