Vintage Americana

I sat down this week with Rachel Clark of This Lovely Little Farmhouse to talk garden planning, the euphoria of seed ordering, and trying to make sensible choice about what to plant.

Check out Rachel's Blog:
www.thislovelylittlefarmhouse.com

Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thislovelylittlefarmhouse/

And watch her on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuPNsqeHfhWFkf18Xcz8mw

Arbico Organics, for your natural pest control needs
https://www.arbico-organics.com/

Michigan State Unversity soil testing
https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/

This week, I got to chat with Charley Katona about starting a cottage food business, and building your local community at the same time.

Michigan State University's Cottage Food Law Class
www.canr.msu.edu/cottage_food_law

Cottage Food Laws by State
https://cottagefoodlaws.com/

Rogue Food Conference
https://roguefoodconference.com


Follow Charley on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/charleykatona/

This week is all about what constitutes a Classical curriculum, and why we should revive it.

Visit the episode at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for all sorts of helpful links mentioned in the episode.

Today we'll go over the factors you should take into account when planning out your farmstead orchard.

Don't forget to drop by the website for full shownotes at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com

And find more information on the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com

In honor of the one year anniversary, we'll talk today about what we've covered so far, and what we'll talk about in the next year.

This week's episode is a wonderful chat with Allie Faden of Positively Probiotic. She shares all sorts of tips for using dairy, sourdough, kefir, and kombucha cultures.

I apologize for the sound quality. If you can make it through the first 15 minutes or so, much of the buzzing goes away. Recording from my current remote retreat location has made for some challenges.

Visit www.positivelyprobiotic.com to get any of the cultures Allie and I discussed. You can also find her information-filled blog posts there, and a link to the facebook group.

Then, remember to follow the podcast on Instagram @vintageamericanapodcast. You can also find links to all my social media at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com

Or, visit the main blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com as well. You can find links to the podcast page, as well as the E-mail list sign up.

Look for an E-mail this week, as well as info on Instagram, about how to sign up to win a copy of "Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry."

This week's episode is about the magic of bread in all its glory. Whether using sourdough or commercial yeast, a wood fired brick bake oven, or a plain electric range, bread has a permanent place in rural culture.

Visit www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for detailed shownotes.

Today's episode covers how to find heritage livestock and plants, and what to look for in a source.

Don't forget to visit the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com

And the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com, to sign up for the E-mail list.

This week, I've got some advice on how to make your own food situation a little more resilient NOW, and make it easier to ride out brief shocks to the centralized food system.

Visit www.brambleberrymeadow.com and sign up for my E-mail list, and look for a special 1 year pod-o-versary letter soon.

Meanwhile, visit my friends at www.positivelyprobiotic.com for the best dairy and sourdough cultures.

Why (and how) you should make space on your small farm or homestead for wild places and things.