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The Root CellarEpisode 20: What's in a name?Jolene and Andrea discuss the words, "Modern" and "Pioneer"...and nineties foods....and hotel soaps...and more.
2019-07-1036 min
The Root CellarEpisode 19: Make it or Buy itAndrea and Jolene play a fun game of Make it or Buy it....come and play along.
2019-07-0339 minThe Root CellarEpisode 18: Summer DaysAndrea and Jolene catch up after being off the air for a couple weeks. They talk about the struggle to keep a garden growing on the wind swept prairie of eastern Oregon, what to do with all that mint and keeping up with crazy kids.
2019-06-1937 min
The Root CellarEpisode 17: That's so Boujie!Jolene gives Andrea a lesson on fancy slang as they talk about the sweet tasty treats of summer.
2019-06-0545 minThe Root CellarEpisode 16: Green AcresJolene and Andrea laugh about country life, discuss the mystery garden and visit with another city girl turned country, their good friend Joselyn.
2019-05-2952 minThe Root CellarEpisode 15: More Than Material ValueJolene and Andrea discuss why they hang on to hand me downs, old stuff and how dollar amounts don't always equate value. Also, listen up for the newest updates on the farm...including some buzz worthy additions to Black Acre Farm.
2019-05-2240 minThe Root CellarEpisode 14: Get to Know Breaking Grounds CoffeeAndrea and Jolene sit down to discuss small town living, running a successful business, being a mom and returning to your roots with Tayllor Brannon from Breaking Grounds Coffee. Tayllor is a powerhouse of kindness, inspiration and hard work. She encompasses the qualities of a true pioneer woman...listen and find out!
2019-05-1547 min
The Root CellarEpisode 13: Bits & Pieces and PicklingJolene and Andrea get together to talk about pickling asparagus, but end up with cats in wells and kids melting down.
2019-05-0844 min
The Root CellarEpisode 12: Dying like a PioneerIn this episode Andrea and Jolene will explore the topic of disease and death during the days of the pioneers and why we are thankful for penicillin. Maybe our ancestors of the Victorian era can teach us a thing or two about dealing with death? Also, we talk about asparagus...take a listen.
2019-04-3046 minThe Root CellarEpisode 11: Family ValuesHave family values really changed that much? Jolene leads a discussion on the concept of family values and how values have evolved since the Leave it to Beaver days. Does your family have a mission statement? Should it? These questions and the latest farm news on this episode of the Root Cellar.
2019-04-0938 minThe Root CellarEpisode 10: Get to Know Lara NeifferJolene and Andrea sit down and visit with Lara Neiffer from Neifer Ranch, a local farm that sells grass fed beef, free range chickens, eggs and Beef Face, a pretty awesome skin care product. Hang out and listen in to learn how Lara traded in city life for a life on the farm, and became an inspirational woman farmer for the rest of us.
2019-04-0240 minThe Root CellarEpisode 9: How Does Your Garden Grow?Spring is in the air and we are ready to get our gardens started! From ordering seeds to deciding how far apart to plant those tomatoes, we talk about the fun of gardening.
2019-03-1939 minThe Root CellarEpisode 8: Is it worth it?Andrea and Jolene debate the good, the bad and the ugly of doing it yourself. Is it really worth it to make that homemade jam? Will you make your fortune turning your hobby into a business? And a kid gets lost at the mall...oh, and a birthday!
2019-03-1233 minThe Root CellarEpisode 7: Looking ForwardWhat flavor is February? And what will Andrea and Jolene be up to over the next several months? Listen to find out!
2019-03-0550 minThe Root CellarEpisode 6: Hygge on the HomesteadSo what is Hygge anyway?!? and how do you say it?...Jolene and Andrea break down hygge and what it looks like and feels like in our homes.
2019-02-2639 minThe Root CellarEpisode 5: Free Range vs Cage Free Kids?!?How much freedom should kids get? Jolene and Andrea discuss the parenting world through the eyes of a chicken farmer.
2019-02-1939 minThe Root CellarEpisode 4: Days of Our LivestockJolene and Andrea discuss the ins and outs of living in small town America. What exactly happens when a city girl moves to the country?
2019-02-1233 minThe Root CellarEpisode 3: Puns, Pigs and Time ManagementIn this episode we discuss the struggles with time management, some useful strategies and have a good laugh along the way.
2019-02-0735 minThe Root CellarEpisode 2: The Allure of Self SufficiencyJoin us as we talk about why we are attracted to the idea of self sufficiency and why we are probably not the only ones!
2019-02-0621 minThe Root CellarEpisode 1: Down the Cellar DoorJoin us for the first time in the Root Cellar where we talk about being modern homesteaders trying to preserve the pioneer spirit. Meet Andrea, a self proclaimed collector of all do-it-yourself skills and Jolene, a master at canning and a beast at crochet. So just how did these "city" gals end up living a house on the prairie life? Take a listen and find out...
2019-02-0537 min