"A great resource for both professional and amateur gardeners. . . . This book provides hundreds of useful tips in a very easy, readable language and style." — The Washington Book Review Mother Earth News Almanac is back—refreshed and ready for the next generation of self-sufficient makers and DIYers. The 1970s classic has been updated for today's readers, its information is as useful as ever. Containing instructions and illustrations for everything from harnessing solar energy to cultivating a sustainable garden to learning how to keep bees, Mother Earth News Almanac is designed to empower readers to be self-sufficient. With all the charm of the original—from the writing style to the signature line drawings, this budget-friendly guide is a must-have for any fan of Mother Earth News. Organized by season, the guide contains recipes, money-saving tips, and homesteading techniques such as illustrated directions for tying a timber hitch, cat's-paw, sheepshank, and other knots; folk medicine treatments and preventatives; tips on raising chickens and keeping bees; plans for building three kinds of kites; complete instructions for fast and easy compost; and much, much more! The simple life doesn't have to be hard—not when you have this timeless almanac.