Mother Earth News June/July 2025
7 Things Your Chickens Need
Keep your egg-laying hens happy with these coop considerations.
Adaptable Animals
Hardy heritage breeds can handle extremes, from heat to invasive species.
Farmable Fungi: Grow Oyster Mushrooms at Home
Perfect for beginners, this culinary favorite needs only a few simple tools and time.
What Does a Honeybee Hive Look Like if It’s Healthy?
Keep track of your hive’s progress with this inspection checklist.
A River Runs It
How I diverted a small stream to bring hydroelectric power to a remote cabin.
Grow a Healthier Garden
Improve the nutrient profile of your garden produce, from soil to plate.
American Bison and Environmental Stability
Recovering bison populations heal grasslands and help create habitat for other wildlife.
I Can Make That
Reduce waste with DIY bento bags.
News from Mother
Old Solutions for New Problems
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette
Updates on deep-sea mining, water from fog for arid cities, ants protecting plants, free chickens in France, and more.
Firsthand Reports
Virtual fencing for pastured livestock.
Hometown Hacks
Customize your raised beds with these tips.
Country Lore
Reader tips on incubating eggs, growing calendula, making DIY rugs from old clothes, selling cut flowers, protecting tomatoes, and more.
Ask Our Experts
Advice on basic biosecurity for backyard poultry, small-space and rooftop gardening, and dealing with hard water on the homestead.
Gone Off-Grid
Hoss Boyd answers questions about reconnecting to the grid for backup.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
