Vintage Americana: Recent Episodes
Holly Stockley
Exploring and restoring rural American culture. A history of the things we used to do and a practical discussion of how (and why!) to do them again.
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 Soul."
Regenerative Farmers of America
Livestock Breed Conservancy
Free Farm House Plans by Jay Osbourne
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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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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 or other environments)
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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
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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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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
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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.
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!
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 booksellers.
The same is true of "Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book"
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The choice for this year is M.R. James' "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad."
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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
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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 that happen every year.
Today, let's talk about how to pass on those skills you've sent so much time acquiring.
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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
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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
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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
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
Fermented Berries
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
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 you're looking for well made, genuine denim, I have a couple of suggestions.
or men, Texas Jeans.
For men and Women, Williamsburg Garment Company.
If you're looking for custom linen items, try Earthen Threads Co.
Etsy sources for fabric:
* Linen Dream Shop - Lithuanian Linen
* ZeleNava- Ukrainian Linen
* Cody's Kit Fabric - A selection of wools and cottons in hard-to-find weaves
* Sigrid's Fabrics - Cotton Lawns from the same plant that makes Liberty Lawns
Sources for Indie Patterns
* Dandelion D Designs - If you love the Japanese sewing books, you'll like these
* Stitch Maiden - Patterns with a distinct Vintage feel
* PatterniN - A Korean shop with some very worthwhile choices
* Atelier Serenia - A Dutch shop with vintage choices
Knitwear Designers:
* Tin Can Knits - Classic, seamless sweaters and accessories
* Sister Mountain - nice designs, AND a workshop on designing your own knitwear
* Handmade Life by Olivia - One of my favorite sock pattern designers
This week, we'll talk about the pursuit of hard things - and why you shouldn't stop at learning the basics.
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\
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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 Seeds - one of many good sources for cover crop seeds
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 account and tell me what you think.
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 of Abundant Permaculture
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
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 ingredients. Soaps are a bad idea in modern washing machines. There is a fundamental difference between "soap" and "detergent." For the longevity of your washer, stick with detergents. And I don't know of any that aren't made by some flavor of mega-corp or some sort of multi-level marketing scheme (Amway or Melaleuca).
I do like Le Blanc laundry detergent and linen water. (I'm weird. I also have an unhealthy obsession with household linens). They're pricey, but they are a joy to use. If you're just modifying your practices for a month - you could do worse than just indulging in one bottle.
My favorite family-owned source for makeup and skin care is Toups and Co. Organics
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
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
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
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
A Flicker set of the 1936 Aladdin Kit House Catalog
You can also search archive.org for various kit house catalogs
Gold Country Kit Homes - Panelized kits
Zip Homes Kit Houses
Jay Osborne's Free Farmhouse Instagram
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 article from Masonry Magazine
One DIY oven article
An excellent blog by William Rubel that frequently discusses the finer points of baking bread in a wood fired oven.
My favorite book on the topic is "Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens"
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 make first steps into slow living?
Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead voices some concerns on her podcast, "Old Fashioned on Purpose." I think slavish devotion to cooking like Mrs. Crocombe, or setting up a genuine Victorian Farm a la the BBC might, indeed, be carrying things too far. But might there, at the same time, be some genuine value in those gorgeous images - even if there IS a filter making those eggs look so blue?
Have an opinion? Leave a comment, or share your thoughts on Instagram, and tag me!
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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
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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 Bureau Michigan Centennial Farm Program
Regenerative Farms of America
Joel Salatin, of Polyface Farm
Gabe Brown, of Understanding Ag, LLC
Emmet Van Driesche (who I called Ethan on the podcast. Sorry, Emmet)
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.
Canadian Production Wheels
Twisted Sister Sock Workbook
The Mitten Handbook
Shave 'Em to Save 'Em
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
Everybody's Paint Book
Barn Geek Linseed Oil Paint, in Barn Red
A recipe for a homemade version, from Sweden
A little conversation about folkways, and why we shouldn't surrender them to the blandification of the overculture.
