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An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a more simple life.

Brian & Susy Morris


    • Mar 3, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Cultivate Simple 67: Good Morning and Good Bye

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2014 79:04


    Tips for brewing a great cup of coffee!  We roast our own beans, head on over to see the process in this post I wrote a few years ago. Coffee Beans Figure out what kind of coffee you like, do you like dark and chocolatey or bright and acidic. Fine tuning your tastes will help […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 18: The Family Cow An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a... Cultivate Simple 23: Permaculture, Beyond the Basics Bill & Lauren Errickson from Singing Nettle Farm & Conscious... Cultivate Simple 24: Say No to GMO This week on Cultivate Simple we talk about random topics...

    Cultivate Simple 66: Here Chook, Chook, Chook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 103:51


    This week on the podcast we talk about chickens, how to care for them and why you should have them. I’ve had lots of requests to talk about keeping a small flock of chickens. Before we moved to Maine I’d been longing to have a flock of my own chickens. I love having animals around, […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 26: Plowing with Pigs with Hank Will A note from Mr. Chiots – We had some problems... Cultivate Simple 29: Stew 1.0 An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a... Cultivate Simple 48: Building Community On this weeks episode we celebrate one year of podcasting...

    Cultivate Simple 65: 5×5 Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2014 65:29


    This week on the podcast we talk about the 5×5 Challenge and why you should join in. If you are new gardener, joining the challenge is a great way to get your hands dirty! For the experienced gardeners, the 5×5 challenge offers a good structure to mentor a new gardener. Check out the 5×5 Challenge […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 23: Permaculture, Beyond the Basics Bill & Lauren Errickson from Singing Nettle Farm & Conscious... Cultivate Simple 26: Plowing with Pigs with Hank Will A note from Mr. Chiots – We had some problems... Cultivate Simple 52: Budget and Savings On this weeks episode we discuss coming up with a...

    Cultivate Simple 64: We’re Having A Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2014 52:16


    An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a more simple life. This is episode and today we are talking parties! Books of the Week What theme have you used for a party Related posts: Cultivate Simple 28: Our Menagerie Today on Cultivate Simple we’re talking about what’s going on... Cultivate Simple 31: Five Things Today we discuss the 5 things that would we like... Cultivate Simple 36: MicroBusiness First of all we want to apologize for the audio...

    Cultivate Simple 63: Stew 6.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2014 64:06


    This week it’s a Stew episode so you never know what you will find. First we discuss Home Improvement and share some tips that we have learned (most the hard way). Then we discuss our process for making big decisions in our life. We have a doozy of a decision coming up so we have […] No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 62: Guilty Pleasures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2014 90:09


    Finding a balance can be tough nowadays, we’re constantly bombarded with information and advertising a lot of which is not true. Also, people are very polarized. You have to be 100% in or out about absolutely everything. You can always find a blog, website, podcast, or person that will reinforce your position. Identifying with one […] No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 61: Fermenting for the Flock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2014 91:01


    In this week’s episode we discuss fermenting your own feed for your chickens and other animals. Why should you consider fermenting chicken feed? it increased availability of nutrients for the chickens it actually increases the amount of vitamins in the feed and produces new vitamins makes the food easier to digest because it’s soaked and […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 53: Reading is FUN On this weeks episode talk about some of the books... Cultivate Simple 20: Sugar Me Maple Topic: Maple Sugaring Maple sugaring is fun – everyone should... Cultivate Simple 24: Say No to GMO This week on Cultivate Simple we talk about random topics...

    Cultivate Simple 60: Seeds of Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2014 75:43


    On this week’s podcast we discuss buying seeds for your garden. The seed catalogs have arrived and it is time to think about planting even though you may be buried in snow. Thanks for the support Misti from Wildscape Photo and Samantha. Also a big thanks to Melanie from CA for the lovely food care […] No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 59: New Goals for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2013 76:36


    Today on the show we discuss our process for setting goals and achieving them. Here are some tips we discuss on the show: Be realistic, but don’t be afraid to dream, just be able to put goals on the back burner Break a task down into manageable pieces. Figure out what you’re going to have […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 13: More Better Toast Calendar Winner: Debbie B Geeky Corner with Brian Backblaze Online... Cultivate Simple 16: Ready, Set, Grow An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a... Cultivate Simple 30: Everybody to the Limit An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a...

    Cultivate Simple 58: Preparing for the Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2013 83:04


    With a half of an inch of ice on the ground and more to come, we discuss being prepared for power outages and natural disasters. South River Miso a great source for naturally fermented miso and tamari. The Basics – Prepare for the basic essential needs first: warmth and water – If you live in […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 23: Permaculture, Beyond the Basics Bill & Lauren Errickson from Singing Nettle Farm & Conscious... Cultivate Simple 26: Plowing with Pigs with Hank Will A note from Mr. Chiots – We had some problems... Cultivate Simple 29: Stew 1.0 An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a...

    Cultivate Simple 57: Saving Time in the Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2013 82:41


    MINIMIZE kitchen stuff.  It’s much more efficient to work in a space that is clutter free.  You don’t need more than one set of measuring cups or spoon, rinse out after use and put back.  Invest in a few quality items that will make cooking easier and much more enjoyable.  It’s also easier to maintain […] No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 56: Stew 5.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2013 59:00


    Cultivate Simple, a podcast where we discuss trying to live a more simple, mindful life! This week we talk about our vacation and the things we did. It’s a stew episode so there is a bit of everything mixed in. Books of the Week No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 55: Piles of Pork

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2013 77:19


    In this weeks episode we discuss butchering our pork. We get into the supplies that you should buy and our suggestions for easier and more efficient processing. The first time you do something is always the hardest. Books of the Week: No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 54: Think Before You Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2013 76:58


    Today we slaughtered our pigs. This event led to a discussion about our food, where it comes from, and what is involved in it finding its way to our table. We continue this conversation in the podcast. I made a batch of these sourdough crackers to snack on during slaughter day and they were fantastic. […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 7: Going Local Sourcing food and products from local producers is good for... Cultivate Simple 51: Get a Job In this episode we discuss jobs, the jobs we had... Cultivate Simple 52: Budget and Savings On this weeks episode we discuss coming up with a...

    Cultivate Simple 53: Reading is FUN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2013 76:46


    On this weeks episode talk about some of the books we love to read and listen to. We also answer some questions from last weeks podcast. If you add any of these books to your personal library, be sure to use our Amazon Affiliate Link. It doesn’t cost you anything but put a bit of […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 61: Fermenting for the Flock In this week’s episode we discuss fermenting your own feed... Cultivate Simple 20: Sugar Me Maple Topic: Maple Sugaring Maple sugaring is fun – everyone should... Cultivate Simple 24: Say No to GMO This week on Cultivate Simple we talk about random topics...

    Cultivate Simple 52: Budget and Savings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2013 101:01


    On this weeks episode we discuss coming up with a budget and living by it. Budgets help keep us in line and help give us a baseline as to where we can spend our money. It’s like having a map of where you’re going. Without a budget, you’re spending blind and you might be spending […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 23: Permaculture, Beyond the Basics Bill & Lauren Errickson from Singing Nettle Farm & Conscious... Cultivate Simple 24: Say No to GMO This week on Cultivate Simple we talk about random topics... Cultivate Simple 27: Pondering Ponds Today on Cultivate Simple we’re talking about ponds. We went...

    Cultivate Simple 51: Get a Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2013 89:07


    In this episode we discuss jobs, the jobs we had as kids, the jobs we did in college, the jobs we have done in our adult lives. One of our favorite recipes is Ginger Beef Stir Fry, you can use any vegetables you have on hand and make it seasonal. Related posts: Cultivate Simple 23: Permaculture, Beyond the Basics Bill & Lauren Errickson from Singing Nettle Farm & Conscious... Cultivate Simple 52: Budget and Savings On this weeks episode we discuss coming up with a... Cultivate Simple 49: The Year in Review It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we’ve...

    Cultivate Simple 50: Simple Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2013 109:31


    In this episode we discuss ways to make your holiday celebrations simpler and more enjoyable. Around the Run Brian got new welder, well a used one. Welding was one of his five picks in our episode about Five Things we wanted to learn to do. If you haven’t listened to that episode, check out Cultivate […] No related posts.

    Cultivate Simple 49: The Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2013 97:31


    It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we’ve started Cultivate Simple. Tonight we look at our first year in Maine and discuss some of our plans for the future. If you need some good viewing, check out Sean’s Allotment Garden. Brian’s Geeky Corner There are forums to fix just about anything. Brian has […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 26: Plowing with Pigs with Hank Will A note from Mr. Chiots – We had some problems... Cultivate Simple 31: Five Things Today we discuss the 5 things that would we like... Cultivate Simple 48: Building Community On this weeks episode we celebrate one year of podcasting...

    Cultivate Simple 48: Building Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2013 101:39


    On this weeks episode we celebrate one year of podcasting by talking about building community. Retail Me Not – great place to find coupons for things, particularly large companies. My favorite accounting software is AccountEdge (formerly Mind Your Own Business). I’ve been using it for years for our personal and business needs. Jeannette asked about […] Related posts: Cultivate Simple 26: Plowing with Pigs with Hank Will A note from Mr. Chiots – We had some problems... Cultivate Simple 29: Stew 1.0 An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a... Cultivate Simple 52: Budget and Savings On this weeks episode we discuss coming up with a...

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