Episode 378 - Frugal Friday: All Things Gardening!

Episode 378 - Frugal Friday: All Things Gardening!

Author: Country Living With Emma March 13, 2026 Duration: 34:59
This is the time to learn gardening. It can be as cheap or as expensive as you choose. There is loads of free information on gardening online and available from your county extension office. Take advantage of it! Plus, a Scottish study found that gardening decreases our risk of developing dementia by 35%!

Get outside and grow something!

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Episode 416 - Basting a Large Quilt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:27
It's Friday, and my big goal for the weekend is to get my Civil War BOM quilt basted and ready to take on the road next week to start quilting.
Episode 413 - Tool of the Week: Steam Iron [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:37
The lowly steam iron may seem like an unlikely tool of the week, but I used mine a lot this weekend while working on my Civil War BOM quilt top. A good iron is essential for sewing. There actually was a water sprinkler c…
Episode 409 - Monday Thoughts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
A recap of the weekend. What's happening in the garden and in the world.
Episode 408 - A Hodge Podge of Stuff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:05
Typical Friday chat about the coming weekend, quilting plans, and more about the Women's Institute.