Martin Shaw
Rosemaling Masters
Folk Schools
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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
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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
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
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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 Online
List of Charlotte Mason Curricula
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 case you want to learn that which has - thus far - defeated me)
Spoon Carving Book by Emmet Van Dreische
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!
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
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
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
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.
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 Patterns on Etsy
Recreating lost family recipes, rediscovering food culture, and passing on favorite flavors
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/
What certifications or licenses might you want or need?
Check the cottage food laws in your state:
https://cottagefoodlaws.com/
Maine Organic Farmers and Growers:
https://www.mofga.org/courses/organic-orcharding-classes/
Tillers International:
http://www.tillersinternational.org/
Handweavers Guild Certificate of Excellence:
https://weavespindye.org/certificate-of-excellence/
Master Food Preserver Courses:
https://www.healthycanning.com/master-food-preserver-courses/
Permaculture Design Course:
https://permaculture.org/courses/permaculture-design-course-regen-land-mgmt/
Strong Towns:
https://academy.strongtowns.org/
Livestock Judging Association:
https://www.livestockjudges.org/
Rogue Food Conference:
https://roguefoodconference.com/
The annual Halloween Spooky Story: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, by Ambrose Bierce.
Forgive the iffy audio quality, and the occasional kid-related noises. Technical difficulties interfered with this episode repeatedly.
Today, it's time for a slightly rant-y episode on why small towns and rural communities should try to keep their young people and how to build community bonds.
The New Yorker Article I mentioned
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/11/13/where-the-small-town-american-dream-lives-on?mbid=nl_Weekly+110617&CNDID=49142576&spMailingID=12299815&spUserID=MTg0MjkzMjg1NDUzS0&spJobID=1280558355&spReportId=MTI4MDU1ODM1NQS2&epik=dj0yJnU9ME1tZmdvQVM2VU95Tm01eWxUWDlGVmNmNFA1a0pnV1AmcD0wJm49SVVvMkNiTXJDUmNCRTNiSE0wdXY4USZ0PUFBQUFBR05TaGtF
While it's still Spooky Season, it's also time to turn our thoughts to planning those Christmas gifts we intend to make.
Knitted Animal Patterns
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Extra Creamy Malted Hot Cocoa Mix
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Make custom labels at Canva.com
This week's episode is about side hustles, passive income, and thinking outside the usual box a little.
Selling Eggs
https://homeinthefingerlakes.com/eggs-on-roadside-stand/
Rogue Food Conference
https://roguefoodconference.com/
Art Brooms
https://karaandretta.com/explore-handmade-brooms-and-besoms
How to Grow Willow for Basket Making - You can find some American sources for willow cuttings without much trouble.
https://hannavanaelst.com/2018/01/17/planting-harvesting-grading-preparing-willow-basket-making/
It's getting chilly. Let's talk about fires, fireplaces, wood stoves, and wood piles.
Firewood BTU chart
https://www.firewood-for-life.com/firewood-btu.html
Homemade Firestarters on Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=homemade%20firestarters&rs=typed
Norwegian Wood, by Lars Mytting
https://www.amazon.com/Norwegian-Wood-chopping-stacking-Scandinavian/dp/0857055291/ref=sr_1_4?crid=4H44WTRGO69H&keywords=lars+mytting&qid=1664559478&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMy42MSIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lars+mytting%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-4
Researching your family's Place. Where you come from can be as important as who you come from.
Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association
https://www.miorsa.org/
Hekman Library at Calvin University
https://lib.calvin.edu/guide/collections/hh
State of Michigan Archive
https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/archives/archive-collections
Restless Viking video on Michigan's wonky Townships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzoDDexfd1s
I'm back! I've recovered from a bout of laryngitis and am ready to finish our two-part series on Nuts. Today, we'll talk about eating nuts - in baked goods for the most part.
