The Mother Earth News Collector Series: Self-Reliance and Country Skills double issue is packed full of information to help you grow or start your homestead! This issue starts with advice from veteran homesteaders on how to live off-grid and different tools and tactics that will help keep your homestead running.
Next, the issue dives deep into the ins and outs of everyday life. You’ll learn how to grow your own fruit trees, build a greenhouse out of recycled materials, raise honeybees, and more! From earning money on an acre of land to keeping cows, raising chickens, and making wine, the information in these 40 articles constitutes an invaluable reference you’ll want to return to again and again.
Other Articles Include:
- Best Stale Crops for Building Food Self-Sufficiency – These 10 space-efficient, calorie-rich staple crops produce high yields and store easily, boosting food security and saving you money.
- Seed Starting Made Simple – Restless as the season turns? Keep your green thumb nimble during the off-season and indoors.
- 9 Multipurpose Garden Companions – The resilient, double-duty plants support your garden and provide food and medicinal perks for your home and family.
- Getting Started with Goats – Whether you’re looking for chevon, chèvre, or some of both, these tips for finding, choosing, and raising goats will stand you in good stead.
- And more!