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The sun’s dipped low now, casting that long Southern light where everything—every weed, every wild bloom—seems touched by gold. And as we close this chapter of Cornbread & Buttermilk, our hands may still be clean, but our hearts are dusted with the rich earth of intention.
Martha gave us the steps—the calendars, the cuttings, the clean lines and garden gates. But it’s the land itself, and the love we lay upon it, that will do the growing. Maybe that’s what makes a garden more than a place—it becomes a remembering.
We remember those who taught us to plant. The ones who bent their backs so we could stand tall beneath the trees they once dreamed of. We remember how a garden is never only ours. It belongs to time, to seasons, to sorrow and joy alike.
So whether you’re working with wild acres or a clay pot on a windowsill, know this: when you tend to the soil, you tend to the soil. When you plant with love, something holy always rises.
’Til next time, y’all keep your hearts open, your hands in the dirt, and your stories blooming.
This is Cornbread, and my Buttermilk, signing off with grateful hearts and green thumbs.
Velma’s Short intro song.
Velma singing
French song
Disclaimer:
Cornbread & Buttermilk is all about sharing stories, traditions, and the wisdom of the Southern kitchen, but we are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before adding new foods, supplements, or home remedies to your routine—especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Listen to your body, trust your doctor, and enjoy the journey of good food and well-being!
Thank you for listening; please share our Podcast with friends and family members who would find our stories interesting. It would certainly help us, it would be a blessing, it certainly would.
© [2025] Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast. The original music of Velma Sugarcane Jones and Obe Monroe is the exclusive property of Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast. All rights reserved.
Let us know if you enjoyed the program. What’s on your mind? We would love to hear from you. Contact us at: [email protected]
Title: Ragged and Dirty
Performed by: William Brown
Recorded by: Alan Lomax
From the album: Negro Blues and Hollers
Courtesy of: American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
You can reach History By Mail for more information at, www.historybymail.com
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The sun’s dipped low now, casting that long Southern light where everything—every weed, every wild bloom—seems touched by gold. And as we close this chapter of Cornbread & Buttermilk, our hands may still be clean, but our hearts are dusted with the rich earth of intention.
Martha gave us the steps—the calendars, the cuttings, the clean lines and garden gates. But it’s the land itself, and the love we lay upon it, that will do the growing. Maybe that’s what makes a garden more than a place—it becomes a remembering.
We remember those who taught us to plant. The ones who bent their backs so we could stand tall beneath the trees they once dreamed of. We remember how a garden is never only ours. It belongs to time, to seasons, to sorrow and joy alike.
So whether you’re working with wild acres or a clay pot on a windowsill, know this: when you tend to the soil, you tend to the soil. When you plant with love, something holy always rises.
’Til next time, y’all keep your hearts open, your hands in the dirt, and your stories blooming.
This is Cornbread, and my Buttermilk, signing off with grateful hearts and green thumbs.
Velma’s Short intro song.
Velma singing
French song
Disclaimer:
Cornbread & Buttermilk is all about sharing stories, traditions, and the wisdom of the Southern kitchen, but we are not medical professionals. The information shared in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before adding new foods, supplements, or home remedies to your routine—especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications. Listen to your body, trust your doctor, and enjoy the journey of good food and well-being!
Thank you for listening; please share our Podcast with friends and family members who would find our stories interesting. It would certainly help us, it would be a blessing, it certainly would.
© [2025] Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast. The original music of Velma Sugarcane Jones and Obe Monroe is the exclusive property of Cornbread & Buttermilk Podcast. All rights reserved.
Let us know if you enjoyed the program. What’s on your mind? We would love to hear from you. Contact us at: [email protected]
Title: Ragged and Dirty
Performed by: William Brown
Recorded by: Alan Lomax
From the album: Negro Blues and Hollers
Courtesy of: American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
You can reach History By Mail for more information at, www.historybymail.com
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