Vintage Americana

Jessica and Cory Evans of Emlia Acres join me to talk about the ins and outs of running a small flower farm.

Don't forget to visit their website:
www.emliaacres.com

And follow them on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/emliaacres/

This week's episode is all about U-pick farms, how to get the best out of your trip to one, and why they're good for the local community.

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This episode is all about how sprawl damages rural areas, and some potential responses.

Some sites to visit for more information:

www.strongtowns.org

Form Based Codes:
https://formbasedcodes.org/definition/

The whys and hows of learning the local history of your chosen Place.

This week, we'll tackle ways to make sewing and crafting more economical - so that it ISN'T more expensive to make that outfit than to buy it.

Some things I mention in the episode:

Slash and spread pattern alteration:
https://curvysewingcollective.com/how-to-grade-up-a-vintage-pattern-basic-slash-and-spread-grading/

Fig and Me Natural Fiber Art Dolls
http://www.figandme.com/

Recycling yarn from second hand sweaters:
https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/02/04/how-to-recycle-yarn-from-second-hand-sweaters/

This week's episode is full of tips to make the most of your shrinking budget in terms of food, clothes, and household items.

Don't forget to go back to earlier episodes on Real Food, Mending, Stocking Up, and other related topics.

Tiller's International Class Catalog:
http://www.tillersinternational.org/2022-class-catalog

This week's topic is the spirit of a place, why it's important, and learning to love the spirit of your place.

This week, I'm planning my county fair entries for the year. Listen in, and see if what YOU might want to enter in YOUR fair.

Then, DM me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast or stop by the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com and tell me what your plans are.

A new first for Vintage Americana - this is a round table episode with TWO guests. There were some slight technical difficulties, but I hope you still enjoy this.

Drop by the website to leave a comment, and to find handy links to some of the things mentioned today:
www.vintageamericanapodcast.com

And visit Anja at www.ourgabledhome.com, to take her new course or just see what other recipes she's shared.