Mother Earth News and Friends

Hives do die. It's tremendously sad, but you can learn to identify the problems and find preventative solutions to keep the rest of your hives healthy. This is the audio version of an article from the April/May 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.motherearthnew.com If you're interested...

Cultivate your piece of paradise by introducing some lush disorder into your garden by rethinking weeds. This is the audio version of an article from the April/May 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.motherearthnew.com If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemakin...

Little libraries are popping up like mushrooms around the country. Follow Manar's journey to building a seed and pantry free library for their neighborhood. This is the audio version of an article from the April/May 2022 issue of   Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.motherearthnew.com If you're int...

Peter Larson moved his family back to the family farm where they've built a successful life together. Learn about their journey. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesema...

In her newly published book , Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science , Dr. Jessica Hernandez weaves her experiences, research and work, and stories from her community to share a way of restoring our planet that prioritizes Indigenous voices, healing Indigenous land, and learning from Indigenous science. In this episode, we hear more from Jessica about her boo...

Story by Jordan Charbonneau, read by Carla Tilghman. Train your eye to identify which blights may be infecting your tomato plants, and act swiftly to save your harvest. This is the audio version of an article from the April/May issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com If you're interested in worksho...

Story by Samuel Feldman, read by Carla Tilghman Smooth prickly pear cacti can provide a valuable food source for both the table and the trough, and cultivating them is anything but a thorn in the side. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2022 issue of Grit . For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com...

In part 2 of this 2-part episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Jeannette Beranger of the Livestock Conservancy continues her conversation with editor Jessica Mitchell about unusual chicken breeds, including the largest chicken breed there is.  Jeannette also share tips about what you can do to help preserve these important breeds.    To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friend...

Chickens have existed for millennia, and today, you can discover a host of diverse breeds -- from short to tall, big combs to small ones, iridescent feathers to detailed patterns, and a spectrum of interesting personalities and hardiness traits. But many poultry breeds are falling into endangerment. Why are they in critical state, and what can people do to help bolster their population? In this ep...

After a long career in dental, Rupam took her herbal business full-time and hasn't looked back. Her business, Rupam's Herbals, brings together her passion for plants, holistic health, and dental expertise, culminating in products that address people's overall health, including solutions for holistic dental care. Rupam shares with us how she nurtured her passion for herbs, how her business began, a...

A pecan tree can become an important plant on your property. Here are some tips on how to thoughtfully plant and care for it so it stays around for years to come. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www. Grit.com . If you're interested in wor...

How do you keep emergency supplies and prepare when you live in a small urban space? Disaster planning can seem overwhelming. The truth is that disaster planning and preparation is not nearly as difficult as it sounds or as expensive as you think. Chances are good that you already have the prerequisite skills for planning, but have not put them into a disaster context. By adapting a few life skill...

Not all bees live in collective hives, but they are still crucial pollinators.  Learn more about Leafcutter and Mason bees.  This is the audio version of an article from the Febuary/March 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.motherearthnew.com If you're interested in workshops about eve...

"Disabled gardening is a beautiful use of time." Sheffield writes about Innisfree farms in Virginia, where the unique skills and knowledge needed to farmstead with disabilities are taught. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www....

Amyrose Foll writes about preparing to process animals -- whether on your farm, through a custom butcher, with the help of a mobile slaughter unit, or at an inspected facility. This is the audio version of an article from the February/March 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www. MotherEa...

While you can't always know when a flood will hit, you can understand how floods happen and be prepared for how to survive. Ed Brotak writes about fresh-water and flash, and helps you know what to expect. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit or magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees,...

Maintaining soil health is an on-going process for solid plant growth. Gary Ross covers the specifics of aerating, compost, and additives. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com If you're interested in workshops about everythin...

Learn about the cultivar buckwheat's history, nutrients, and how to grow it.  This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022  issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.grit.com If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your p...

Tough Angus cows do well on pasture and raise sturdy babies.  Find out if raising Angus cattle is right for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www. Grit.com . If you're interested in workshops about everything from chees...

Become more familiar with the jackknife, a fantastic pocket knife for most of your farmstead needs. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www. Grit.com If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to...

Stephanie Willis is the creator and developer of Bodytruth Soap Apothecary, a health and beauty company based in Lawrence, Kansas, where overall wellness and environmental mindfulness are integral to the business. In this episode, Stephanie shares how Bodytruth got started, why natural health and eco-friendliness are important to her and to Bodytruth, and some thoughts on the benefits of taking a...

Hannah Lasorsa, founder and owner of Herbal Content Cottage, works with plant and gardening brands to help them create botanically inspired marketing content and authentically connect with their audience. In this episode, Jessica sits down for tea and a conversation with Hannah about how Herbal Content Cottage came to be, and how herbalism inspires both Hannah's business and daily lifestyle.   Mus...

How Gardening Became A Disciplined Hobby Among Five Retirees. The Intrepid Ivy Association is not an official gardening organization. Rather, we are a group of five retired Sorority sisters in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who not only enjoy gardening but also enjoy the camaraderie gardening has engendered among us. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page . Check out the MOTHER E...

Creole healing herbs, grown in Louisiana in traiteur gardens and in natural settings, have a connection with old French and North American Indigenous traditions. This is the audio version of an article from the December 2021/January 2022 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www. MotherEarthNews....

Small, hardy, and colorful, Shetland sheep are a natural choice for shepherds and fiber artists alike. This is the audio version of an article from the December 2021/January 2022 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www.motherearthnew.com If you're interested in workshops about everything from c...