In my early 20s I purchased every back issue of Mother Earth News. I devoured every article written by Helen and Scott Nearing, back-to-the landers who lived in Vermont and Maine. The authors of 50 books, Helen and Scott (they both lived long lives: Helen 91, Scott, 100) cleared brush, built stone structures, and raised most of their own food in gardens that were amazingly productive for New England. Today, their lifestyle continues to inspire and teach, like how to grow lettuce when it's freezing arse cold outside![NOTE: To listen to the 2-minute audio version of my article, subscribe to my podcast feed (so you can open the attachment below) or simply download/listen here to the mp3 file.] Otherwise, keep on reading. Trust me...
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