Mother Earth News and Friends

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Ep. 116 Pasturing Geese and Ducks Aug 25, 2021

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In this episode, Carrie Hardie joins editor Jessica Mitchell to talk about pasturing geese and ducks. Carrie covers the benefits of raising these waterfowl on pasture, some best practices while your geese and ducks are in the coop and in the field, as well as predator and weather protection for your flock.

Music for this episode is "Chasin' It" by Jason Shaw.

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: Mangel-Wurzel Aug 12, 2021

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While the "mangel-wurzel" sounds like a farm tool, it's actually a beet! Shawn and Beth Dougherty share the history and cultivation of this fun vegetable. This is the audio version of an article from the September/October 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 or 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 News Fairs.

Grit's sister publication is Mother Earth News.

Audio Article: Guinea Hogs Aug 09, 2021

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We don't usually read book excerpts for our audio articles, but this one was too fun to pass up. Learn about landraces and how to preserve them by looking at the guinea hog. This is the audio version of an article from the September/October 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 attend the Mother Earth News Fairs.

Grit's sister publication is Mother Earth News.

Audio Article: Creating a Love of Food in Kids Aug 06, 2021

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Kids like and learn to like a wide variety of delicious, nutritious foods. Learn how to help them find and enjoy lots of choices. This is the audio version of an article from the September/October 2021 issue of Grit magazine.

For more great articles on livestock and land management, large and small farming, and even bees, visit Grit's website.

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 News Fairs.

Grit's sister publication is Mother Earth News.

Music is "Golly Gosh" by Les Hayden.

Ep. 115 Introduction to Seed Saving Aug 05, 2021

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In 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 SeedsFrom Our Seeds & Their Keepers 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

This episode's music is "Complicate Me" by SweetNJuicy.

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: Tulsi Jul 15, 2021

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Joanne 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.

Ep. 88 Heirlooms and Herbals: Rose Jul 15, 2021

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Joanne 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

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The Heirlooms and Herbals podcast is a production of the MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK and Ogden Publications.

Ep. 89 Heirlooms and Herbals: Mullein Jul 15, 2021

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In 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

Ep. 91 Heirlooms and Herbals: Marshmallow Jul 15, 2021

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Joanne 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.

Ep. 114 Feeding and Housing Quail Jul 07, 2021

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Kelly 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.