A Common Life

"Ever wondered how to cultivate coziness and make every moment count? Our latest chat takes you on a heartfelt journey from the snug embrace of 'hygge' to the therapeutic wonders of bone broth. Morgan and I are over the moon with 500 podcast downloads, and we're sharing that gratitude with you, alongside our anticipation for the new year's garden. We've got the dirt on what seeds to sow for a bountiful harvest, and you're officially invited to our very first seeding party – no green thumb required! But it's not just about the plants; it's about capturing life's firsts. We're weighing the charm of a handwritten 'calendar of firsts' against the digital ease of Twitter, ensuring that every new adventure leaves a mark.

As we turn the soil, we're also turning the pages on bullet journals, rekindling our love for this adaptable planning system that's a game-changer for our friends with ADD. Imagine a garden journal that transcends time, becoming an heirloom, and a 'calendar of firsts' journal that sparks joy without the pressure of prompts – we're in the midst of creating these treasures for you. Plus, we get up close with the intimate pleasures of small-space gardening and the versatility of homemade bone broth. And yes, there's a new furry friend wagging its tail in our family! Join us and grow not just a garden but a year of memories and milestones."

So, that description came from AI listening to our podcast and giving us a run down... Not bad. Thanks AI.

Morgan and I hope you enjoy!

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

Mentioned in this episode:
Floret Flower Farm
Terri Woods episode and her Flower Farm
Leuchtturm1917 - Monthly Planner with Notebook
Paper Republic
Podcast episode of Taylor giving up the garden
Lady Aethelfled from the Last Kingdom

In this episode, Morgan and Taylor have the privilege of visiting and chatting with Terri Woods. Terri is a homeschooling mother to 9 children and a grandmother to 5. She runs a flower farm with her oldest daughter Ashley and also has her hands all in the family farm and homestead.

In this conversation we discuss how she got started in gardening and eventually homesteading. We discuss what keeps her going. We talk about the flower farm and we talk about life.

Visit the Field + Forage website here and don't forget to subscribe to their email list. Find them on instagram here!

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud” 

In this episode Morgan shares what "I am From" poems are all about and also shares a special one that she wrote about her papaw.

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

In this episode Morgan and Taylor discuss different gift ideas for the gardener, outdoorsman,  and slow living enthusiast.

Mentioned in the episode:
Lucas Forge
Wolf Valley Forge
Mama Owl
Bella Luna
Terrain
Copper Tea Kettle
The Village Green
Every Moment Holy
Practicing the Presence
Fish Toy
Toups and Co.
Waxed Apron

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

Morgan joins Taylor and they look back over their November with family, on the farm, and in the garden.

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

Some December garden tips and some ideas for living seasonally. 

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

In this episode, I dicuss how Morgan and I got started growing salad greens for market. He also I also discuss how easy it is to grow them in a home garden. I talk about arugula specifically and discuss a few different ways to enjoy the peppery green., 

Show notes and Mentions:
Push seeders.  I mention these in the episode. This is a link of the one I used on the farm. These are unnecessary for the home gardner unless you have a BIG home garden!

The newsletter where I discuss putting in our fall salad garden.  Also a short video demonstration is included.
 
Here are a few seed mixes to consider. "Elegance" is the one mentioned in the show.

• Johnny’s ‘Elegance’ Mix
• Johnny’s Kalebration Mix
• Baker Creek’s ‘Rocky Top’ Salad Mix

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

In this episode we talk about what we have been listening to, eating, and reading over the past month!

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Show Notes:
The Last Kingdom
Forrest Frank
CalledOut Music
Paul Graham's "How to do Great Work" - Website | Audio Essay on Spotify
Winn-Dixie - The grocery store; The book
Kate DiCamillo
Piggly Wiggly
Lebrea Bakery - Nancy Silverton
Kait Dunton - "this one's for you" Youtube | Spotify
Facundo Cabral - "No Soy de Aqui, Ni Soy de Alla" Youtube | Spotify
Jared Kushner interview by Lex Fridman

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

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(1:58) Garlic and Onions
(3:51) Getting sweeter during the winter
(4:15) Covering and mulching root crops
(5:18) Bring the TerraCotta pots in!
(6:23) Order your seed catalogues
(8:05) Leaves make great mulch!
(10:33) Bonfires
(11:02) Bring the outside in
(12:48) Leaves are changing
(13:08) The most cozy time
(15:35) Thuther's Pecan Pie
(16:05) Beaver Moon
(17:08) Calendar of Firsts


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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

In this episode, Taylor and Morgan discuss how honey is made, the importance of understanding a bee's reproductive cycle, and how that affects their management. Morgan and Taylor have had a hive for 7 years and in this episode they share how they do it!

Mentioned in the episode:
Gene Logsdon and his blog on raising honeybees.
The Common - The newsletter Morgan and Taylor send out. In this one, Taylor writes about their bees and gives diagrams and pictures. 

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(2:44) How honey is made
(7:58) Bees are indeed insect, and animals
(9:14) A bee's life cycle
(22:56) How we manage our bees

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Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey. The artist is Garden Friend. The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”