Mother Earth News and Friends

Mother Earth News and Friends

Author: MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK Language: English Episodes: 408
Ever wondered how to turn a small backyard into a bountiful garden or make your home more self-sufficient? Mother Earth News and Friends brings you into conversation with the people actually doing the work, from seasoned homesteaders and organic farmers to natural health practitioners and eco-innovators. This podcast, from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK, feels like a thoughtful chat with a knowledgeable neighbor who has years of hands-on experience to share. Each episode digs into the practical details of sustainable living, whether that’s preserving a harvest, building with natural materials, or cultivating resilience in your daily life. You’ll hear specific advice and personal stories that cut through the noise, offering tangible steps toward a more grounded and intentional lifestyle. It’s for anyone who dreams of a deeper connection to their food, their home, and the environment, regardless of whether you live on acres of land or in a city apartment. Tune in for genuine dialogue that makes the vast topics of sustainability and rural living feel accessible, immediate, and deeply human.
Episodes
Ep. 15 Order from the Butcher Block [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:38
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 proces…
Ep. 14 Get to Know Goats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:39
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,…
Ep. 13 Succession Gardening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:35
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and friends our guests and I will share our expertise to discuss Succession Gardening; when to plant, and what for extended seasons and a year-round harvest! Check the links below for…
Ep. 12 Profit with Poultry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Kellsey Trimble sits down with Patricia Foreman and Victoria Miller to discuss their recommendations for making a profit with your poultry. Many of us joke that our hobby…
Mini - The Nature of Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:19
Gene Logsdon had a profound impact on on many peoples views of the land and our own mortality. Enjoy this minisode as Kellsey Trimble, Managing-Editor of Grit, reflects on her feelings of Logsdon's passing. Check out Kel…
Ep. 11 Craft Distilling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:04
In this episode Robert Riley, Senior Producer of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR, sits down with Kellsey Trimble of Grit Magazine, and Victoria Miller author of "Craft Distilling." From mashing and fermenting to the legalitie…
Mini 2 "Spoon Man" Made It at the Fair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:06
Enjoy this minisode recorded by Grit's Editor-In-Chief, Caleb Regan. Caleb was able to spend some time with Jake Kristophel aka "Spoon Man" at one of our MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRs. Jake has left the corporate world to make…
Ep. 10 Green Weddings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:24
Hello friends of Mother Earth News! We are happy to bring together a few brilliant minds of design to discuss planning eco-friendly and sustainable gatherings, specifically weddings. Joining this fun conversation will be…
Ep. 09 Herbs for Your Teacup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
In this episode, Hannah Kincaid, Senior Editor of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Managing Editor of Heirloom Gardener, sits down with Joanne Bauman and Dawn Combs to discuss what grows in their tea garden and why they love it! En…
Ep. 08 Common Flock Problems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:43
GRIT Managing Editor, Kellsey Trimble, sat down with Patricia Foreman and Joe Putnam to discuss the best ways of preventing and treating common flock problems. From pests and predators to illnesses, dietary consideration…