White Fruit Cake
https://nourishandnestle.com/white-fruitcake-recipe/?utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_term=889021946_38504926_476152&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_content=tribes
Double Chocolate Cookies with Beech Nuts
http://www.mynomadcuisine.com/2021/01/wild-baking-double-chocolate-chip.html
Chestnut Puree
https://modernwifestyle.com/chestnut-puree-recipe/
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In part 1, we'll discuss the cultivation of nuts commonly grown in America.
Hardy Northern Walnuts at Quiverwood Nursery
https://quiverwoodnursery.com/nut-trees/northern-pecan
The Engineered resistant American Chestnut
https://reason.com/2020/10/13/the-usda-should-let-people-plant-blight-resistant-american-chestnut-trees/
Hybrid Hazels
https://www.badgersett.com/info/hazelnuts
Michigan State University's recommendations for Chestnut varieties
https://www.canr.msu.edu/chestnuts/horticultural_care/michigan-cultivars
Treesnap app
https://treesnap.org/
Saving the Butternut Tree
https://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/their_goal_saving_the_butternut_tree
A Blueprint for Restoring the Butternut
https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/61827
What is a hope chest, why should you start one, and what you should put in it.
Lights and Shadows of New York," by James McCabe
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19642/19642-h/19642-h.htm
To order your replacement lock for vintage Lane cedar chest, contact Heritage Home Group at 800-327-6944, by email at by email at newlock@LaneFurniture.com, or on-line:
http://www.lanefurniture.com/CustomerService/Lock-Replacement.aspx
To complete the form, you will need to know:Style Number (from outside bottom or outside back of chest)
Serial Number (from outside bottom or outside back of chest)
Latch Shape, Rectangular or Circular (located on inside of chest top)
New Yankee Workshop Dower Chest, by Norm Abrams
https://www.newyankee.com/product/the-dower-chest/
Bernadette Banner makes Edwardian Combinations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl6Z8VoBwgE
Since I'm off to a couple big vendor events this weekend, I thought I'd talk about organizing craft stash materials and deciding how and what to add when shopping.
PDF inventory list for DMC embroidery floss:
https://www.stitchtastic.com/media/1011/dmcthreadchecklist.pdf
Sewing machine needle storage:
https://www.thelaststitch.com/diy-sewing-machine-needle-storage-system-tutorial/
Michigan Fiber Festival:
www.michiganfiberfestival.info
AQS Shows
https://www.americanquilter.com/
Let's talk about that all-American summer treat: Ice Cream!
"Fix the Pumps" book:
https://www.artofdrink.com/Fix-the-Pumps-2019.pdf
Michigan City, IN Ice Cream Social:
https://www.harborcountry-news.com/news/lakeside-ice-cream-social-beats-the-heat/article_59b67d11-3ced-56a9-9fb8-12ed037ed2e0.html
It's that time of year - flea markets and antique fairs abound. So put on your good walking shoes and lets go shopping.
Farmhouse Vernacular
www.farmhousevernacular.com
Farmgirl Flea
https://www.farmgirlflea.com/
10 Best Flea Markets
https://www.antiquetrader.com/antiques-news/best-flea-markets
Miss Mustardseed Milk Paint
https://www.mmsmilkpaint.com/
Let's talk about reviving the lost art of letter writing - and doing it with flair.
Letter writing prompts:
http://blog.paperblanks.com/2018/02/28-new-journalling-prompts-for-letter-writing-month/
Noodler's Pens and Inks:
https://noodlersink.com/
The Birmingham Pen Company:
https://www.birminghampens.com/
The Penthusiast Box:
https://www.truphaeinc.com/collections/inkredible-boxes/products/penthusiast-pen-subscription-box
Paper Review:
https://www.paperseahorse.com/blogs/news/the-paper-guide
Mountain of Ink blog:
https://mountainofink.com/
Scented Inks:
https://ipenstore.com/collections/j-herbin-ink-1
Today's episode is all about the homestead garden and designing it - kitchen, potager, or flower, we'll discuss them all.
