Knitting has long been an integral part of the care and keeping of families. This week we’ll talk about how to – and how not to – recapture the simple pleasures of the peaceful art…
Today, we’re going to talk about folklore regarding building a new home. You might find some fun touches to add to your new home build. And I’ll help you think about naming your new house,…
This week’s episode is a protracted discussion of how environment influences life, and the value of cultures – in yogurt and in life. Listen to “Ep 25: Attenuation” on Spreaker. If you would like more…
Ep. 24: Teach Them Well – Interview with Makala Hales
- August 6, 2021
- Tagged as: one room schoolhouse
Makala Hales shares her vision for recovering the “one room schoolhouse” model of education. Listen to “Ep 24: Teach Them Well – Interview with Makala Hales” on Spreaker. Visit Makala’s Website for more information. If…
The Homestead Journey Guest spot
- August 6, 2021
- Tagged as: homesteading, podcast guest, special needs
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…
Ep 23: A Coat of Many Colors – Interview with Dee Heinrich
- August 3, 2021
- Tagged as: breeding, fleece, genetics, homesteading
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…
Ep. 22: A Timeless Wardrobe – Interview with Marion McNealy
- July 23, 2021
- Tagged as: historical sewing, self-sufficiency, sewing, slow fashion
This is a long episode, but Marion and I had a lot of ground to cover and lots of fun doing it. Maybe next time we’ll get to corsets…. Listen to “EP. 22 – A…
Come along on the wild ride that was our design process for our would-be new house. Listen to “Ep. 21: Designing a Real Farm House” on Spreaker. We went from asking for a Dutch Colonial…
Ep. 20 – Uncommon Fruits for the Farmstead
- July 9, 2021
- Tagged as: currants, homesteading, paw paws, saskatoons
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…
A look at the Declaration of Independence and how it gets woven into life in small towns. Listen to “Ep 19: Sousa and Small Town 4th of July” on Spreaker. Boyne City 4th of July…
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