Episodes
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Ep. 137 - Sustaining Legacy: Long Term Planning for the Farmstead
Today we're going to talk about looking down the road. Way, way down the road. The Barn Geek Woodlot Management by Coppicing Sproutlands, by William Bryant Logan Brent Hull is carrying the torch for building better, historically informed homes. Without foam. See his new series "New House, Old...
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Ep. 136 - Coal to Diamonds
How and why to treasure carbon on your farmstead Vintage Americana Podcast Ep. 2 - Coppice, Pollard, and Hedge Vintage Americana Podcast Ep. 36 - Hedged in: An Interview with Jim Jones Hugulkultur in Permaculture Shaun and Beth Dougherty's Website - Beth is the queen of carbon hoarding...
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Ep. 135 - Bulwark Against the Machine
Tolkien might have been the first to articulate what is so awful about The Machine. Let's explore the concept and how to resist. James Poulos's Substack Paul Kingsnorth - The Tale of the Machine The 2023 Front Porch Republic Conference James Kunstler's website. (Not always entirely safe for work…
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Ep. 134 - Resist the Flattening
Let's explore the inherent value in being nonconformist. The early page for Ridge Runner's new Appalachian developments Tales From the Green Valley on YouTube A Q&A on The Benedict Option Janie's Mill vintageamericanapodcast.com brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast...
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Ep. 133 - For Auld Land Syne
Let's talk about setting some goals. We're going to focus less on "resolutions" and more on growth and learning. The Prairie Homestead Cookbook Raising Heritage Livestock Knit Like a Latvian Lost Art Press on Hand Tool Woodworking Don't forget to grab a journal and make your own list!...
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Ep. 132 - A Down Home Christmas
Let's make some cocoa, and explore Christmas traditions around America. Bright Morning Star Apple Stack Cake St. Lucia Celebration at Gustavus Adolphus Swedish woven heart baskets Straw Ornaments Mexican Wedding Cakes Joe Froggers Bronners instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast...
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Ep. 131 - Building a Sense of Place
Let's have a little chat about vernacular architecture, why it's important, and how to conserve it. A list of references on American Vernacular Architecture, just to get you started. Sound issues persist, and I promise I'm working on it. I hope to have my DAW working correctly soon.
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Eo. 130 - Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving
A reading of the seasonal story by L. M. Montgomery I apologize for some glitchy sound. My sound set-up is fighting with me since the last Windows update. I'm doing my best to get it fixed!
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Ep. 129 - The Agrarian Tradition: Reconnecting with the Land
Let's explore some of the concepts put forth by The Front Porch Republic. Up first: Is Localism inherently agrarian? "Where Roots Run Deep" - Vintage Americana Podcast on local history Some thoughts on "I'll Take My Stand" "Staying Put" by Scott Russell Sanders is easily available from used...
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Ep. 128 - Annual Spooky Story
The choice for this year is M.R. James' "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad." instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.brambleberrymeadow.com
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Ep. 127 - Daytripping and the Power of Place
Let's talk today about day trips and how they help you come to better appreciate place. A few things I mentioned in today's podcast: Travel Photography Tips Restless Viking YouTube Channel Barn Quilt Trails Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association Hocking Hills Orchard Come visit me:...
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Ep. 126 - Crafting Retreats and Workshops
Let's talk about why (and how!) to go to a craft retreat Some to check out: Ohio Quilt Retreat Center Knitting Traditions Retreats The Inn At East Hill Farm Cross Stitch Retreats Christmas in Williamsburg Retreats Co. - Quilting and Knitting Retreats This is just a small sampling of the events…
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Ep. 125 - Passing the Torch
Today, let's talk about how to pass on those skills you've sent so much time acquiring. Come visit me: brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow
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EP. 124 - Crafting Cozy: Make and Forage Autumn Decor
Using your craft skills and found things to decorate for cooler weather Pinecone and Acorn Wreath Knit Pumpkins Waxed Leaf Fall Garland Acorn Quilted Table Runner Pattern www.brambleberrymeadow.com www.vintageamericanapodcast.com instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow instagram.com/vintageamericanapodcast
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Ep. 123 - Craftsmanship and Closing the Loop
Why Craftsmanship involves attention to tools and materials. Absolute History, on Youtube, has all the episodes of Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm, and the other shows. Alexander Langlands' Craeft www.vintageamericanapodcast.com www.brambleberrymeadow.com instagram.com/brambleberrymeadow...
