Mother Earth News and Friends
375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsMother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more.
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Ep. 115 Introduction to Seed Saving
August 05, 2021 15:43 - 39 minutes - 23.8 MBIn 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 Seeds From Our Seeds & Their Keepers The Artisan Herbalist Learn from Bevin on how ...
Heirlooms and Herbals: Tulsi
July 15, 2021 17:32 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBJoanne 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 to see some of our podcast guests live.
Heirlooms and Herbals: Rose
July 15, 2021 16:59 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBJoanne 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 the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! The He...
Ep. 88 Heirlooms and Herbals: Rose
July 15, 2021 16:59 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBJoanne 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 the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! The H...
Heirlooms and Herbals: Mullein
July 15, 2021 13:38 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn 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 Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER E...
Ep. 89 Heirlooms and Herbals: Mullein
July 15, 2021 13:38 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn 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 Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER ...
Ep. 91 Heirlooms and Herbals: Marshmallow
July 15, 2021 13:34 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBJoanne 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 FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
Heirlooms and Herbals: Marshmallow
July 15, 2021 13:34 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBJoanne 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 FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.
Heirlooms and Herbals: Elder
July 15, 2021 12:53 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, Joanne Bauman discusses Elder, both flower and berry, its history, folklore, and how to use it. Further Resources: JoAnne's Website: Prairie Magic Herbals JoAnne's Facebook: Prairie Magic Herbals Mother Earth Living - Amazing Elderberry Properties To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may pique your interests! The Heirlooms and Herbals podcast is a production of the MO...
Ep. 114 Feeding and Housing Quail
July 07, 2021 15:08 - 43 minutes - 26.5 MBKelly 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 help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webin...
Ep. 113 Bison Ranching
July 07, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBJohn 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 management.
Audio Article: Culturally Significant Seed Saving
July 02, 2021 16:51 - 11 minutes - 9.2 MBN’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 workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you ...
Audio Article: City Chickens
July 02, 2021 15:22 - 12 minutes - 9.65 MBLearn 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 building around your property, you can take our online classes and attend the Mother Earth N...
Ep. 112 Herbal Health
June 21, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn 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 Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOT...
Audio Article: Saving Our Seeds, Saving Ourselves
June 21, 2021 17:31 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBSeed 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 NEWS websites. If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil hea...
Audio Article: Plant Breeding Basics
June 21, 2021 17:22 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBChris 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 everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our...
Audio Article: Making the Most of Mulberries
June 18, 2021 18:17 - 13 minutes - 9.88 MBMulberries (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 cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes ...
Audio Article: Poitou Donkeys
June 18, 2021 18:11 - 11 minutes - 8.7 MBPoitou 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 If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to buildi...
Ep. 111 – Treating Splay Leg and Bumblefoot
June 14, 2021 16:29 - 47 minutes - 31.9 MBWe 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 MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming ...
Ep. 110 Green Death
May 24, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBEsmerelda 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
Ep. 109 - Chickens and the Garden
May 14, 2021 19:07 - 30 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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 from Queren in our online “Poultry 101” course about how to raise a healthy flock. ...
Audio Article: Raise Pastured Geese and Ducks
May 12, 2021 21:02 - 8 minutes - 6.48 MBPasturized 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 from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online cl...
Ep. 108 The Artisan Herbalist
April 27, 2021 20:03 - 21 minutes - 13 MBIn 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 Small House Farm To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Ch...
Audio Article: Indigenous Corn Cultivars
April 27, 2021 19:56 - 13 minutes - 10.3 MBEncouraging 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 cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and ...
Audio Article: Beginning Sheep Shearing
April 13, 2021 17:44 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBA 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 to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes and atte...
Audio Article: Comfort Foods-Potato Paradise
April 13, 2021 17:04 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBComfort 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 cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes ...
Audio Article: Homegrown Wheat Project
April 12, 2021 22:36 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBSmall-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 cheese-making to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes a...
Ep. 107 What is Brooding
April 05, 2021 19:05 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIn 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 Dalia in our previous episode “Finding Chicks.” This episode’s music is “In Awareness” by ...
Ep. 106 Crafting Quality Cabins
March 22, 2021 17:59 - 52 minutes - 27.3 MBDylan 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 health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everyt...
Audio Article - Cooking with Pork Skin
March 15, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBDelicious 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.
Ep. 105 Candling and Embryos
March 09, 2021 14:26 - 26 minutes - 16 MBIn 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 Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resou...
Audio Article - Challenges with Cultivars
March 03, 2021 21:09 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBLong-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.
