Country Living With Emma

Country Living With Emma

Author: Country Living With Emma Language: English Episodes: 389
Step into the quiet rhythm of life beyond the city limits with Country Living With Emma. This podcast is a gentle, firsthand account from Emma, a single woman in her sixties navigating the realities and rewards of maintaining a rural homestead. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable neighbor, covering the tangible aspects of self-sufficient living-from gardening and preserving food to managing land and repairing things yourself. But it’s more than just a practical guide; it’s a thoughtful exploration of the mindset required for this lifestyle, touching on solitude, resilience, and the deep satisfaction of hands-on work. The narrative naturally weaves in lessons learned over decades, offering a unique perspective on independence, simplicity, and connecting with the natural world. Listeners will find a blend of personal journals, cultural observations on rural life, and quiet inspiration for their own journeys, whether they live in the country or just dream of a slower pace. Through honest storytelling, this podcast becomes a companion for anyone interested in the authentic details and personal growth found off the beaten path.
Episodes
Episode 335 - Starting Off the New Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:17
It's my first day back at work. What did I accomplish, and what didn't I accomplish during my break?
Episode 334 - Tool of the Week: Loppers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:38
This week I'm trying to get stuff done around the property. One of those tasks was to prune the blackberries. Loppers are essential to that task, not to mention upper body strength.
Episode 332 - Christmas Week During the Revolutionary War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:59
I discovered a new YT channel this weekend, Presenting the Past, dealing with the events of the Revolutionary War. I had never heard of the Battle of Great Bridge which took place in early December and led to the evacuat…
Episode 331 - What Will We Miss? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:13
Physical objects often represent important events in our lives. In hard times we may not be able to keep those objects. Having a "let it go" mindset may be necessary.
Episode 330 - Texas History Thursday: Rebecca Adams - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
We begin another Texas pioneer, Rebecca Adams. She lived around Fairfield, TX during the Civil War and managed the plantation while he husband and oldest son served in the Confederate army.