Mother Earth News and Friends28 Aug 2025

Gardening in the Fall with Farmer Nick

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 thriving, low-impact garden. Learn how to protect your plants from frost, use natural resources like fallen leaves, and set yourself up for a bountiful harvest year after year.

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Ep. 04 Sustainable Energy Inside City Limits

Renewable energy is quickly becoming more affordable and accessible than ever, but can these systems be successfully implemented on your urban homestead? Former MOTHER EARTH NEWS editor, Kale Roberts,...

9 Mar 201742min

Ep. 03 Keeping Urban Chickens

Thank you to our sponsor Premier 1 for making this episode possible. Backyard chickens can provide a local food source, keep pests out of your garden, and much more. But what should you know before ...

2 Mar 201738min

Ep. 02 Favorite Medicinal Plants

Making your own natural medicine is a great way to cure everyday issues from scrapes and bruises to occasional anxiety, and many medicinal plants can be easily grown in your own garden, whether you're...

23 Feb 201729min

Bees: Bees and Homesteading

Mother Earth News' Editor-in-Chief Hank Will, and Becky Tipton of the Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers' Association, on making a living from small acreage. Check the links below for topics mentioned in ...

16 Feb 201736min