'Cherokee' multicolored popcorn. The concept of companion planting, in which one plant helps the other, is the basic idea behind the Three Sisters, but focusing on this alone glosses over many of ...

A commemorative viewpoint in Wiyot territory highlights the importance of Wigi (Humboldt Bay) to the tribe. Learn about the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Movement and how it supports the ecocultural ...

Jules Dervaes is a family man. In a previous life, he was a hippy – and now he is hip, as his youngest daughter Jordanne puts it. His first experiments in self-sufficiency go back to New Zealand ...

Garlic bulb and garlic cloves on the wooden table in the garden. Explore the differences between hardneck vs softneck garlic and the different garlic types and how they are classified. When ...

Learn about edible winter plants like field garlic, tips on field garlic foraging, and how to prepare wild garlic. There is one delicious wild edible plant that I can always count on foraging even ...

James A. Duke Ph.D.

Chop, dry, and powder your rhubarb to flavor baked goods, coffee, and more. Keep rhubarb and potatoes on hand all year when you learn how to dehydrate vegetables with this unique preservation method.

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for ...

Filaree Farm is passionate about bringing the best organic garlic to your garden. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer you a chance to win a $100 gift certificate toward their renowned garlic ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

For decades, Mother Earth News editors have aimed to bring readers articles on what many call “traditional living” – caring for our families, animals, and land in sustainable, economical ...