Mother Earth News-21st Century Homesteading, Issue 219
Mother Earth News, The Original Guide to Living Wisely. Used but only shows normal wear from handling, the pages are clean and complete.
Cover Stories:
- Build a Simple Solar Heater - This easy, low cost plan lets you turn any south wall into a source of free solar heat.
- Buyer's Guide to Solar Air Heaters - Tap free heat from the sun with these solar hot-air collectors.
Features:
- Affordable New Cars with Fantastic Fuel economy - 30 cars with 30 mpg or better.
- Long Live Leeks - Flavorful, versatile and extra cold hardy, this delicious vegetable belongs in every garden.
- Grow and Sell Heirloom Tomatoes - Meet Pat Kennedy, aka the Tomato Lady and discover the delicious varieties she sells in her unique bootstrap business.
- Savvy Seed Care - Proper storage and a little organization will produce a more successful garden.
- Team Up with Horses - Harness horsepower to harvest your trees sustainably and promote healthier woodlands.
- Essential Advice for Owner-Builders - Here's what you need to know about building codes before you build.
- Miracle Multitaskers - These powerful walk behind tractors cut the need for a barn full of machines.
Departments:
- News from Mother
- Dear Mother - Try local food co-ops; Septic system questions; Perplexed by flex fuel; Energy by, for and of the people
- Country Lore - Wholsome bread; Jiffy jeans purse; 16 homemade gift ideas; Easy to make firewood tote
- Green Gazette - The new diesel; Join winter birdwatchers; 17 Great Green Gifts
- Firsthand Report - Our 21st Century Homestead
- Do it Yourself - Picture perfect Paths and Patios
- Mother's Nature - Amazing Crows and Ravens
- Reviews and Ratings - Energy efficient Washers and Dryers
- Kitchen Garden - Fingerlings Galore
- Real Health - What You Should Know About Drugs vs. Herbs
- Mother's Bookshelf
- Gardener's Almanac
- Earth Words - William Blake