homesteading - Vintage Americana Podcast http://vintageamericanapodcast.com Exploring and Restoring Rural American Culture Sat, 05 Feb 2022 02:52:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-sunset-favicon-32x32.png homesteading - Vintage Americana Podcast http://vintageamericanapodcast.com 32 32 Ep 48: Where the Wild Things Are http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2022/01/29/ep-48-where-the-wild-things-are/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-48-where-the-wild-things-are http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2022/01/29/ep-48-where-the-wild-things-are/#respond Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:53:00 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=547 In this week’s episode, we’ll chat about rewilding, stewardship, and how to leave space on your farm or homestead for native plants and animals to flourish, too. Listen to “Ep. 48: Where the Wild Things...

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]]> In this week’s episode, we’ll chat about rewilding, stewardship, and how to leave space on your farm or homestead for native plants and animals to flourish, too.

Listen to “Ep. 48: Where the Wild Things Are” on Spreaker.

The Ruffled Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society, on why you shouldn’t just release birds into the wild.

Michigan State University’s resource on native plants and ecosystems.  Most states have something similar at their own land grant University.

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2022/01/29/ep-48-where-the-wild-things-are/feed/ 0 Ep. 34: Food Freedom http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/10/29/ep-24-food-freedom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-24-food-freedom http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/10/29/ep-24-food-freedom/#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:41:45 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=438 An examination of how invasive regulation of our food system has gotten, why that isn't always good, and how to get around it.

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]]> Today’s episode is all about food choice, finding chinks in the centralized food system, and making your own choices.

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Joel Salatin at Polyface Farm

The Rogue Food Conference

I’d also recommend searching for both Joel Salatin and John Moody – they have both been interviewed on lots of podcasts. Those interviews are well worth a listen.

It’s well worth your time to find out what the laws are in your state, if you’re interested in food freedom. Check your state’s regulations on the sale of raw milk, custom meat cutting, and cottage food laws. Visit localharvest.org to search for a nearby co-op. And, if you can’t find one, think about getting together with like-minded folks to start one!

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/10/29/ep-24-food-freedom/feed/ 0 Ep. 32: Hedged In – an Interview with Jim Jones http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/10/01/ep-32-hedged-in-an-interview-with-jim-jones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-32-hedged-in-an-interview-with-jim-jones http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/10/01/ep-32-hedged-in-an-interview-with-jim-jones/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:55:42 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=429 Today’s episode is an especial treat. A longer episode than usual, but an intriguing discussion of hedges, their place in the landscape, and in the culture, with Jim Jones of the North American Hedgerow Society....

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]]> Today’s episode is an especial treat. A longer episode than usual, but an intriguing discussion of hedges, their place in the landscape, and in the culture, with Jim Jones of the North American Hedgerow Society.

Listen to “Ep 32 – Hedged In: An Interview with Jim Jones” on Spreaker.

The North American Hedgerow Society

Ontario Rural Skills Network

Jim’s personal blog

Don’t forget to follow Jim on social media:

Jim’s company, The Hedgerow Co. on Instagram, and on Twitter at @thehedgerowco

You can also follow Jim’s personal account on Instagram, @thehedgiejim

And the Ontario Rural Skills Network is also on Instagram.

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/10/01/ep-32-hedged-in-an-interview-with-jim-jones/feed/ 1 Ep. 30: Real Food http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/17/ep-30-real-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-30-real-food http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/17/ep-30-real-food/#respond Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:40:31 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=414 Today we explore the gradually journey from frozen pizza to from scratch cooking. Where to start, where you can go if you want to, and a little of why it’s important. Listen to “Ep. 30...

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]]> Today we explore the gradually journey from frozen pizza to from scratch cooking. Where to start, where you can go if you want to, and a little of why it’s important.

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Betty Crocker has put out a facsimile of their 1950’s cookbook:

Family Table, by Shaye Elliot:

The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, by Jill Winger:

The Farmer’s Daughter Bakes:

Honey and Jam:

The Rogue Food Conference

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/17/ep-30-real-food/feed/ 0 Ep. 29: Pasture Management as Stewardship http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/10/ep-29-pasture-management-as-stewardship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-29-pasture-management-as-stewardship http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/10/ep-29-pasture-management-as-stewardship/#respond Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:02:44 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=409 This week, we’ll talk about why the “new” idea of managed intensive grazing is really much closer to how animals really behave, and why it’s an important tool in good stewardship of our land. Listen...

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]]> This week, we’ll talk about why the “new” idea of managed intensive grazing is really much closer to how animals really behave, and why it’s an important tool in good stewardship of our land.

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How weeds indicate soil health

The website of Stephen Thomforde, a leading expert in using livestock to restore ecology

A farmer using Bison to restore oak savannah

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/10/ep-29-pasture-management-as-stewardship/feed/ 0 Ep. 28: Harvest Home http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/03/ep-28-harvest-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-28-harvest-home http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/03/ep-28-harvest-home/#respond Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:21:38 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=403 This week we’ll examine the old Harvest Home dinner, where it came from, and how to bring it back. Listen to “Ep 28: Harvest Home” on Spreaker. Struan bread would make a nice addition to...

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]]> This week we’ll examine the old Harvest Home dinner, where it came from, and how to bring it back.

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Struan bread would make a nice addition to a Harvest Home table.

An interesting article on the importance of bread in Polish harvest festivals.

How to run a cake walk

The National Grange website

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/09/03/ep-28-harvest-home/feed/ 0 The Homestead Journey Guest spot http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/08/06/the-homestead-journey-guest-spot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-homestead-journey-guest-spot http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/08/06/the-homestead-journey-guest-spot/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:37:45 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=372 I just wanted to drop a quick note here to let everybody know I had the chance to guest star this week on The Homestead Journey podcast. Go give it a listen, and check out...

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]]> I just wanted to drop a quick note here to let everybody know I had the chance to guest star this week on The Homestead Journey podcast.

Go give it a listen, and check out Brian’s excellent back catalog of content.

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/08/06/the-homestead-journey-guest-spot/feed/ 0 Ep 23: A Coat of Many Colors – Interview with Dee Heinrich http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/08/03/ep-23-a-coat-of-many-colors-interview-with-dee-heinrich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-23-a-coat-of-many-colors-interview-with-dee-heinrich http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/08/03/ep-23-a-coat-of-many-colors-interview-with-dee-heinrich/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:12:19 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=369 Join me for a talk with Dee Heinrich, shepherdess and pursuer of new sheep genetic frontiers. Listen to “Ep. 23: A Coat of Many Colors – Interview with Dee Heinrich” on Spreaker. Dee is a...

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]]> Join me for a talk with Dee Heinrich, shepherdess and pursuer of new sheep genetic frontiers.

Listen to “Ep. 23: A Coat of Many Colors – Interview with Dee Heinrich” on Spreaker.

Dee is a deep source of information, and a dedicated breeder of Romeldale sheep. Visit her website and blog.

And check back here from time to time for updates on the status of the re-release of the book Dee co-authored, “Coat of Many Colors.”

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/08/03/ep-23-a-coat-of-many-colors-interview-with-dee-heinrich/feed/ 0 Ep. 20 – Uncommon Fruits for the Farmstead http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/07/09/ep-20-uncommon-fruits-for-the-farmstead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-20-uncommon-fruits-for-the-farmstead http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/07/09/ep-20-uncommon-fruits-for-the-farmstead/#respond Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:13:34 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=349 Join me for a discussion of off-the-beaten-track fruits to add to your farmstead. Listen to “Ep 20: Uncommon Fruits for the Farmstead” on Spreaker. A brief list of some variety descriptions and sources for some...

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]]> Join me for a discussion of off-the-beaten-track fruits to add to your farmstead.

Listen to “Ep 20: Uncommon Fruits for the Farmstead” on Spreaker.

A brief list of some variety descriptions and sources for some of the mentioned fruits:

One of the newest varieties of blackberry:

Saskatoon Berry Institute

Honeyberries:

Love Honeyberries

Honeyberry, USA

Auburn University “Golden Sunshie” Kiwi

Everything you wanted to know about Paw Paws from Peterson Paw Paws.

If you’re interested in making syrups, check out a few of the offerings at Souly Rested. This one for elderberry syrup is a good addition to your repertoire.

Most of the other plants I talked about should be pretty easy to find. If you’re stuck, leave me a comment or shoot me an e-mail and I’ll try to help out!

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]]> http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/07/09/ep-20-uncommon-fruits-for-the-farmstead/feed/ 0 Ep. 17 – Putting Food By in the Age of “Food in Jars” http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/06/18/ep-17-putting-food-by-in-the-age-of-food-in-jars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-17-putting-food-by-in-the-age-of-food-in-jars http://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/06/18/ep-17-putting-food-by-in-the-age-of-food-in-jars/#respond Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:44:11 +0000 https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/?p=331 Join me for a discussion of canning and preserving. Not a “how to,” but rather a philosophical exploration. Listen to “ep 17 – Putting Food By in the age of “Food In Jars”” on Spreaker....

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]]> Join me for a discussion of canning and preserving. Not a “how to,” but rather a philosophical exploration.

Listen to “ep 17 – Putting Food By in the age of “Food In Jars”” on Spreaker.

USDA Preservation Guidelines

Ball Blue Book can be found in LOTS of places. This is just one.

Perfect Preserves: Provisions From the Kitchen Garden, by Norah Carey is out of print.

Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber, is published by Michigan State University.

Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry, by Christine Barrow.

River Cottage Preserves Book, By Pam Corbin

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