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Join Charlotte and Zach as they discuss catching swarms and the business of bees with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey.

Thinking about starting your own apiary but don’t know where to begin? Find out how easy it is to become a backyard beekeeper at our Basics of Beekeeping workshop with Brushy Mountain Bee Farm! Friday, Sept. 14, at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pa., in conjunction with the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR. Learn more and reserve your spot today.

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In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss cannabis: how it’s being used medicinally and, in Oregon, legally.

 

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

Growing Cannabis in Raised Garden Beds

The Health Effects of Marijuana

Legalized Marijuana

 

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The Veggie Queen

Homegrown Marijuana

 

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In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends our guests and I will discuss composting human manure! The in-home setup, the legalities, and how to overcome the ick factor to produce beautiful soil.  Enjoy this pun-filled discussion as we chat we learn about the scoop on poop!

 

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

 

The Evergreen Institute

The Scoop on Poop

Subscribe to Heirloom Gardener

 

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On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends you will learn all about hydrosols: what sets them apart from oils, how to make them, and how to use them!

 

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

 

Harvest to Hydrosol

Aromatic Wisdom Podcast

Herbal Apothecary 101: Distillates, Hydrosols and Tinctures

Aromatic Waters

Wellness Garden

 

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On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Robert Riley meet with Tradd Cotter to discuss all things mushrooms. You will learn how Tradd became a mushroom farmer, the importance of mushrooms to your diet and how mushrooms might be key in disaster relief!

 

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

Organic Mushroom Farming & Mycoremediation

Garden Giant 5 lb Bag

The Wellness Garden

Shiitake Mushroom Plugs 500 Pack

North Amer

In this episode, we discuss how to properly brew the popular fermented drinks kefir and kombucha. 

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Tea

Home Brewing Kombucha

Water Kefir Recipe

Water Kefir: a Delicious Probiotic Beverage

Easy Milk Kefir Recipe (Mentioned in the episode)

 

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Scoby in Starter Liquid

The Big Book of Kombucha

Wild Fermentation

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In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, our guests discuss the darlings of the barnyard, ducks: what to feed them, how to house them, their behavior and what they bring to the table.

Thank you to Brinsea for sponsoring this podcast episode! 

Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy:

9 Reasons Why Raising Ducks Might Be a Better Option Than Chickens

The Homestead Guide to Domesticated Ducks

Incubating Duck Eggs Successfully

The Pros & Cons of Eating Duck Eggs vs Chicken Eggs

 

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In this episode, Caleb Regan of Grit Magazine discusses how to properly process and prepare meat from older animal to create an enjoyable dining experience and a well-rounded market. Joining Caleb is Author Adam Danforth and International Livestock Market Consultant John Wilkes. 

 

Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest:

Subscribe to Grit Magazine

The Livestock Conservancy

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In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Russel Mullin of Heirloom Gardener and I sat down with Helen Schnoes and Mary Miller of the Douglas County Food Policy Council to discuss how to work inside your city limits to gain agricultural rights for your community.

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Your Farm in the City

Heirloom Gardener

Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy:

 How to Start an Urban Farm

Zoning and City Code Considerations for Urban Homesteader

Learn the wonderful benefits of Ayurveda, it's principles and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle with two friends of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and experts in the Ayurveda lifestyle, Anata Ripa Ajmera and Brittany Wood Nickerson.

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 Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen

The Ayurveda Way

Here is a collection of related articles you may enjoy:

11 Ayurvedic Steps for a Good Night's Rest

All About Ayurveda

Anti-Aging and Longevity in Ayurvedic Medicine

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