Small Scale Life Podcast

Oct 21 2024 231 ep. 40 mins 231

Small Scale Life Podcast artwork

Welcome to The Small Scale Life Podcast, your weekly journey to connect with Nature and Community. Join us as we explore the realms of Gardening, Wellness, and the bonds that bring us together. Your host, Tom, believes that every individual and every place has a unique story waiting to be discovered and uncovered. Together, we’ll embark on an adventure to discover the road less traveled, forging new paths and connections along this enriching journey called Small Scale Life. Plant Deep Roots and Craft Your Own Small Scale Life. The Location and the Path are entirely yours to choose. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become a little better. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey! You can find more about Small Scale Life at our website https://smallscalelife.com.

Leisure Education Health & Fitness

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Hustles and Hurdles: Side Hustles and the Gig Economy

Oct 21 2024 73 mins

In this 232nd Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Adam and I are discussing Side Hustles and the Gig Economy. It seems like there is not enough money for the month at times. One way to make resources stretch is through side hustles and the gig economy. It seems like there is not enough money for the month at times. One way to make resources stretch is through side hustles and

Fading Dreams: Leaving the Farm Behind

Oct 17 2024 24 mins

I stopped by Driftless Oaks Farm this week, and as I looked at the property, it hit me that it is a fast fading dream. I realized that I am turning the page and leaving the farm behind, and even though it sounds sad, this epiphany had to happen for me to move forward here at the Landing. In Episode 231, I discuss some observations, memories and epiphanies I had as I looked over the

ANT Live 3 - Mindset and Milestones: Prepping for a Life Upgrade

Oct 15 2024 76 mins

Our topic this week on the Adam and Tom Live (ANT LIVE) is “Mindset and Milestones: Prepping for a Life Upgrade.” Before you step out on that limb and begin a new venture, there needs to be a shift in your mindset as and your prep for a life upgrade. Starting a new job, new small business, a new project, going in a different direction or starting over again from scratch takes

ANT Live 2 - The Importance of Getting Away

Oct 08 2024 70 mins

In Episode 229 of the Small Scale Life Podcast, my friend Adam Rick joins me as we discuss the importance of getting away on a short vacation or short trip. Both Adam and I went away this weekend. One of us had a get-away with his spouse; the other had a get-away with his son and friends (and their sons) on a fishing trip. There are a lot of benefits to getting away for the wee

Adam and Tom Live: Catching Up with Adam Rick from Modern Frontier Farms

Oct 07 2024 79 mins

In this 228th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I had a chance to catch up with Adam Rick from Modern Frontier Farms in Dousman, Wisconsin. At the same time, Adam and I are kicking off a new Livestream on the Small Scale Life YoutTube Channel on Monday nights at 7:30 PM Central. This is the audio from that first show. Adam Rick is my brother from another mother and owner/cr

9 Types of Garden Fertilizers and How to Use Them

Aug 22 2024 40 mins

In this 227th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Tom discusses 9 Types of Garden Fertilizers and How to Use Them. Tom has tried different methods to improve plant growth in his gardens over the years, and he shares his experience and "recipes" with you. This is intended to be a high level discussion of different fertilizers including Miracle Grow, Mittleider Method

My 4 Garden Failures in 2024

Aug 16 2024 41 mins

In this 226th episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast Tom discusses four garden failures in the 2024 Season, why he suspects these plants are failing and how he plans to change things up to make more productive self-watering garden beds. Yes....Tom just built the garden ion June 2024, and yes, he is going to make some changes already! Listen to find out more. For more information

Garden Chat: Building a Gardening and Homesteading Advice

Aug 07 2024 28 mins

In this 225th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I recorded a video and audio while I was IN the garden, so this is truly a garden chat with your lovable host Tom. In this episode, I discuss the garden build project including the fencing, the border, mulch, gates, Wicking Bed Planters and Hybrid Rain Gutter Grow System Planters. I talk about cabbage worms eating my broccoli,

3 Critical Elements of Vegetable Garden Layout Design and Planning

May 22 2024 24 mins

In this 224th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I discuss three critical elements of vegetable garden layout design and planning. I have always said that there are three elements for successfully growing plants: light, water and nutrients. It is time to take these three elements from theory to reality as I show you how these three elements impacted my new vegetable garden la

8 Tips for a Successful Whole30 Reintroduction

May 09 2024 22 mins

In this 223rd Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I discuss the Whole30 Reintroduction Phase. This is a critical part of the process, and I have 8 Tips for a successful Whole30 Reintroduction Phase. Remember: this part of the Challenge is incredibly important, so please take this phase slow and don’t rush through it. We are on Day 30 of our April 2024 Whole30 Challenge! We