Podcast Episodes

Audio Article: Growing Strawberries

Story by Michael Feldmann, read by Carla Tilghman

Everything you need to know about growing strawberries from planting to harvesting.

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 153 Why Chickens Lay Eggs

Episode 153

How many eggs does a chicken lay a day? What factors affect egg yield? And why do chickens stop laying eggs? Dr. Patrick Biggs is here to answer these questions and more in our episode all about chic…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 151 Planting Fall Garden Crops

Episode 151

In this episode, Leah Webb joins us to share how to successfully plan and plant your fall garden. With an emphasis on small gardening spaces, Leah breaks down the kinds of plants that work well in sm…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 148 How to Raise Ducks

Episode 148

In this episode, Carrie Hardie chats with us about how to raise ducks. Whether you want to find duck breeds for eggs, meat, or pure enjoyment, Carrie outlines how to prepare a healthy habitat and sha…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 150 What Can Chickens Eat?

In this episode, Dr. Patrick Biggs joins us to talk about keeping the layer hens in your flock well-fed and healthy. We'll be learning about the nutrients in chicken layer feed as well as some best p…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Herbs for Health and Healing

Episode 149

We will all experience both physical and emotional trauma in our lives. Learn how you can be prepared to deal with trauma and how to use herbs for healing along with holistic practices. Herbalist and…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Audio Article: Rainwater Collection Systems

Story by James Mahar, read by Jessica Mitchell.

Harvest rainwater in a low-maintenance collection setup to water your garden and fill your stock tanks with this free, life-giving resource.

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Audio Article: How to Choose a Cow Pony

Story by Ashleigh Krispence, read by Jessica Mitchell.

Learn how to choose the best pony to help around the farm and herd your cows.

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Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 147 Managing a Mixed Flock

Episode 147

Interview with Patrick Biggs Ph.D. and editor Jessica Mitchell

If you want to enjoy a diverse mix of birds in your backyard, then keeping a mixed flock may be the right move for you. In this episode…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 144 Poultry Eggs

Episode 144

Interview with Kenny Coogan by editor Jessica Mitchell.  

Thanks to Brinsea for sponsoring this episode.

In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends podcast we're asking the big questions about…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago