As the calendar year turns over, many people attempt to turn over a new leaf with it. But on the path to better health, you’ll encounter numerous obstacles, from a stressful day at work to a bad night ...

Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun ...

Looking for ideas for homemade Christmas gifts? Save money and reduce waste by giving practical presents from the heart, ...

Learn guinea fowl care, health, and management, as well as how to catch guinea fowl. Compared to chickens, guinea fowl are low-cost, low-maintenance, and do a standout job as chemical-free pest ...

Interested in starting a self watering pots diy project? Learn all about how to make DIY self watering planters for tomatoes and other vegetables and herbs, perfect for small-space gardening. The ...

Learn how to grow sprouts anywhere and on the go, as well as delicious, healthy, and flexible alfalfa sprout recipes from author Gay Courter. “I’m convinced,” says Gay Courter, “that sprouts do ...

This retreat center’s storage building features an attached cob oven and natural paints. Learn modern cob house building for a mortgage-free home using low-cost and local materials by following how to ...

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area. Learn to start growing ...

Looking to begin raising meat rabbits for your backyard? This meat rabbits 101 guide will teach you what you need to know to produce more than 600 pounds of meat in a year. Whether your homestead is ...

Improve your soil by making biochar in the ground. DIY biochar enhances nutrient availability and also enables soil to retain nutrients longer. Last year, I committed one of the great sins of ...

Are free range eggs better? A MOTHER EARTH NEWS study on pastured eggs found that compared to conventional American eggs, real free-range eggs have less cholesterol and saturated fat, plus more ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting insect damage ...