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 for an invasive species.
Wild Rice: The Food That Grows on Water
Meet people who protect this culturally critical plant and the waters that sustain it.
The Benefits of a Deep Pantry
Build, fill, organize, and use your well-stocked shelves all year long.
From Sheep to Sweater
Follow the satisfying process of turning wool into finished products.
News from Mother
Reconnect with Rhythms
Dear Mother
Reader letters of inspiration, community, and more.
Green Gazette
Updates on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence, screwworms, recycling solar panels, and more.
Firsthand Reports
Meet your livestock’s needs on a budget with a DIY barn build.
I Can Make That
‘Paint’ with Pyrography
Hometown Hacks
Horses for Clean Water
Gone Off-Grid
Hoss Boyd answers questions about the best batteries to store solar power.
Country Lore
From Trash to Treasure; Photo contest winners share ways they’ve saved “junk” from the landfill.
Ask Our Experts
Advice on making rose hip syrup, preserving the autumn harvest, and native species to feed the birds.
Photos from the Field
Reader-submitted photos.