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Ep. 122 - Plain and Fancy Needlework
Let's talk about the difference, and why both are important. For learning to sew, Gertie is still an excellent resource And for heirloom sewing, Martha Pullen is still the queen Inspirations magazine The Embroiderer's Guild of America American Quilter's Society The Internet Archive
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Ep. 121 - Last Drops of Golden Summer
Small batch thinking to use up the last of the garden's glory. Vanilla Strawberry Shrub Making Fruit Vinegar Fruit Kvass Blueberry Syrup (with canning instructions) Green Tomato Mincemeat Cherry Conserves "Fix the Pumps" book "River Cottage Preserves Handbook" Some tips on the jellying point...
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Ep. 120 - An Old Fashioned Summer
Let's talk about some vintage ways to enjoy the last golden days of summer. Horseshoe Rules Croquet Rules Sweet Corn Ice Cream White Mountain, the classic hand-crank ice cream maker
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Ep. 119 - A Cottage Wardrobe for Contentment
Unlike last week, this show has lots of links. Explore the options below for helping you build a slow fashion wardrobe. Of the national brands you might recognize, your best bets might be Brooks Brothers, L.L. Bean, or Duluth Trading. Hit outlets or clearance sales if you can. For jeans, if…
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Ep. 118 - Don't Play on Easy Mode
This week, we'll talk about the pursuit of hard things - and why you shouldn't stop at learning the basics.
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Ep. 117 - Grass Fed Genetics
What does it mean, and why do you need it for successful homestead livestock husbandry? South Poll Cattle Idaho Pastured Pigs The Pasture Project Some Livestock Conservancy Breeds for Grass Fed Dairy production\ www.brambleberrymeadow.com www.vintageamericanapodcast.com...
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Ep. 116 - Soil Community
Today's episode is more science and less sociology. Let's talk about soil microbiomes. Genesis No-Till Drill A primer on seed drills by Johnny's Selected Seeds A Permies forum on Seed Drills Always visit Permies when you have these kinds of questions Zili Jab Seeder Soil Health Academy Millborn...
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Ep. 115 - The Death of Aspiration
Today's episode is more of the "rant" format. Let's talk about visually stunning social media accounts, aspirations, and whether such content can be "toxic." I don't really have much in the way of links for you this week. But I do invite you to leave me a comment on the site, or on my instagram...
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Ep. 114 - Homestead Festival Review
Last weekend, I went to the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. This is my review - and some advice if you opt to go to next year's festival. The Homestead Festival Jill Winger's The Prairie Homestead Dr. Temple Grandin's Autism Information Dr. Grandin's Animal Handling Information Justin Rhodes…
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EP. 113 - Think Small
Let's muse today on trying to escape the clutches of coporatized consumerist culture and live lives on a human scale. Farmhouse Fabrics Barnyard Knits Be cautious of local cleaning products. Lots of people sell "homemade laundry detergent," that's basically grated soap with a couple other...
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Ep. 112 - Back to the Grind
A discussion of mills, some history, some typology, and some thoughts on baking with freshly milled flours. Westwind Milling Co. Janie's Mill Grainmaker Mill Pleasant Hill Grain
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Ep. 111 - Rewild Yourself
Make room in your life for wild things. And reconnect with them yourself. It's not just about "touching grass," it's about touching reality. Native Michigan Grasses and Blends Ontario Rural Skills Hedgelaying Workshops Identifying Bird Calls and Songs Wildflower ID Tool
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Ep. 110 - Cultured Dairy, Heirloom Livestock, and the Co-Evolution of Flavor
This episode covers the various factors that affect the flavor of cultured dairy products, and where those cultures came from. Video on Cheesemaking from Townsends Youtube Channel Pasteurized milk and purchased culture cheddar recipe Reinventing the Wheel Positively Probiotic
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Ep. 109 - The Ultimate Erector Set
Let's talk about kit homes - the original concept, where to find more information on YOUR kit home, and what the modern equivalent is - or could be. Shoppell's Modern Houses McMansion Hell's Guide to Kit Homes Resources on Sears Kit Homes A Round-Up of Blogs about Kit Homes The Kit House Hunters…
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Ep. 108 - Our Daily Bread
This week, we'll cover a brief history of the oven, and how we've returned to a love for wood-fired baking. Below, you'll find some resources to help you out if you're interested in building and using one yourself. A digitized version of the Quebec Bread Oven book can be found here. A brick oven...
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Ep. 107 - Farm-fluencers: The Aesthetics of Slow Living
Today, we're going to take up the topic of "Farm-Fluencers" - those beautiful "homestead" accounts we follow on Instagram and Youtube. Are they setting an impossibly high standard? Presenting a fake vision of the Homesteading Movement? Is it doing a disservice to people who are just starting to...
