Mother Earth News Self-Reliant Living Sept 2012

This is the 2012 Homesteaders of the Year; Living the Good Life Edition. Meet seven families that are inspiring examples of modern self-reliant communities, both in the city and in the country. It doesn't matter where you live, everyone is able to join this evolution. Find 20 crops that are easy to grow, how to keep them, store them, and enjoy them all winter. Build an earthen home using DIY materials. Labor intensive, but extremely rewarding. Inspiring tiny homes will allow you to live mortgage free. Solar Power solutions - this is definitely the right time. Harvesting rainwater for a simpler, cheaper approach to help you harvest more and save money, plus so much more.