This week, we’ll explore the wonderful world of U-pick farms: Why you should patronize them, what to expect, and why they are an important part of a rural community. Listen to “Ep. 66 – You…
This episode is all about how sprawl damages rural areas, and some potential responses. Listen to “Ep. 65 – The Garage-Mahal: Limiting Sprawl in Rural Communities” on Spreaker. Some sites to visit for more information:…
This week, it’s all about local history. How to learn it, why it’s important, and things you can do to preserve it. Listen to “Ep. 64 – The Way We Were – Learning Local History”…
This week, we’ll tackle ways to make sewing and crafting more economical – so that it ISN’T more expensive to make that outfit than to buy it. Listen to “Ep. 63 – Sewing for Style…
This week’s episode is full of tips to make the most of your shrinking budget in terms of food, clothes, and household items. Listen to “Ep. 62 – A Make-do and Mend Mentality” on Spreaker….
Every place has a spirit. And recognizing that each place is unique is an important part of learning to love that place. I hope you’ll share what you love about YOUR place in the comments….
Let’s talk about planning entries for the county fair. From Premium books to classes, and drop-off to pick-up, find out how I’m deciding what to enter. Listen to “Ep. 60 – Blue Ribbon Blueprints –…
This week is the first roundtable for the podcast. I’m sorry for some of the echo effect on the audio. We’ll call it a learning experience. That’s appropriate for a discussion on reclaiming education with…
This week, I got to chat with Anja Eckert of Our Gabled Home about baking with sourdough starter, her new course and simplified method, and letting go of the overcomplications that have arisen around sourdough….
I sat down this week with Rachel Clark of This Lovely Little Farmhouse to talk garden planning, the euphoria of seed ordering, and trying to make sensible choice about what to plant. Listen to “Ep….
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