Audio Article - Bloomington Community Orchard
March 03, 2021 16:31 - 17 minutes - 13 MBCommunity 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.
Audio Article - Luffa
March 03, 2021 16:25 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBLearn 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.
Hank's Hacks, Ep. 3 - Sheep!
March 02, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWelcome 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 more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAI...
Audio Article - Black Soldier Flies
February 17, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBLearn 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.
Ep. 104 Raising Chicks
February 15, 2021 20:43 - 36 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Queren King-Orozco, known as Q, shares piles of information for beginners on how to get started with chicks. Learn how to prepare for them and what to do once they arrive; how to house them; and lots about their health and behavior. Queren King-Orozco lives on a homestead with her family in the Kansas prairie with a free-range flock of 45 hens. This is their fourth year selling eggs to their community. You might recognize her from previous...
Audio Article: Forest Restoration
February 10, 2021 22:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBReturn neglected forest to balanced, healthy state with restoration forestry and mitigate wildfires on your land. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Grit magazine.
Ep 103 What's In An Egg
February 09, 2021 18:31 - 34 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dr. Jacquie Jacob and editor Jessica Mitchell chat about chicken eggs – how they develop, what’s in them, and how to address incubation challenges so that you hatch healthy chicks.
Hank's Hacks, Ep. 2 - Why Homestead
February 03, 2021 18:54 - 50 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode of Hank's Hack, Hank and Carla chat about “why homestead”, all sorts of different ways to be happy in the land and as self-sufficient as you want. Hank Will has farmed since childhood and been involved in innovative crop management, as well as earning a PhD in the bio-sciences. He now runs Prairie Turnip Farm, a diversified livestock operation, with his wife Joanne in Osage County, Kansas. Hank is and Editor-at-Large for Ogden Publications, former Editorial Director, and...
Populate Your Property with Pomegranates
January 22, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBThis tasty fruit has powerful medicinal qualities and is easy to grow, whether in home gardens or market farms.
Audio Article: Populate Your Property with Pomegranates
January 22, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBThis tasty fruit has powerful medicinal qualities and is easy to grow, whether in home gardens or market farms.
The Right Chickens for You
January 21, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcasts: Tom Watkins from Murray McMurray Hatchery talks about determining how many chickens you should buy to fit your needs, and how to select the right birds from the many different breeds available.
Ep. 102 The Right Chickens for You
January 21, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcasts: Tom Watkins from Murray McMurray Hatchery talks about determining how many chickens you should buy to fit your needs, and how to select the right birds from the many different breeds available.
Finding Chicks
January 15, 2021 19:56 - 36 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dalia Monterroso shares how to prepare for the arrival of your chicks, where and how to find and purchase them, and the factors you can check to make sure you’re purchasing healthy, quality chicks for your first flock.
Virginia Free Farm
January 07, 2021 16:11 - 13 minutes - 9.83 MBVirginia Free Farm, founded by Amyrose Foll provides nutritious food for local communities and promotes cultivating food justice.
Handcrafted Soaps
December 31, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Joanna Will of Prairie Turnip Farm shares about her soap-making business, what she learned through the business this year, and what she looks forward to for the future. Prairie Turnip Farm Follow Prairie Turnip Farm on Facebook and Instagram Joanna’s Recommended Soap-Making Books: Simple and Natural Soapmaking by Jan Berry Milk Soaps by Anne-Marie Faiola Additional Resources: Did you know the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair...
Hank's Hacks
December 17, 2020 19:05 - 48 minutes - 40.2 MBWelcome to this first 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 Will has farmed since childhood and been involved in innovative crop management, as well as earning a PhD in the bio-sciences. He now runs Prairie Turnip Farm, a diversified livestock operation, with his wife Joanne in Osage County, Kansas. Hank is and Editor-at-Large for Ogden Publications, former E...
Protecting the Prairie Chicken
December 04, 2020 22:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBIn this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," we learn about the lesser prairie chicken, a beloved bird in the southern Plains of the United States whose population has dwindled over the years. But the good news is that people are working to save both the lesser prairie chicken and the delicate habitat it lives in. We chat with Mike Ford of The Conservation Fund and Dirac Twidwell of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative to learn more. Check out Brinsea and their leading incubati...
Turkeys on the Farmstead
November 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Sherry and Mike Spivey share their experiences with raising turkeys. They cover how they got started, what strategies have worked for them, and all the ups and downs that come with raising these birds on a small farmstead. Check out Brinsea and their leading incubation technology. Additional Resources: Did you know the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fair has moved online? Learn more about our courses and webinars, ranging from food preservation to li...