In this weeks show we discuss some random thoughts and musings that we have been having lately and some of the things we feel have made us successful in cultivating a simple life. Mt Rose Herbs Tea Traditional Medicinals Teas Heirloom apples and other Edible Plants Books of the Week

Working from home can be great… or it can be terrible. Today we discuss both sides and give some advice on why we chose to be self employed. Books of the Week RIVER COTTAGE SHOWS Season 1: Escape to River Cottage Season 2: Return to River Cottage Season 3: River Cottage Forever Season 4: Tales […]

Sourcing food and products from local producers is good for the local economy and it makes you feel good. In this week’s show we discuss local eating and buying, how we got started, and the many benefits of doing so. Local Harvest Eat Wild Books of the Week Around the Run Buy a calendar – […]

In this week’s show we discuss hunting and the reasons, skills, and equipment needed to do so effectively and ethically. Ethical Hunting According to NRA’s Hunter Code of Ethics I will consider myself an invited guest of the landowner, seeking his permission, and so conducting myself that I may be welcome in the future. I […]

In this week’s show we discuss the dark side of keeping animals. Death is a part of life and it is the only thing that is guaranteed for everything. But “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” so “Let your food be your medicine, and let your medicine be your food.” Around […]

This week we chat with Hannah & Heidi about what it is like to be nieces of the Morrises. We also discuss our roots and how we became gardeners and bloggers. Full Interview with Hannah & Heidi (unedited): Blog posts mentioned: Preparing for Emergencies Tips for Transplanting Success The Mixed Herbal Lawn Book of the […]

Andrew & Crystal’s Contact Information tiny r(E)volution r(E)vo Convo Podcast tiny r(E)volution on Facebook Andrew’s Email: [email protected] Books of the Week We forgot to mention these two documentaries on the show. Both are free for streaming for Amazon Prime members and on Netflix Streaming: Support Chiot’s Run Support Page Amazon Affiliates Link Find Chiot’s Run […]

Topic – Winter Is Coming Use leaves as mulch Wrap sensitive plants – Here’s a post about how I wrap my hydrangeas the same method could be used with other plants Move pots to a sheltered place for winter protection Planting cover crop – check out some of the books recommended below Weed now so […]

In our first episode on the Cultivate Simple podcast we ask the question “Why?”. Why did Susy start the blog and why does it continue, why did we move to Maine, why do a podcast. We finish up with ‘Around the Run’, our homestead update. To keep up with what’s going on at Chiot’s Run […]