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The Community Forums are provided for the constructive exchange of information and ideas on topics typically covered in the magazine.
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Do-It-Yourself
Forum DIY Ovens
Discussion of DIY outdoor cookstove for baking, grilling or cooking.
1 21 Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:02 AM
by Owen 
Nature and Community
Forum Population
Discuss the relationship between population and limited resources.
2 31 Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:33 PM
by Here by the Owl 
Forum The Future is Uncertain
Are hard times ahead? Are you prepared? Or are you not worried?
4 134 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 8:15 PM
by davisonh 
Forum Walkers Rights vs.Trespassing Laws
Debate private property vs. the right to roam.
6 87 Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:10 PM
by Carol48 
Green Homes
Forum Building
Questions, answers, ideas, suggestions, experiences concerning building, post them here.
820 7204 Monday, March 02, 2009 10:56 AM
by maxgyver 
Forum Solar Home Design
Discussion of solar design and building
4 13 Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:52 PM
by George 
Homesteading Reader Discussion
Forum Homesteading Reader Discussion
This discussion is based on the 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead."
75 495 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:08 PM
by jd 
Renewable Energy
Forum Energy
Have questions, answers, ideas about energy, this is the place.
1365 11120 Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:35 PM
by Jay 
Organic Gardening
Forum Organic Gardening and Yard Care
Please use this area for discussion of issues related to Gardening and Farming.
1495 13072 Wednesday, March 04, 2009 4:58 PM
by gerry 
Sustainable Farming
Forum Laws and Regulations for Backyard Chickens
Want to raise chickens in the city? Learn more and share your stories here.
5 11 Wednesday, February 18, 2009 4:07 PM
by Edgewalker 
Forum Poultry for Pest Control
If you have a story to tell about your experience with poultry and pests, please post it here.
468 2518 Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:31 AM
by tomspiro008 
Forum Livestock and Pets
Discuss your Livestock and Pet topics here.
495 4274 Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:49 PM
by Here by the Owl 
Forum Homesteading
This is a general discussion on homesteading topics. For the thread related to the April/May 2006 article "Plan the Perfect Homestead" go to Homesteading Reader's Discussion at the top of the page.
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by davisonh 
Kitchens and Cooking
Forum Kitchen and Cooking
Share recipes, ideas for you homemade masterpieces.
972 15202 Wednesday, March 04, 2009 6:55 PM
by born2live 
Forum Try pressure cooking to make great meals and save time
Discuss how to save energy and prepare meals in less time.
6 12 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:00 AM
by cookiehll 
Miscellaneous Topics
Forum GREEN BURIALS and HOME FUNERALS
"Greener Ways to the Great Beyond" April-May 2003
19 306 Monday, January 12, 2009 1:24 PM
by dakota 
Forum Reader to Reader
Exchange ideas, questions, answers etc. between Mother Earth News readers concerning something you may have read in Mother Earth News.
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by jd 




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