Mother Earth News and Friends

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss food sensitivities.  Today's topic is centered around gluten but rabbit trails into an informative conversation over sensitivities in general. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued you...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends we will discuss how to maintain optimal wellness by enjoying a garden. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Books by Shawna: The Wellness Garden 101 Organic gardening Hacks Grow a Living Wall   Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources that may pique your interests! To se...

This podcast episode features Emma Arnold and Abby Olcese. Emma shares her busy lifestyle as an on the road comedian, parent, and beekeeper! See Emma on the road with this link! Get hands-on with bees at a MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR!     Check out the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore  for more resources that may pique your interests! To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page! Chec...

Thank You , Earthkind  for Sponsoring this Episode! To speak with an Earthkind consultant call (800)583-2921 or visit their website  Earthkind.com  to review their products and for expert advice from one of their staff entomologist. You may also their booth at any of the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs .   In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our we will discuss how to terminate and repel pe...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, we talk with Liza Ziegler about why vegetables love flowers and ideas for companion planting.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:   Vegetables Love Flowers The Gardener's Workshop - Lisa's website Carrots Love Tomatoes An In-depth Guide to Companion Planting Native American Gardening: The...

  Thank You ,  Premier 1 Supplies  for Sponsoring this Episode! To speak with a Premier 1 fence consultant call 800-282-6631 or visit their website  premier1supplies.com  for expert advice. You may also see them at any of the  MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs .   In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our guests discuss pasture raising pork, the breeds they raise and their best practices. Follow...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Russel and Charlotte will discuss Rob's journey from an average materialistic guy to well-known eco-activist and adventurer.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Podcast Resource Page Rob's Website Dude Making a Difference One Man's Trash is Another's Weeknight Dinner: Lessons from a Dumpst...

Join Charlotte and Zach as they discuss catching swarms and the business of bees with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey. Thinking about starting your own apiary but don't know where to begin? Find out how easy it is to become a backyard beekeeper at our Basics of Beekeeping workshop with Brushy Mountain Bee Farm! Friday, Sept. 14, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pa., in conjunction with the...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss cannabis: how it's being used medicinally and, in Oregon, legally.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Growing Cannabis in Raised Garden Beds The Health Effects of Marijuana Legalized Marijuana   Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store The Veggie...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss composting human manure! The in-home setup, the legalities, and how to overcome the ick factor to produce beautiful soil.  Enjoy this pun-filled discussion as we chat we learn about the scoop on poop!   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:   The Evergreen Institu...

On this episode of  MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends you will learn all about hydrosols: what sets them apart from oils, how to make them, and how to use them!   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:   Harvest to Hydrosol Aromatic Wisdom Podcast Herbal Apothecary 101: Distillates, Hydrosols and Tinctures Aromatic Waters Wellness Garden   Check...

On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Robert Riley meet with Tradd Cotter to discuss all things mushrooms. You will learn how Tradd became a mushroom farmer, the importance of mushrooms to your diet and how mushrooms might be key in disaster relief!   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Organic Mushroom Farm...

In this episode, we discuss how to properly brew the popular fermented drinks kefir and kombucha.  Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Tea Home Brewing Kombucha Water Kefir Recipe Water Kefir: a Delicious Probiotic Beverage Easy Milk Kefir Recipe (Mentioned in the episode)   Check out the  MOTHER EA...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our guests discuss the darlings of the barnyard, ducks: what to feed them, how to house them, their behavior and what they bring to the table. Thank you to Brinsea for sponsoring this podcast episode!  Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: 9 Reasons Why Raising Ducks Might Be a Better Option Than Chickens The Homestead Guide to Do...

In this episode, Caleb Regan of Grit Magazine discusses how to properly process and prepare meat from older animal to create an enjoyable dining experience and a well-rounded market. Joining Caleb is Author Adam Danforth and International Livestock Market Consultant John Wilkes.    Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Subscribe to Grit Maga...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Russel Mullin of Heirloom Gardener and I sat down with Helen Schnoes and Mary Miller of the Douglas County Food Policy Council to discuss how to work inside your city limits to gain agricultural rights for your community.  Find our Guests Books   in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Your Farm in the City Heirloom Gardener Here is a collection of related a...

Learn the wonderful benefits of Ayurveda, it's principles and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle with two friends of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and experts in the Ayurveda lifestyle, Anata Ripa Ajmera and Brittany Wood Nickerson. Find our Guests Books   in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store   Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen The Ayurveda Way Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: 11 Ay...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and  Kellsey Trimble, of Grit, sat down with Cindy Gibson and Sharon Dodds from the  Guinea Fowl International Association to discuss how to care for, train, and interpret their behavior. Thank you  Brinsea  for Sponsoring this episode! To see Brinsea's incubator, chick brooder, and coop door in action, check them out during the Mot...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and FRIENDS, our guests and I will discuss  Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides . In Part 1 we discuss keeping the fur-on process. In Part 2 we continue the conversation to discuss the fur-off method of preserving the hide.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: How to Tan a Deer Hide Roadkill: Co...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and FRIENDS, our guests and I will discuss Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides . In Part 1 we discuss keeping the fur-on process. In Part 2 we continue the conversation to discuss the fur-off method of preserving the hide.   Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: How to Tan a Deer Hide Roadkill: Col...

On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Robert Riley meet with Becky and Steve Tipton to discuss all this honey including how to harvest from a Langstroth Hive.    Thinking about starting your own apiary but don't know where to begin? Find out how easy it is to become a backyard beekeeper at our Basics of Beekeeping workshop with Brushy Mountain Bee Farm! Friday, Sept...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Kellsey Trimble, of Grit, sat down with Alison Martin from the Livestock Conservancy and Cindy Gibson from the Guinea Fowl International Association to discuss popular poultry breeds and species that you may want to add to your homestead. Thank you  Brinsea  for Sponsoring this episode! To see Brinsea's incubator, chick brooder, and coop door in act...

 In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when you are building a chicken coop including where to keep the food, how to space the perches, and are automatic doors all they are cracked up to be!?   Thank you to Onduline for sponsoring this podcast episode!  We also want to thank Rebecca Nickols of Community Chickens for putting together this c...

Put your money where your meat is and befriend a butcher!  In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends we speak with Meredith Leigh to discuss how to pick your butcher, buying meat in bulk, and the business of processing meat. Put your money where your meat is and befriend a butcher! Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy: Local Meat Processing: More Humane, Less Expensive Opt...

In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and friends our guests Gianaclis Caldwel of Pholia Farm , Jeannette Beranger, and Richard Browning of The Livestock Conservancy will meet with Kellsey Trimble, managing editor of Grit , to discuss different breeds of goats, what their uses are, and what the best methods of keeping them are. If you have goats or are interesteld in getting goats, this episode is...