Mother Earth News and Friends

Green burials and funerals are becoming ever more popular choices, read about the many different options that are increasingly available. 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 i...

In this episode, Jessica chats with author and poultry-keeper Gail Damerow about how to protect a flock from predators big and small. Find Gail at on her blog , www. GailDamerow.com . Books by Gail include What's Killing My Chickens? , Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens , The Chicken Health Handbook , The Chicken Encyclopedia , and Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks . To see more podcasts, visit...

Learn all about coffee beans and how they're processed before they hit your cup. 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.com . If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soi...

Jamiah Hargins -- gardenpreneur, inventor, dad, all-around great guy -- chats with us about how he's helping to make vegetables and fruits available to neighborhoods in Los Angeles. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR...

Traditional flatbreads are easy to make, flexible to use, and delicious to eat. This is the audio version of an article from the November/December 2021 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, go to www. Grit.co m. If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around y...

Invest in a smoker that's right for you, whether electric, pellet, propane, or charcoal. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 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 y...

Bake softer, more flavorful goods with Red Fife wheat, a heritage grain that's making a culinary comeback. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 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...

Starting an antiques business can be a good side-business for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the November/December 2021 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...

Montreal is host to the First Nations Botanical Garden. a magical space preserving indigenous plants and culture.  This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. Photos by Stefano Viola. 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 w...

Dennis Biswell, an avid outdoorsman and lifelong hunter, joins us to discuss small-game hunting. He covers some of the benefits of hunting small wildlife, state regulations to consider, and how to safely and thoughtfully pursue squirrels, doves, rabbits, and more. Music for this episode is "Swansong" by Josh Woodward. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out...

In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Jessica chats with editor-at-large Hank Will about roosters: if keeping roosters is right for you, how to prepare and care for roosters on your property, and the benefits and challenges these birds bring. Music is "Rocky Top" by Jason Shaw. To see more podcasts, visit our " Mother Earth News and Friends " page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bo...

"Eat to Live, "Live to Love, Love to Eat". Learn how Eleanor and Scott Hucker have turned their love of heirloom staple seeds into a unique and fascinating small business of growing and selling small batch heirloom staple grain, bean, and squash seeds from their Michigan property. To see more podcasts, visit our " Mother Earth News and Friends " page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  fo...

Fermenting your compost is a low-maintenance way to recycle your organic waste and create needed nutrients for your garden. This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 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. MotherEarthNews.com . If you're interested in workshops abo...

Learn more about the often hyped and confusing agricultural and grocery store term "organic." Does it have a concrete meaning, or it "organic" more of a philosophy? This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 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.motherearthnew.com...

In this episode, Carrie Hardie joins editor Jessica Mitchell to talk about pasturing geese and ducks. Carrie covers the benefits of raising these waterfowl on pasture, some best practices while your geese and ducks are in the coop and in the field, as well as predator and weather protection for your flock. Music for this episode is "Chasin' It" by Jason Shaw. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mothe...

While the "mangel-wurzel" sounds like a farm tool, it's actually a beet! Shawn and Beth Dougherty share the history and cultivation of this fun vegetable.  This is the audio version of an article from the September/October 2021 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 or  www.motherearthnew.com] I...

We don't usually read book excerpts for our audio articles, but this one was too fun to pass up. Learn about landraces and how to preserve them by looking at the guinea hog. This is the audio version of an article from the September/October 2021 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 int...

Kids like and learn to like a wide variety of delicious, nutritious foods. Learn how to help them find and enjoy lots of choices. This is the audio version of an article from the September/October 2021 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, visit Grit 's website. If you're interested in workshops about everything fr...

In this episode, Bevin Cohen discusses the importance of seed saving, and how a beginner seed-saver can get started in not only saving seeds, but also understanding seeds' connection with history and community. Resources: Hear more from Bevin in our "Mother Earth News and Friends" episode " The Artisan Herbalist ." Explore books by Bevin, available in our Mother Earth News online store: Saving Our...

Joanne Bauman discusses Tulsi ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ), its history and medicinal uses as well as tinctures, teas, and infusions.  Mother Earth News  A Close Study of Holy Basil To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS video page...

Joanne Bauman discusses the history, aroma, and medicinal uses of roses. Further Resources: JoAnne's Website:  Prairie Magic Herbals JoAnne's Facebook:  Prairie Magic Herbals MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Rose Water Recipe                                                Moisturizing Rose Water Recipe Janice Marsh's Tulsi Music To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out th...

In this episode, Joanne Bauman discusses Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), tinctures and infusions, and how to use the herb for medical issues. Further Resources: JoAnne's Website:  Prairie Magic Herbals JoAnne's Facebook:  Prairie Magic Herbals MOTHER EARTH NEWS - Mullein a Gift From the Birds To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookst...

Joanne Bauman shares a variety of information on Marshmallow – Althaea officinalis Further Resources: JoAnne's Website:  Prairie Magic Herbals JoAnne's Facebook:  Prairie Magic Herbals To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS FA...

Kelly Bohling returns to "Mother Earth News and Friends" to talk more about quail. In this episode, she shares her experiences and advice with feeding and housing these hardy little birds -- from the feed that's worked for her to how to plan your quails' habitat. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources to...

John Flocchini of Durham Ranch in Wyoming chats with us about raising bison, and their benefits to the land. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR  page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock m...