Vintage Americana
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Ep. 122 - Plain and Fancy Needlework
Let's talk about the difference, and why both are important. For learning to sew, https://www.youtube.com/@GertiesWorld is still an excellent resource And for heirloom sewing, https://education.thes
Ep. 121 - Last Drops of Golden Summer
Small batch thinking to use up the last of the garden's glory. https://www.theflavorbender.com/vanilla-strawberry-shrub-syrup/ https://champagne-tastes.com/fruit-vinegar/ https://nourish
Ep. 120 - An Old Fashioned Summer
Let's talk about some vintage ways to enjoy the last golden days of summer. https://www.horseshoeamerica.com/ https://www.croquetamerica.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=962311&mo
Ep. 119 - A Cottage Wardrobe for Contentment
Unlike last week, this show has lots of links. Explore the options below for helping you build a slow fashion wardrobe. Of the national brands you might recognize, your best bets might be Brooks Brot
Ep. 118 - Don't Play on Easy Mode
This week, we'll talk about the pursuit of hard things - and why you shouldn't stop at learning the basics.
Ep. 117 - Grass Fed Genetics
What does it mean, and why do you need it for successful homestead livestock husbandry? https://premiumsouthpoll.com/south-poll.html#/ https://www.idahopasturepig.org/...
Ep. 116 - Soil Community
Today's episode is more science and less sociology. Let's talk about soil microbiomes. https://www.rtpoutdoors.com/genesis A primer on seed drills by...
Ep. 115 - The Death of Aspiration
Today's episode is more of the "rant" format. Let's talk about visually stunning social media accounts, aspirations, and whether such content can be "toxic." I don't really have much in the way of l
Ep. 114 - Homestead Festival Review
Last weekend, I went to the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. This is my review - and some advice if you opt to go to next year's festival. https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival J
EP. 113 - Think Small
Let's muse today on trying to escape the clutches of coporatized consumerist culture and live lives on a human scale. https://farmhousefabrics.com/ https://barnyardknits.com/ Be cautious of l