Archive for the Category ◊ Country Wisdom ◊

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• Thursday, May 03rd, 2012

Farmer burnout. Like any time consuming endeavor, farming and homesteading and easily monopolize your time and start to become overwhelming. We talk about some ways that we can deal with getting burned out on farming.


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• Monday, March 26th, 2012

We talk about some farmstead cures for seasonal allergies, take some feedback, and have a little fun with the news.


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• Sunday, February 26th, 2012

We hear from Alex Jones, take some great feedback from Stacey, and talk about some of the pitfalls of buying rural property.


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• Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Part 2 of 2 where Laura and I discuss the ins and outs of owning and caring for horses.


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• Friday, December 10th, 2010

Another two parter where we take some great feedback and then talk about some things to consider when you decide to move to the country.

Beans and Grits Blog
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Mother Earth News – Basics of Tresspassing Laws
CDC info on well testing


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Music: Roger McGuinn
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• Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Hey folks,

One of my geographically distant (albeit cool) extended family members gave me an almanac of country wisdom this year for Christmas. And I thought it was perfect to put my own spin on some of these tips and share them with you guys on the blog and in the podcast. So as such I’ve added a new category to the blog called.. “Country Wisdom” (Pretty original, I know). I’m also going to be tossing in some of these tips to the podcast, so I’m excited about that.

So in honor of this auspicious occasion, I’d like to present this helpful tidbit to kick it off!

How to store Herbs

Here’s a few tips on how to keep your herbs viable through the colder months when you might not have access to any fresh plants.

  • Make sure you use the right container. Airtight glass or metal are the best way to go. If you go with glass, make sure that it’s dark or that you store it in a dark location, since light will degrade the potency of the herb over time. Used mason jars (like the ones you would get from our jams and jellies) work well.
  • Make sure they are completely dry or they will mold. if possible store them on a dry day with low humidity.
  • Once you do get them dry. Store them in sealed containers immediately. Leaving them out on the drying racks or handing longer than necessary will also degrade the potency of the herb.
  • Store different herbs in separate containers to keep the flavors from mingling or degrading each others.
  • Watch for condensation. This is especially true if you keep your herbs in a cold place or if you live in a northern climate. Condensation is bad.
  • Enjoy!