Mother Earth News and Friends

Jan 16 2025 364 ep. 34 mins 1k
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Mother 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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Benefits of Herbal Tea

Jan 16 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, herbalist Kami McBride shares her expertise on the wonderful world of herbal teas. Learn about the health benefits of various herbs, from calming chamomile to energizing dandelion root. Discover simple recipes and tips for creating delicious and therapeutic herbal infusions at home, including how to make a refreshing sum

Your Path to Self-Reliance

Jan 02 2025 41 mins  
Join Curtis Stone as he shares how you might begin your self-reliance journey. Consider the factors that affect how you are motivated and find value in your life. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Instagram https://www.instag

Regenerative Growth

Dec 26 2024 33 mins  
Learn about regenerative agriculture and its impact on wellness and the environment from this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends with Evan Harrison, CEO of Kiss the Ground. Explore the connection between soil health, food quality, and human health. Support regenerative practices by seeking out sustainably sourced products. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts

Ask Me Anything: 2024 Editors Edition

Dec 19 2024 29 mins  
Today's year-end episode features editors from Mother Earth News, Grit Magazine, and Goat Journal, discussing listener questions about rural living, homesteading, and sustainability. They cover topics including homesteading and gardening, agritourism and rural entrepreneurship, fermented foods for gut health, perennial edibles for cold climates, raising meat birds, overwintering fi

Audio Article: Just Add Chickens

Dec 05 2024 7 mins  
Story by Angela Greenroy, read by Kenny Coogan. Hatching guinea fowl eggs under a broody chicken can result in quieter keets. This story comes from the March/April 2024 issue of Grit magazine. For more resources, view this podcast at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/poultry-101/hatching-guinea-keets-under-broody-hens/ More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podca

Winterizing Your Vehicle

Dec 05 2024 25 mins  
This episode of Mother Earth News and Friends discusses how to winterize vehicles for storage. Mark Mederski, editor in chief of Motorcycle Classics Magazine, shares tips on preventing corrosion, preserving old rubber parts, and maintaining batteries. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 Articles https://www.motherearth

Fermentation Journeys

Nov 21 2024 35 mins  
Sandor Ellix Katz, a fermentation revivalist, discusses the art and science of home fermentation. He emphasizes the simplicity and accessibility of the process, highlighting the benefits of fermenting vegetables like cucumbers, radishes, and cabbages. Katz provides insights into various techniques, including dry salting and brine fermentation, and encourages experimentation with di

Raising Pheasant Chicks

Nov 07 2024 27 mins  
Interested in raising pheasant chicks? Listen to this discussion covering the optimal time to start, the ideal brooder environment, and essential feeding practices. Explore the transition from brooder to outdoor environments, emphasizing the importance of providing adequate cover and open space in flight pens. Consider the factors involved in raising pheasants for profit, such as m

Apartment Homesteading: How to Be a Homesteader in Limited Space

Oct 24 2024 30 mins  
Are you interested in homesteading but don't have a lot of space? This episode is for you! We'll talk to Asia Spratley from Yellow Door Urban Homestead about how to grow your own food, raise chickens and quail, and more, even if you live in an apartment. You'll learn about the best vegetables to grow in small spaces, how to design a small homestead layout, and other tips for gettin

Best Egg Layers: Top Hybrid & Heritage Breeds

Oct 10 2024 27 mins  
What makes a good egg layer? On this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we chat with Audra Trosper, Lead Editor of Goat Journal and Associate Editor of Backyard Poultry magazines. Learn about what to look for in the best egg layers, and how to support and nourish your layer hens through their annual cycles of laying and molting. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