Appreciating Herbs with Rosemary Gladstar
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This episode of Mother Earth News and Friends features a conversation with Rosemary Gladstar, an acclaimed herbalist and author often called the "godmother of modern herbalism." She discusses the history of herbalism, the importance of reconnecting children with nature and plants, and provides guidance on sustainable harvesting and sourcing herbs. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 https://store.motherearthnews.com/...
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Approachable Plant-based Nutrition with Tig Notaro
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Comedian Tig Notaro joins the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast to share the story of her dedicated transition to a plant-based lifestyle following a series of health crises, a journey that led her to pursue a plant-based nutrition certification. She discusses the surprising health benefits she experienced, how she approaches nutrition with her family, and the importance of finding your personal motivation ("North Star") for making major lifestyle changes, all delivered with her trademark honesty and dry wit. More from Mother Earth News and Friends...
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Co-existing with Urban and Suburban Wildlife
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Dr. Christine Wilkinson joins the podcast to discuss how homesteaders can achieve equitable and lasting coexistence with urban and suburban wildlife. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 https://store.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 https://www.instagram.com/motherearthnewsmag 🌳 https://www.tiktok.com/@motherearthnewsmagazine The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re...
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Growing in Deep Winter
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This episode of Mother Earth News features an interview with Shelby Lucero from about four-season gardening, even in challenging climates like Colorado. Shelby explains how the structures like their geodesic dome greenhouses which enable strength, combined with passive solar technologies like a thermal mass pond and under-soil ventilation, creates an energy-efficient, year-round growing environment. This episode was sponsored by More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/...
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Prepping Your Flock for Severe Weather
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Get ahead of the cold as poultry keeper and Mother Earth News Editor Audra Trosper shares practical tips for weatherproofing your coop from fall through spring, including balancing ventilation and insulation. Plus, learn why breeds like Silkies and Frizzles are at high risk in cold weather and how to prevent common issues like frostbite and bumblefoot. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 https://store.motherearthnews.com/...
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How to Freeze Dry Food at Home
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Join Alayna McDonald as she explains how she left her career in logistics to become a single-income, urban homesteader and how food preservation, specifically freeze-drying, has helped her save money. She delves into the technical process of freeze-drying, outlines the financial considerations of owning a freeze dryer, and shares her favorite freeze-dried foods, including a strange but successful zucchini bread mix. The episode is a great resource for anyone interested in homesteading, food preservation, and the practical economics behind it all. This episode is sponsored by . More from Mother...
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Preparing Your Chickens for Autumn
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This podcast episode of Mother Earth News and Friends features chicken experts Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo of Coffee with the Chicken Ladies. They discuss essential tips for fall chicken care, from preparing coops for colder weather to understanding the natural molting process. The conversation aims to help both new and experienced chicken keepers ensure their flocks stay healthy and happy as the seasons change, all while sharing personal anecdotes and a laugh over endless cups of coffee. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts...
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Gardening in the Fall with Farmer Nick
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Dive into the secrets of successful fall gardening with plant coach and urban gardener Nick Cutsumpas, also known as "Farmer Nick," as he shares his insights on preparing for winter and cultivating a thriving, low-impact garden. Learn how to protect your plants from frost, use natural resources like fallen leaves, and set yourself up for a bountiful harvest year after year. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 Podcasts https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 Articles https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Store https://store.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 Instagram...
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Make It Yourself with Jimmy DiResta
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Learn with in this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends to build with confidence and transform every project from a simple sandwich to a complex workshop into a creative opportunity. We discuss everything from the evolution of his workshops and property to growing pawpaw trees and making everything from knives to chicken coops. More from Mother Earth News and Friends 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/Podcast/ 🌳 https://www.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 https://store.motherearthnews.com/ 🌳 https://www.instagram.com/motherearthnewsmag 🌳 ...
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Raising Quail for Meat and Eggs
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Eric Stromberg shares the key benefits of raising quail, such as their small size, low noise, and prolific egg-laying capabilities. The conversation also covers topics like housing, feeding, and the process of raising quail for both meat and eggs. 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.instagram.com/motherearthnewsmag 🌳 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@motherearthnewsmagazine The Mother...
info_outlineDelve into sustainable pest control and soil health in this episode of the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast with J.B. Williams, a chemical engineer. Williams shares insights on using natural, essential-oil based products as alternatives to synthetic chemicals, emphasizing their safety and effectiveness.
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