Podcast Episodes

Rustic 'Red Fife' Wheat

Bake softer, more flavorful goods with Red Fife wheat, a heritage grain that's making a culinary comeback. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Grit magazine.

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Start an At-Home Antiques Business

Starting an antiques business can be a good side-business for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the November/December 2021 issue of Grit magazine.

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Audio Article: First Nations Gardens

Montreal is host to the First Nations Botanical Garden. a magical space preserving indigenous plants and culture.  This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 2021 issue of Moth…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Hunting Small Wildlife

Episode 119

Dennis Biswell, an avid outdoorsman and lifelong hunter, joins us to discuss small-game hunting. He covers some of the benefits of hunting small wildlife, state regulations to consider, and how to s…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Keeping Roosters

Episode 118

In this episode of "Mother Earth News and Friends," Jessica chats with editor-at-large Hank Will about roosters: if keeping roosters is right for you, how to prepare and care for roosters on your pr…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Stewarding Heirloom Wheats

Episode 117

"Eat to Live, "Live to Love, Love to Eat". Learn how Eleanor and Scott Hucker have turned their love of heirloom staple seeds into a unique and fascinating small business of growing and selling smal…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Audio Article: Fermenting Compost

Fermenting your compost is a low-maintenance way to recycle your organic waste and create needed nutrients for your garden.

This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 2021 issu…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Audio Article: What is Organic?

Learn more about the often hyped and confusing agricultural and grocery store term "organic." Does it have a concrete meaning, or it "organic" more of a philosophy? This is the audio version of an ar…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Pasturing Geese and Ducks

Episode 116

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…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Audio Article: Mangel-Wurzel

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 fro…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago