Join me for a special treat today, as the lovely Martha Hoffman Kerestes sits down to talk about the Dutch Belted cattle breed, heritage breed conservation, and Bestyet AI Sires. Listen to “Ep 16 –…
Today we’ll talk about the sentimental sweetness that is the rag doll, and their ability to collect and carry stories. Listen to “Ep 15: Dolly and Me” on Spreaker. Doll books: Raggedy Ann pattern, available…
I don’t have any fun links for you with this one, but I am working on another episode on the topic that will be interview/discussion based, so stay tuned! Listen to “Ep. 14 – Hello,…
Ep. 13 – American as Apple Cider – an Interview with Dr. Trey Malone
- May 21, 2021
- Tagged as: apples, cider, farmstead, orchard
Today it was my very great pleasure to get to talk with Dr. Trey Malone from Michigan State University. He took time out of his day to share a little of what he knows about…
Attack of the Clones
- May 14, 2021
- Tagged as: grafting, home orchard, homestead, homesteading
Today’s episode is an overview of how to clone your own fruit trees and shrubs, both to save money and to propagate varieties that aren’t available commercially. Listen to “Ep. 12 – Attack of the…
Ep. 11 – Who’s Your Daddy
- May 7, 2021
- Tagged as: breeding, farmstead, genetics, homesteading, self-reliance
Breeding livestock on the small farm should be guided by a careful assessment of goals and strategy. In this episode, I’ll walk you through some of the factors to consider when designing your breeding program….
Ep. 10 – Homemade, Handmade, and Hand-Me-Down
- April 30, 2021
- Tagged as: fast fashion, history bounding, self-reliance
How can you start to escape Fast Fashion without looking like an extra from the community theater production of Oklahoma? Listen to “Ep. 10 – Homemade, Handmade, and Hand-Me-Down” on Spreaker. My favorite pattern from…
I don’t have any fun links for you with this one, but I hope you’ll enjoy the tale of how my husband and I found our little patch of Heaven. Listen to “Ep 9 –…
Like Clark Kent in “Superman and Lois,” it’s time to think about returning to Smallville, and all that that means. Listen to “Returning to Smallville” on Spreaker. Cover of the Action Comics in which Superman…
On today’s podcast, I’m exploring the tradition of competitive baking – whether for the heart of the judge or your intended. Come have a slice of pie and listen. Listen to “Bragging Rights and Blueberry…
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