Podcast Episodes

Co-existing with Urban and Suburban Wildlife

Published on 8 hours ago

Growing in Deep Winter

This episode of Mother Earth News features an interview with Shelby Lucero from Growing Spaces about four-season gardening, even in challenging climates like Colorado. Shelby explains how the structu…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Prepping Your Flock for Severe Weather

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 in…

Published on 4 weeks ago

How to Freeze Dry Food at Home

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…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Preparing Your Chickens for Autumn

Episode 259

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 chick…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gardening in the Fall with Farmer Nick

Episode 257

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…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Make It Yourself with Jimmy DiResta

Episode 256

Learn with Jimmy DiResta 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…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Raising Quail for Meat and Eggs

Episode 255

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 …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Control Pests Naturally

Episode 254

Delve 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, es…

Published on 3 months ago

Bloom Where You're Planted

In her audio article and subsequent discussion, author Amanda Sorell encourages renters to embrace gardening wherever they are, regardless of their living situation. She shares practical tips for cre…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago