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MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends

Summary: Welcome to the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast, where we get down-to-earth with your favorite eco-celebrities and experts to bring together conversations that are as informative as they are enjoyable. On these podcasts, we will be talking with homesteaders, artisans, and sustainability experts to deliver the homegrown advice and expertise that MOTHER EARTH NEWS is known for!

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 It’s Beek Week @ MOTHER EARTH NEWS! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:50

It is beek week at MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Grit Magazine.  To celebrate they have decided to sponsor the publishing of all MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends bee related episodes on their own podcast channel, Keeping Backyard Bees!    That’s not all, we are also releasing several videos, both live and on YouTube and we’re letting an unpublished episode out of the vault and adding it exclusively to the Keeping Backyard Bees channel.  This exclusive episode features a chat with Abby Olcese and comedian Emma Arnold.  They discuss her busy life on the road and how she mitigates beekeeping.   Watch our Facebook channels for freebies, check out the podcast, and let us know how you are celebrating Beek Week!   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!

 Ep. 34 Organic Pest Control - Sponsored by Earthkind | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:13

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 pests using methods that are less harmful than many mainstream products that we encounter. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:   Howard's Insectory  Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden   Books by Howard include: The Organic Manual Organic Lawn Care Plants for Houston and the Gulf Coast Texas Gardening the Natural Way Texas Trees Herbs for Texas Texas Bug Book   Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more organic gardening resources! To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

 Ep. 33 Vegetables Love Flowers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:29

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 Three Sisters and More   Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more organic gardening resources! To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

 Ep. 32 Pasture Raising Pork - Sponsored by Premier 1 Supplies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:57

  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 the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Jake's Spoonman Minisode Antiquity Oaks Farm Fallen Aspen Farm Instagram.com/fallenaspenfarm Firefox books Homegrown Pork Country Lore: Raising Grass-fed Pork Raise Your Own Pigs Riverwood Trading Co. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources! To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.

 Ep. 31 Live Deliberately with Rob Greenfield | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:20

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 Dumpster Diver Reusing Things: 100 Ideas of How to Reuse Commonly Thrown Away Items  It's Time to Throw Out the Throwaway Economy Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more distilling resources! To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications.    

 Ep. 30 Catch the Buzz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:17

Join Charlotte and Zach as they discuss catching swarms and the business of bees with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Girl Next Door Honey Keeping Backyard Bees Hilary's Beekeeping Classes Swarm Care - MOTHER EARTH NEWS   Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Grit's Guide to Backyard Bees and Honey Swarm Essentials The Backyard Beekeeper   To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 29 Straight Dope on Cannabis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:55

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 Queen Homegrown Marijuana   For more on our guests, check out the podcast page.     To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 28 The Scoop on Poop | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:16

  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 Institute The Scoop on Poop Subscribe to Heirloom Gardener For more on our guests, check out the podcast page.   To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 27 Hydrosols | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:46

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 out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more fungi resources! To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 26 Marvelous Mushrooms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:13

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 Farming & Mycoremediation Garden Giant 5 lb Bag The Wellness Garden Shiitake Mushroom Plugs 500 Pack North American Mycological Association - NAMACO The Plan to Mop Up the World's Largest Oil Spill with Fungus  Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more fungi resources! To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 25 Kefir and Kombucha: Brewing with Bacteria | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:20

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 episode)   Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources! Scoby in Starter Liquid The Big Book of Kombucha Wild Fermentation Kombucha Brew Now Kit & The Big Book of Kombucha   To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications  

 Ep. 24 Ducks on Demand - Sponsored by Brinsea | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:56

  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 Domesticated Ducks Incubating Duck Eggs Successfully The Pros & Cons of Eating Duck Eggs vs Chicken Eggs   Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Pure Poultry Intro Heritage Breeds To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications  

 Ep. 23 Making the Most of Older Animals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:44

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 Magazine The Livestock Conservancy  Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources! Butchering Beef (12% Off) Gourmet Butcher's Guide (10% Off) To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page! Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 22 Writing Urban Ag Policy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:13

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 articles you may enjoy:  How to Start an Urban Farm Zoning and City Code Considerations for Urban Homesteaders National Resources:  Iowa State "Urban Zoning Guide" American Planning Association - Policy Briefs Regional Resources:  North Eastern Kansas Beekeepers Association Local Extension Services Food Policy Network Community Food Assessment Public Health Law Center "Policy Brief"  Find our Guests Books in the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Store Your Farm in the City To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page!  Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

 Ep. 21 Ayurveda | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:43

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 Ayurvedic Steps for a Good Night's Rest All About Ayurveda Anti-Aging and Longevity in Ayurvedic Medicine Autumn Ayurveda Practices for Balancing Vata Ayurvedic Herbs Ayurvedic Psychology: Understanding the Three Gunas Ayurvedic Weight-Loss The Ayurvedic Approach to Taming Trauma   To see more podcasts, visit our MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends page!   Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for an opportunity to see our podcast guest live! The Mother Earth News Urban Homesteading Podcast is a production of Ogden Publications

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