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Ep. 106 - Easter Baking
Let's explore the variaties of traditional Easter baked goods, from Hot Cross Buns to Paska. Paasbrood with Apricots and Pistachios An Alsatian Lamb Cake mold Judas Buns Osterzopf Koulourakia Bunny Buns Don't forget to share your favorite Easter bakes, and tag me on Instagram…
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Ep. 105 - This Land is My Land
Today is a discussion of farmland preservation, land use issues, and how they impact rural culture. The Change.org petition USDA NRCS Farmland Protection Policy American Farmland Trust Farmland Information Center An Example of Local Farmland Preservation Initiatives from Wake County, NC Farm…
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Ep. 104 - Spinning Your Wheels
Spindles and Wheels for yarn making at home. Change.org petition to protect Michigan's Farmland Straddle Creek Spins The Spanish Peacock Kromski Spinning Wheels Athena Spinning Wheels For used wheels, your best bet is one of the many social media groups set up for buying and selling them.…
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Ep. 103 - American Barnstand
Today's episode is a brief survey of American barn styles, construction methods, and the cultural aspects of barns in community. And we'll even touch a little on reclaimed barn wood. Barn Plans and Outbuildings Book Louden Barn Plans Book Sears and Roebuck Barn Kits An Early Dutch Barn…
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Ep. 102 - Your Ways are not Our Ways
A little conversation about folkways, and why we shouldn't surrender them to the blandification of the overculture. Martin Shaw Rosemaling Masters Folk Schools Visit the blog: www.brambleberrymeadow.com
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Ep. 101 - It's All a Numbers Game
Genetics, breeding systems, and are EPDs all they are made out to be? A Breed Apart, by Adam Henson Best Yet AI Dutch Creek Angus A more in-depth look at EPDs Podcast website: vintageamericanapodcast.com Blog: brambleberrymeadow.com
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Ep. 100 - You Can't Go Home Again?
How can you try to go home in a homeless world. And why you need to. Homestead Festival 2023 Russel Kirk's essay on Mecosta, MI Aaron Renn Where Should I Live? Blog post on Domicide and the Resistance to Rootedness
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Ep. 99 - Dressing the Part
Does what you wear while you homestead matter? Who is "really working" and who is "just cos-playing"? Some pattern lines to get you started if you are interested: Fig Leaf Patterns Black Snail Patterns Folkwear Patterns www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
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Ep. 98 - What Shall We Teach?
Back onto the topic of education - I know, me and everybody else. Today, we'll talk about options outside the standard public schools. Abeka Academy Bob Jones University Time4Learning Memoria Press Well Trained Mind Hillsdale Homeschool Resources Christopherus Lavender's Blue Sonlight Ambleside...
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Ep. 97 - A Firm Foundation
Culture is dissolving into "liquid modernity" and us with it. Let's talk about using your hands to ground your mind and soul in reality, instead. Working With Your Hands Does Wonders For Your Brain The Experience Machine Thought Experiment How To Split Wood Estonian Lace Knitting: Nupps Video (in...
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Ep. 96 - Collector's Edition
Let's talk about collections. What to collect, where to find new items to add, and how to incorporate them into your home. If you have a collection, post a photo on social media and tag me!
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Ep. 95 - Country Gentlefolk
Living an agrarian life with intention, and without neglecting the life of the mind. Hillsdale College Video Courses Memoria College Henry Home Kane's The Gentleman Farmer
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Ep. 94 - Cozy and Warm
Practical Tips and Tricks for staying warm when it's Midwest Cold out. My favorite source for wool/silk thermals L.L. Bean Maine Twill Blanket Fairbault Mill Washable Wool Blanket Classic Stanley Thermos Duluth Fire Hose Pants
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Ep.93 - The Between Times
Savoring the time between Christmas and New Years to make new plans and dream new dreams. Journals for the Homestead Dr. Meggan's Farm Book Planning your Orchard (Ep. 54) Great Books Reading List
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Ep. 92 -A Christmas Eve Ghost Story
This week's episode is my annual reading of a Christmas Eve Ghost story. This year, enjoy "Between the Lights," by E.F. Benson. I thought it fitting, especially because it's set on Christmas Eve.
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Ep. 91 - Rekindling the Magic of Christmas
Do you miss that cozy quiet? The delightful shiver of anticipation? The fairy-glow of Christmas lights and candles? I'll share my thoughts on rediscovering some of the magic of Christmas. Greenglass House A Soul as Cold as Frost The Door On Half-Bald Hill Riders in the Sky Christmas Nativity...
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Ep. 90 - Resurrected Recipes
Recreating lost family recipes, rediscovering food culture, and passing on favorite flavors
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Ep. 89 - Thanksgiving
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, by Louisa May Alcott
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Ep. 88 - Gleaning
A little discussion on gleaning - both literally and figuratively. USDA Gleaning toolkit: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda_gleaning_toolkit.pdf Society of Saint Andrew https://endhunger.org/