Podcast Episodes

Agritourism on Your Farm

Episode 174

Matt Stephens has been a guest on our podcast before and has written articles and spoken at our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Fairs numerous times. This year, MOTHER EARTH NEWS is proud to be publishing his new …

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Bonus Episode: "Let's All Keep Chickens!" Book Interview with Dalia Monterroso

Dalia Monterroso is a frequent guest on Mother Earth News and Friends, where she shares her knowledge and experience on keeping chickens. This year, she's publishing her first book — titled Let's All…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Poultry Breeds for Extreme Weather Conditions

Episode 173

Do you want to raise chickens but live in an area that experiences extreme cold or extreme heat? Good news – you can still achieve your poultry-raising dreams! In this episode, Dalia Monterroso of Ch…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Where to Put House Plants So They Thrive

Episode 172

Whether you live in the country or the city – or somewhere in between – chances are, you're able to grow house plants. So, we're dedicating a whole episode to them! In this episode, Darryl Cheng of H…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Audio Article: Why Is There Still a Seed Shortage?

Story by Aden Tate, read by Jessica Mitchell.

Listen in to understand a continuing seed supply problem from gardeners, farmers, and seed company owners and distributors. From the February/March 2023 …

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Audio Article: Birds of a Feather Incubate Together

Story by Marissa Ames, read by Jessica Mitchell.

With some careful planning, you can save on time and effort by incubating chicken and duck eggs together. From the February/March 2023 issue of MOTHER…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Audio Article: Decoding Growing Zones

Story by Robert Pavlis, read by John Moore.

To make the best plant selections, learn plants' preferred conditions and how they adapt to new environments. This story comes from the November/December 2…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Ep. 171 What Are Brassicas and How Do You Cultivate and Cook Them?

Episode 171

It may not feel like you can plant and grow much in wintertime, in comparison to the abundance of other seasons. But gardeners in colder climates can still dream, plan, and even cultivate cold-hardy …

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Audio Article: What to Know About the New Antibiotics Restriction

Story by Karen Kopf, read by Jessica Mitchell.

The sale of over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will end soon. Learn more about how you can keep your animals healthy. This story comes from the Janu…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Ep. 170 Temple Grandin on Living More Sustainably in the New Year

Episode 170

For our very first episode of 2023, podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with a very special guest to kick off the New Year: Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will be chatting with us about how to li…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago