It's the final episode of the season, and we're going to explore what it takes to make it in this agrarian way of life when aptitude isn't in the cards. For a written copy of this piece, visit The Radical Homemaker Blog. You can learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm at SapBushFarmStore.com.

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Family farm life is rife with daily disasters. If we measure our happiness based on our ability to avert them, we’ll never be content. The trick is to enjoy the life in spite of them.

I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 19 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. To find a text version of this post, visit The Radical Homemaker blog. To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, find us here.

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Living rural has typically necessitated car ownership. Our family tries to minimize that expense for ecological, financial and quality of life reasons. But now both our daughters are driving….What will this mean? You’re listening to Season 5, Episode 18 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the transcript over on the blog at The Radical Homemaker.net. Learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm here.

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The real estate market is booming. What does that mean for our farmers? I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 17 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the written copy of this story over on The Radical Homemaker Blog. To visit Sap Bush Hollow Farm on the web, find us here.

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What does it take to savor every moment of every day? I’ve been taking lessons from a two-year-old. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 16 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the transcript on TheRadicalHomemaker.net. Click here to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm.
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I believe my meditation practice has improved my life immeasurably, making me less volatile and more full of loving kindness. But does that mean there is never a place for a splash of volatility? I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 15 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the transcript on The Radical Homemaker blog. To visit Sap Bush Hollow Farm on the web, find us here.

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Life throws all kinds of challenges at us. But if we’re living the life we want, even the challenges can be valuable experiences. I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 14 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, and today we’re going to talk about Bears, Bees, and other failed endeavors fit for a castle. Read the transcript over on The Radical Homemaker Blog. Find out more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm here.

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“We are all in the gutter. But some of us are looking at the stars.” - Oscar Wilde

I’m Shannon Hayes, and you’re listening to Season 5, Episode 13 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, where we’re going to talk about the power of hope and friendship. If you'd like a transcript of this episode, find it on The Radical Homemaker blog here. If you'd like to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, find us on the web https://www.sapbushfarmstore.com/.

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