Square Foot Gardening
https://squarefootgardening.org/
Colonial Garden search on Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=colonial%20garden&rs=typed&term_meta[]=colonial%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=garden%7Ctyped
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
https://www.rareseeds.com/
Pinetree Garden Seeds:
https://www.superseeds.com/
Lemon Sunset Evening Primrose
https://www.thompson-morgan.com/p/oenothera-lemon-sunset/6831TM
White Flower Farm
https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/
This week, let's reminisce about Golden Summers, and make plans to add a few memories before the nights start getting colder.
"The Golden Summer," Sarah Hoyt
https://accordingtohoyt.com/2022/07/12/the-golden-summer/
Some things to look at:
A list of Folk Schools
www.bestchoiceschools.com/folk-schools/
The Les Cheneaux Islands
https://lescheneaux.net
This week we explore the livestock heritage of the United States, their origins, and the ins and outs of participating in conservation.
The Cattleman's Texas Longhorn Registry:
https://www.ctlr.org/
Valais Blacknose Sheep Breeding Up Program:
https://www.valais-blacknose-sheep.com/breeding_up.html
Idaho Pasture Pig Association:
https://www.idahopasturepig.org/
The Livestock Conservancy:
www.livestockconservancy.org
In honor of Independence Day, I present you with some selections from John Dickinson's "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania."
Find a .pdf of the letters here:
https://thefederalistpapers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Letters-From-A-Farmer-In-Pennsylvania.pdf
This week we'll discuss a little more about local food, and I'll give you a snapshot of what can be grown, foraged, raised, or made at Midsommer in Michigan.
Jill Winger's Old Fashioned on Purpose - Preserving Eggs:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-fashioned-on-purpose/id1475835329
Perfect Preserves:
https://www.biblio.com/9781556701320
I apologize for the sound quality with this episode.
But aside from that, come enjoy an excellent discussion of that Paragon of Rural Culture: Pie.
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.
Don't forget to swing by the blog and sign up for the E-mail newsletter:
www.brambleberrymeadow.com
Visit the website at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
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/
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.
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.
An interview with Matt Nelson of Spring Creek Heritage Farm. We talk about his birds, his views on rare breeds and custom crosses, and why non-commercial birds are important.
Visit Matt at https://www.springcreekheritagefarms.com/
What is the difference between high culture and low culture, and what elements of each are part of a healthy rural culture?
Society tells us that we have no limits. But both we and our communities are healthier if we both acknowledge and choose limits
My Christmas present to you - a Ghost Story. Settle in and listen to "A View From a Hill" by M.R. James.
Visit the podcast website at www.vintageamericana.com for show notes and more.
Drop by the blog at www.brambleberrymeadow.com to sign up for the E-mail newsletter.
OVer 40 years ago the Peanuts crew already knew something wasn't quite right with those painted pink aluminum Christmas trees. Maybe a less-than-perfect Farmstead tree is the perfect tree for you family.
Don't forget to check the episode page on the website for links mentioned in the podcast. www.vintageamericana.com
Today I'll cover some of the baking traditions my family treasures, as well as some tips for discovering or recovering your own.
Check the show notes for the episode at www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
Come listen to some thoughts on how to step back a little and take time to ponder the meaning of Advent
Visit the podcast website: www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
And the Blog: www.brambleberrymeadow.com
Advent Calendar patterns from Benzie Designs:
https://www.benziedesign.com/search?q=advent+calendar
"An Advent for the Cosmos:
https://www.amazon.com/Advent-Cosmos-Jeffrey-Pitts/dp/1733849718/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=advent+for+the+cosmos&qid=1638146130&sr=8-1
"Peace, Be Still":
https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Be-Still-Christmas-Journal/dp/1735024821/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=peace%2C+be+still&qid=1638146165&sr=8-1
Larissa Holland's felt ornament patterns are available here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mmmcrafts?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1114092073
This week I share some thoughts on an attitude of gratitude, vs. an attitude of entitlement. As well as some suggestions of ways to spend the weekend that cultivate gratitude, family, and a culture of valuing each other.
Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney sing "Counting my Blessings":
https://youtu.be/DXKxazgio2s
Don't forget to visit the blog at brambleberrymeadow.com. I've shared a vintage apron pattern for you.
I do apologize for the audio quality on this episode. Technical difficulties required an equipment switch.
Visit the wesbite www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for more extensive show notes.
And find all the details for Tie One On Day here:
https://www.apronmemories.com/tie-one-on-day/
This week I got to talk to the owner (Harold Wilken) and mill manager (Jill Brockman-Cummings) of Janie's Mill. Janie's Mill produces and sells and variety of organic grain and flour products, sourced and milled in the Midwest.
Come give it a list, and visit janiesmill.com to get your freshly made flours.
Don't forget to follow them on Instagram @janiesmill, especially as the holiday Baking season has arrived.
Visit the podcast website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for more information. And check the blog at brambleberrymeadow.com in the next week or so for a new recipe.
Today's episode is a reading of the original "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.
Stop by the website and tell me if this was a "trick" or a "treat"?
www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
Freedom of choice in food sources, why it matters, and how to exercise it, in spite of regulations.
Visit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links to resources.
What is a Craft Bazaar, why should you shop at them, and what if you'd like to sell at them?
Visit the episode page at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links.
Today's episode is an especial treat. A longer episode than usual, but an intriguing discussion of hedges, their place in the landscape, and in the culture, with Jim Jones of the North American Hedgerow Society.
Visit Jim at the North American Hedgerow Society:
https://www.nahedgerowsociety.org/
And visit the episode page at vintageamericanapodcast.com to get all the links to Jim's work and Social Media.
This week, let's talk about practicing the art of hospitality, how it's different from entertaining, and why it's important.
Check the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for more info.
Today we explore the gradually journey from frozen pizza to from scratch cooking. Where to start, where you can go if you want to, and a little of why it's important.
Visit the website for some cookbook recommendations.
Consider attending the Rogue Food Conference:
https://roguefoodconference.com/
This week, we'll talk about why the "new" idea of managed intensive grazing is really much closer to how animals really behave, and why it's an important tool in good stewardship of our land.
How weeds indicate soil health
https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1530
Stephen Thomforde, who has done a lot of work on using managed intensive grazing to restore ecologies
www.stephenthomforde.com
A farmer using Bison to help restore oak savannah
https://www.sfa-mn.org/restoring-savannas-with-bison/
This week we’ll examine the old Harvest Home dinner, where it came from, and how to bring it back.
Struan bread would make a nice addition to a Harvest Home table.
https://www.thefreshloaf.com/recipes/struanbread
An interesting article on the importance of bread in Polish harvest festivals.
https://lamusdworski.wordpress.com/2016/08/06/harvest/
How to run a cake walk
https://www.carnivalsavers.com/cakewalk.html?epik=dj0yJnU9U1UxamUwVkI1aGVfb2JWbGZzMUE5OGY5Q012blJqVkwmcD0wJm49cjhFcG5pbVdZRzZubVpwbFVPTXJBUSZ0PUFBQUFBR0V5c01v&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social
The National Grange website
www.nationalgrange.org
Today's episode is a brief discussion of the way knitting fits into culture, as well as how to - and how not to - recapture the patient art.
Visit the website for links to vintage knitting publications and some book recommendations for more reading. I'll also share a couple of my favorite patterns for small projects.
This episode covers many of the traditions and folklore involved in building a new home, including endowing it with a name.
Visit the episode website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links to some resources mentioned in the episode.
This week's episode is a protracted discussion of how environment influences life, and the value of cultures - in yogurt and in life.
