Mother Earth News and Friends

Summer and fall will be here before we know it, which means it's not too early to start thinking about when you want to welcome some new chicks to your property. We're talking with Queren King-Orozco,...

6 Apr 202342min

Story by Bruce Ingram, read by John Moore. It's Day 22, and no chicks. What should you do? From the February/March 2023 issue of Backyard Poultry magazine. For more great articles about chickens, gees...

31 Mar 202314min

Story by Ed Brotak, read by Jessica Mitchell. Knowledge and preparedness is key to anticipating the spectrum of damage that hurricanes, winter storms, and more can bring to the grid. This story comes ...

30 Mar 202316min

Story by Dana Benner, read by John Moore. Shop sustainably with local farms and discover the lively place they occupy within the community. From the September/October 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For ...

28 Mar 202312min

Story by Wren Everett, read by John Moore. Keeping cabbage, collards, and carrots in the garden for their second year of growth will gift you with more seeds than you need for the next growing season...

25 Mar 202311min

For 300 million years, dragonflies have been a part of our world. What makes these insects so important, and why do we want to encourage them to be a part of our property? In this episode, Kenny Cooga...

23 Mar 202327min

On-farm classes can supplement your income without the need to peddle a product. Learn how to host a full day of in-person learning that'll leave participants happy and well-educated. From the October...

21 Mar 202318min

Story by Cary Rideout, read by Jessica Mitchell. Build camaraderie while standing your ground to get the best bargain in a country negotiation. This story comes from the March/April 2023 issue of Grit...

18 Mar 20239min