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Biking for Transportation

MOTHER EARTH NEWS - I first learned about biking for transportation when I visited my grandparents in Germany more than a decade ago now. They lived in the countryside, where you'd often walk past or through small family farms to get where you were going, and at any given point in the summer, ...

Foods with Good Bacteria

MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Like many of us, I didn't think much about my gut health when I was younger. But being more responsible for my own foods when I moved out of the house changed what I bought. For some items, it's a matter of swapping out a product that's high in processed sugar and other ...

Home Brewing Beer Recipes

MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Brewing homemade beer can be a fun and rewarding hobby for those who enjoy experimenting with flavors and creating their own unique brews. To get started, you'll need some basic equipment such as a large pot, fermenter, airlock, thermometer, and bottles for storage. It's ...

How Potatoes are Grown

MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Growing potatoes can be a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own food. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, potatoes are a great crop to cultivate. Root crop container growing can be a rewarding and ...

How to Dry Clothes without Dryer

MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Take advantage of the sunshine by learning how to dry clothes without dryer. It's easier than you might think. Drying clothes outside is perhaps one of the easiest things you can do to reduce your electricity bill. Clothes drying in a summer breeze is a common sight in ...

Make Herbal Tea at Home

MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Learn how to pick some tea garden plants and how to dry herbs for tea so you can enjoy your homemade herbal blend. Do you enjoy a freshly steeped cup of tea? Have you ever tried making it from scratch yourself? I love buying fragrant, beautiful tea blends from my favorite ...