Mother Earth News Collector Series Modern Homesteading, 4th Edition

In this 4th edition of Mother Earth News Modern Homesteading, we’ve included over 40 articles that will help you start homesteading or prove a useful tool for those who have already taken the plunge. Split into five sections that cover self-reliance, food and recipes, DIY, farm animals, and gardening techniques and methods, this special issue is filled with resources that will make life on the homestead a little simpler. Whether it’s building a solar cabin, brewing your own beer, keeping a family cow, or starting a food garden, there’s something in this guide for everyone to try. Other articles include: Fresh Ways to Preserve Food – Pack your pantry with the help of this crop-by-crop guide to food storage. Build a Basement Root Cellar – Storing root crops in a passively cooled cellar is one of the most efficient ways to preserve food. Heat Your Water with the Sun – A solar water heater is a good choice for the planet and a smart decision for your wallet. Emergency Power Options – With