MOTHER EARTH NEWS October/November 2024 Table of Contents
Digital Contents
Permaculture Gardening for Everyone 6-video course
Anyone can grow a garden from seed to harvest — that includes you!
Fresh Breads from Scratch 5-video new installment, 13-video course
Wholesome and time-tested recipes for bread, pastries, biscuits, sourdough, and more.
Growing Mayhaws video
Grow these native fruits from scion to fruit.
Preparing Your Goats for Cold Weather video
Get your goats ready ahead of winter weather.
Garden Planning Year-Round video
Harvest food from your garden all year round!
Beekeeping for the Bees video
Combine science and experience to meet your colony’s needs.
Apple Head Dolls 2-part video
Carve your apples and design classic apple dolls, from a 1980 article.
Print Contents
Keep Chickens in Winter Gardens
Prepare for next gardening season with a little help from your backyard flock.
Homeowners Versus the Power Companies
A battle over solar power reimbursement is shaping the future of energy independence.
Plastic Recycling Is Broken
It’s time to take a long, hard, honest look at the plastic crisis.
The Healthiest Flour for Your Family
Different households have different needs. Find out what to consider when selecting flour.
The Village Baker
James Beard Award-winning baker Don Guerra keeps culture at the core of Tucson’s Barrio Bread.
Making the Most of Mayhaws
Natural pectin makes the mayhaw fruit perfect for jams and jellies. Learn how to grow these native plants.
All About Activated Charcoal
This unassuming substance conceals a variety of uses.
Growing Mushrooms from Plug to Harvest
Make your own plug spawn and kick-start your backyard permaculture forest.
News from Mother
Traditional and Innovative
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette
Updates on artisan grains, pestresistant trees, PFAS, and more.
Firsthand Reports
Try unique preservation methods for poatoes and rhubarb.
Hometown Hacks
Build a brick planter.
Gone Off-Grid
Hoss Boyd answers questions about energy systems.
Country Lore
Reader tips on herb-infused vinegars, DIY homes for cats, garden storage, repurposing objects, and more.
Ask Our Experts
Expert advice on stomachache remedies, preparing for chickens, and growing mushrooms.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
