Mother Earth News and Friends

N'tongwezid Nebizokikonek – Welcome to Our Garden, indigenous seed saving practices are a reverent way to safeguard ancient food ways. This is the audio version of an article from the August/September 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 If you're interested in worksh...

Learn from Dalia Monterroso how and why to keep suburban and urban chickens. This is the audio version of an article from the August/September 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 If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to b...

In this episode, we're talking with some of our friends from the Mother Earth News Herbal Health Virtual Conference . They're sharing with us about their herbal health practices, what herbal health means to them, and some advice for those who are interested in joining the herbal health community. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS...

Seed saving is a way to preserve the work of first farmers, ensure biodiversity, heritage, and locally adapted cultivars. Learn more about seed saving and sharing from Bevin Cohen. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 2021 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, visit Grit and MOTHER EARTH NEW...

Chris Colby walks you through the basics of plant breeding so that you can make informed choices about the long-term future of your garden cultivars. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 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...

Mulberries ( Morus Rubra) are purple deliciousness every summer. Learn more about the tress and berries along with some great recipes. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 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...

Poitou Donkeys have a long history in Europe as sturdy and good-tempered draft animals. They are now an endangered breed, with a few breeders working to preserve these strong, shaggy donkeys. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 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 I...

We sometimes have to treat our chickens for illness and injury. In this podcast, Elizabeth Mack talks about splay leg and bumblefoot. Articles by Elizabeth Diane Mack Newcastle Disease: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Backyard Flock Eggshell Problems: Causes and Cures Parasite Prevention: Reducing Risk To see more podcasts, visit our " Mother Earth News and Friends " page. Check out the  MOT...

Esmerelda Kent of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks with us about the state of green burial options for natural death. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources that may interest you. Go to the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR  page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live. The Mother Earth News and Friends Podcasts are a production of Ogden Publications

In this episode, Queren King-Orozco shares her experience with keeping chickens in and around her garden. Learn how a chicken flock can benefit your garden beds and vice versa, as well as how to address challenges that come from having these poultry pecking around your plants. Resources: Follow Queren on Instagram @AmongTheThistle Learn about Brinsea and their trusted incubation innovations. Learn...

Pasturized waterfowl is rewarding and a frugal endeavor that lets your ducks and geese mow down pesky weeds with gusto. This is the audio version of an article from the Jun/July 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 If you're interested in workshops about everything fr...

In this episode, we get to know Bevin Cohen, gardener, herbalist, seed saver, educator, author, and owner of Small House Farm. Bevin talks about his upcoming book, The Artisan Herbalist , and shares more about his work and passions. Resources: Preorder Bevin's book, The Artisan Herbalist Learn from Bevin on how to get started in seed saving in our "Seed Saving" online course . Learn more about Sma...

Encouraging biodiversity and cultural preservation by learning about and planting indigenous corn cultivars. This is the audio version of an article from the Jun/July 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 If you're interested in workshops about everything from cheesema...

A professional shearer shares the ins and outs of at-home wool removal, setting you up for a safe, humane experience every time. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 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...

Comfort food potato recipes such as Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Cilantro Potato Salad, and French Onion Soup with Potatoes and Chicken. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 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 ch...

Small-scale wheat production can yield a delicious, bountiful harvest, and sprout a satisfaction from making your own homegrown bread. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 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 chee...

In this episode, Dalia Monterroso shares how to have a successful brooding experience, and what to do to make sure your chicks stay healthy and happy in the process. Resources: Learn about Brinsea and their trusted incubation innovations. Learn more about Chickenlandia , and explore their interactive course . Find Welcome to Chickenlandia on  Facebook ,  Instagram , and  YouTube . Hear more from D...

Dylan Woock, co-founder of Bivvi, shares how the vision for an inclusive outdoor experience developed into a sustainable, high-quality cabin business, and how they've designed these a-frames to be functional, low-impact, and eye-catching. To hear 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 he...

Delicious flavor and texture uses of pork skin in Vietnamese, Taiwanese, and Cantonese cooking, such as lu rou fan and xiao long bao. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Grit magazine. Music is "Gosh Golly" by Les Hayden .

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends , Pascale Deffieux-Pearce of Brinsea USA and editor Jessica Mitchell discuss a chicken embryo's development inside an egg, and how to candle those eggs to check for signs of healthy growth. Get incubation advice from Brinsea Learn more about egg candling Follow Brinsea on YouTube , Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram To see more podcasts, visit our ...

Long-running native plant cultivar debate stems from concern about their ecological functionality and possible environmental consequences. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. Music is "Fingerlympics" by Doctor Turtle .

Community orchard in Bloomington, Indiana, a decade of sharing work, fruit and nuts with volunteers, visitors, and food banks. This is the audio version of an article from the May/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

Learn how to grow luffa, sustainable sponge gourds that are nontoxic, and compostable. Process mature sponges for home use or small business. This is the audio version of an article from the May/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.

Welcome to this episode of Hack's Hacks, a series of podcasts with Oscar "Hank" Will III, a man of many talents and a lifelong love of farming, animal husbandry, science, and DIY. Hank and Carla chat about Hank's adventures with sheep, hairy sheep, cute sheep, fascinating sheep. To see more podcasts, visit our  Mother Earth News and Friends  page. Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for mo...

Learn how to build a black soldier fly bin to supplement your chicken feed with healthy, protein-rich food. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Grit magazine. Music is "Golly Gosh" by Les Hayden .