This week’s episode is all about the magic of bread. Whether made from commercial yeast or you own sourdough starter, bread is integral to rural culture. Listen to “Ep. 51 – Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt…
This week I’m sharing my thoughts on where to find rare varieties of plants and livestock, and how to acquire them the right way. Listen to “Ep. 50 – Reliable Sources” on Spreaker. A few…
Supply chains are still shaky, and there may be more shocks coming up soon. If you didn’t preserve your own homegrown food last year, it’s not too late to insulate yourself against shortages in the…
Ep 48: Where the Wild Things Are
- January 29, 2022
- Tagged as: homesteading, rewilding, stewardship, wildlife
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…
Ep. 47 – Rare and Heritage Poultry with Matt Nelson
- January 28, 2022
- Tagged as: heritage livestock, interview, poultry, rare poultry
This week, I got the chance to talk with Matt Nelson of Spring Creek Heritage Farm, in the beautiful state of Washington. Matt is that rare bird, himself – equal parts conservator, entrepreneur, and steward….
Ep. 46 – High Culture, Low Culture, Real Culture
- January 14, 2022
- Tagged as: architecture, art, culture
This week’s episode is a dissection of what is and has been considered high culture vs. low culture. And which elements of both are or should be part of rural culture. Listen to “Ep. 46…
In lieu of a list of resolutions, I’m going to share my favorite books that will maintain their pride of place for 2022. And I’ll highlight some of the volumes I’m intending to add to…
This week, let’s tackle the idea of “freedom” and why insisting that we have no limits is bad for us and bad for our communities. Listen to “Ep. 44 – The Freedom of Embracing Limits”…
Join me by the fireplace for a ghostly tale, as I read M.R. James’s “A View From a Hill.” Listen to “Ep. 43 – A Christmas Eve Ghost Story” on Spreaker. Pin this post:
Ep. 42: Halfway out of the Dark
- December 17, 2021
- Tagged as: Christmas, Christmas folklore, folklore, Holiday
Today’s episode explores Christmas and Midwinter folklore. The creatures and figures of legend help us understand why we need the dark as well as the light. Listen to “Ep. 42 – Halfway out of the…
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