If you would like more reading on the topic, I can recommend a few articles:
Grace Olmstead
https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2021/04/grace-olmstead-on-uprooted-place-idaho-and-prairie-lupines/
Preserving Local memory:
https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2010/06/preserving-local-memory/
Wanting to preserve your culture is not a bad thing
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/08/wanting-to-preserve-your-culture-is-not-a-bad-thing/
Visit the website:
www.vintageamericanapodcast.com
Visit the blog:
www.brambleberrymeadow.com
Listen to Makala Hales describe her vision of a return to the values and outcomes of the One Room Schoolhouse.
Visit her website:
https://www.1roomschoolhouse.org/
An interview with Shepherdess Deen Heinrich about Romeldale sheep and using genetics as a small producer.
Dee's farm website, Pine Knoll Sheep and Wool
https://www.pineknollsheepandwool.com/
Lots of links and notes for this one, so go visit https://vintageamericanapodcast.com/2021/07/23/ep-22-a-timless-wardrobe-interview-with-marion-mcnealy/
Join me for a discussion of off-the-beaten track fruits suitable for the farmstead. And visit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for links in the episode notes if you're looking for specific fruits.
A look at the Declaration of Independence and how it gets woven into life in small towns.
Boyne City 4th of July
https://www.boyne4thofjuly.com/
Independence, IA 4th of July
https://www.celebrateindee.com/july4th/
Southport, NC 4th of July
https://www.nc4thofjuly.com/events
Loggerodeo
Sedro-Woolley, WA
http://loggerodeo.org/
A transcription of the Declaration of Independence:
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript
The fate of each signer of the Declaration of Independence:
https://www.thepassivevoice.com/what-happened-to-those-who-signed-the-declaration-of-independence-part-1/
Roger's Blog: Michigan Marginalia
https://michiganmarginalia.wordpress.com/
Resources on Localism:
The Front Porch Republic - Online articles, a podcast, books and a quarterly journal:
https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/
The Brookings Institute, mentioned by Roger:
https://www.brookings.edu/
And, while urban environments are not my primary focus, they can benefit from Localism, too:
https://www.strongtowns.org/
Access to most of the Essays in the Localism book published by the American Enterprise Institute:
https://www.aei.org/special-features/localism-in-america/
Exploring canning and preserving. Not so much a "how-to" as a philosophical exploration.
USDA preservation guidelines:
https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
The Ball Blue Book can be found in lots of places. This is just one:
https://www.lehmans.com/product/ball-canning-blue-book
Perfect Preserves: Provisions From the Kitchen Garden, by Norah Carey is out of print.
Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber, is published by Michigan State University.
https://shop.msu.edu/products/prs-09
Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry, by Christine Barrow:
https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393240733
River Cottage Preserves, by Pam Corbin
Join me for a special treat today, as the lovely Martha Hoffman Kerestes sits down to talk about the Dutch Belted cattle breed, heritage breed conservation, and Bestyet AI Sires.
Visit Bestyet AI sires at http://bestyetaisires.com/
Find more from Martha at
https://marthahoffmankerestes.contently.com/
Follow Martha on Instagram at
@farmingwithmartha
And follow Bestyet AI Sires on Facebook
Be sure to also visit the Livestock Conservancy
https://livestockconservancy.org/
And learn more about Dutch Belted Cattle from the Dutch Belted Cattle Association of America
https://dutchbelted.com/
Learn about the Milking Shorthorn (Martha's other love) from the American Milking Shorthorn Society
https://www.milkingshorthorn.com/
The humble rag doll is a timeless element of childhood. Explore the sentiment and meaning of them, and think about making one for the special little one in your own life.
