MOTHER EARTH NEWS

To the Baby Gardeners

ello! My name is Marissa Ames, and I’m the new editorial director for MOTHER EARTH NEWS. In January, Ogden Publications merged with Countryside Publications, where I served as senior editor for four agriculture magazines. As our newly joined enterprises evolve, Hank Will has handed me the editorial baton, and I’ve accepted with zeal. Hank will continue to serve the

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