When the MOTHER EARTH NEWS editors planted an herb garden at the magazine offices in the spring of 2015, our expectations were low. The weather stayed unnaturally cool, cloudy and soggy for weeks. So, ...

Alicia is a writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur specializing in sustainable travel, wildlife and nature conservation, and environmentally friendly agriculture and eating. She holds an M.S.

Whether you are a natural skin care professional, a DIY fan, or new to the ways of making one’s own skincare products, “Power of the Seed” will guide you along the way. Herbal oil infusions are ...

Marigolds may not be high on the list of exotic flowers, but the healing oil that comes from the flower started making an impact on natural skin remedies centuries ago. Used primarily as an herbal ...

It’s cheap, effective and safe for the whole family. But what exactly is this magical oil? Calendula oil comes from the Pot marigold plant’s flower, and is considered by many to be a miracle ...