Storybook Toys:
https://www.ctpub.com/storybook-toys-ebook-1/
My Rag Doll:
https://davidandcharles.com/product/my-rag-doll/
Vintage Raggedy Ann Pattern available as a .pdf:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/497926700/raggedy-ann-andy-camel-with-wrinkled?ref=related-1
One of my favorite Doll Artists:
http://www.figandme.com/
And check the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for more doll making links.
What is Localism, and why is it important to participate in your local politics, economy, and culture?
Today it was my very great pleasure to get to talk with Dr. Trey Malone from Michigan State University. He took time out of his day to share a little of what he knows about the rising market for hard cider and offer a bit of advice on how a small farm or orchard might start thinking about producing and selling local cider.
Some of the resources mentioned by Dr. Malone:
University of Minnesota's Business Plan App
https://agplan.umn.edu/
Cider Con
https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2021/
(I admit, I am ridiculously entertained that there IS a CiderCon!)
Michigan Craft Beverage Council
https://michigancraftbeverage.com/
Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition
https://glintcap.org/
This is sort of in my backyard, so I might have to make it a point to go, this year. Maybe we should make it a meet up!
Dr. Malone also recommended a colleague for questions regarding specific varieties of apples for cider. Dr. Chris Gottschalk. Perhaps I'll have to see if Dr. Gottschalk would be willing to share some advice for us later, as well.
And, of course, Dr. Malone kindly offered to field questions or try to get you pointed in the right direction. E-mail him if you'd like some extra guidance at tmalone@msu.edu
I hope you enjoyed today's episode. If you did, do all the usual stuff - rate, review, share. And let me know if you'd like more interviews.
Today's episode is an overview of how to clone your own fruit trees and shrubs, both to save money and to propagate varieties that aren't available commercially.
Some of the best videos available on grafting are put out by SkillCult::
http://skillcult.com/grafting
Making rooting hormone from willow cuttings:
https://www.attainable-sustainable.net/rooting-hormone/
Propagating currants, including the wet cutting method:
https://draughonmiller.com/methods-propagation-currants-season-cuttings-layering-divisi
growingfruit.org
nafex.org
Visit the website at vintageamericanapodcast.com for episode transcripts. And please do me a favor - subscribe, rate, review, and share if you like the show!
Breeding animals on your farmstead requires careful consideration of your goals for doing so. Come assess where you are and where you want to go.
Visit www.vintageamericanapodcast.com for more information related to this episode.
How can you start to be less dependent on fast fashion without looking like an extra from the community theater production of Oklahoma?
The Tale of how my husband and I found our homestead land, and some suggestions for finding your own bit of Earth.
Like Clark Kent in "Superman and Lois," sometimes we need to return to Smallville. Who we are and the places we love are inextricably intertwined.
This week we talk about competitive baking as part of a country girls' repertoire. Come listen to a brief discussion of county fairs, bake-offs, and the shortest way to a heart.
Why we should be passing skills from generation to generation, and why even youtube and SkillShare junkies should make time to learn to do something with their hands directly from another pair of hands. It's important to preserve a whole host of handwork, even in this technological age.
Today's episode is a discussion of the difference between modern livestock and heritage breeds, and why it's important to preserve populations of animals that aren't part of the current industrial agriculture system.
Visit the podcast website for more links, or go visit livestockconservancy.org.
How America got its profusion of Apple varieties, why we're losing them, and what you can do to help keep them around.
Visit vintageamericanapodcast.com for show notes and links.
In this episode, I'll talk about the stories we tell, how they inform our personal and cultural identity, and why that's important. I'll read you some snippets of my favorites, and explain why the story of us is not the narrative being pushed.
A discussion of why the ancient techniques of coppicing, pollarding, and hedgelaying can be an excellent addition to the Rural American independent farmstead.
A brief introduction to the podcast, where we're headed and why we're going there. What is good stewardship, and how can we practice it on a day to day basis? It turns out, there are a lot of ways, and that means we'll have lots to talk about in future episodes. Come along and see.
"The Ghosts of Place":
http://www.michael-bell.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bell-1997.pdf