A Common Life

 "January's harsh ice storm is at the heart of our conversation, where we recount the collective warmth we found in the chill, mirroring the camaraderie of past lockdown days. Our homes became fortresses against the cold, as we sealed drafts and prepared for the freeze, finding solace and fun in the most unexpected ways. And the garden, oh the garden! It's a tale of resilience and s...

"Join our cozy conversation as we eagerly await the onset of spring in the heart of Alabama. We're stirring up the quiet of February with talks of garden preparations, tempting your palate with a step-by-step guide to crafting candied orange peels—a sweet herald of brighter days to come. As we tiptoe away from winter's hearty fare, we'll share with you the joys and challenges o...

In this episode, I break down why a home gardener should try growing their own transplants from seed and share how we do it ourselves! If you listen and have questions, feel free to email me at taylor@acommonlife.co . You can also find my write up on this topic on Substack here. Leave a comment if you'd like! Mentioned in the show: Soil Blocks Seed Flats Seed Trays Peat Moss - I use ProMix BX...

"Ever wondered how a sprig of parsley can elevate not just your cooking but your entire day? Well, pour yourself a cup of tea and join Morgan and Taylor as they meander through tales of culinary experiments with garden-fresh ingredients, like the unexpected delight of a mid-winter tabouli. They also peel back the curtain on their couple's podcasting journey, sharing those unscripted mome...

"As the frost settles on our final harvest, we gather 'round the mic to share the warm tales and frosty fails of our December days. From the heartwarming arrival of Ethel, the newest four-legged love in our lives, to the half-illuminated Christmas tree that sparked a fiery new tradition, we wrap up the year with laughter and the scent of pine lingering in the air. There's a race to...

"Ever wondered how to cultivate coziness and make every moment count? Our latest chat takes you on a heartfelt journey from the snug embrace of 'hygge' to the therapeutic wonders of bone broth. Morgan and I are over the moon with 500 podcast downloads, and we're sharing that gratitude with you, alongside our anticipation for the new year's garden. We've got the dirt o...

In this episode, Morgan and Taylor have the privilege of visiting and chatting with Terri Woods. Terri is a homeschooling mother to 9 children and a grandmother to 5. She runs a flower farm with her oldest daughter Ashley and also has her hands all in the family farm and homestead. In this conversation we discuss how she got started in gardening and eventually homesteading. We discuss what keeps h...

In this episode Morgan shares what "I am From" poems are all about and also shares a special one that she wrote about her papaw. Find us Elsewhere: Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan Community Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife Twitter - @Taylor__Myers - Taylor LinkedIn - Taylor Myers DM us on the Socials or email us at Taylor@acommonlife.co Music on the podcast was comp...

In this episode Morgan and Taylor discuss different gift ideas for the gardener, outdoorsman,  and slow living enthusiast. Mentioned in the episode: Lucas Forge Wolf Valley Forge Mama Owl Bella Luna Terrain Copper Tea Kettle The Village Green Every Moment Holy Practicing the Presence Fish Toy Toups and Co. Waxed Apron Find us Elsewhere: Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan Community Newsletter - The...

Morgan joins Taylor and they look back over their November with family, on the farm, and in the garden. Find us Elsewhere: Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan Community Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife Twitter - @Taylor__Myers - Taylor LinkedIn - Taylor Myers DM us on the Socials or email us at Taylor@acommonlife.co Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey . The artist i...

Some December garden tips and some ideas for living seasonally.  Find us Elsewhere: Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan Community Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife Twitter - @Taylor__Myers - Taylor LinkedIn - Taylor Myers Music on the podcast was composed by Kevin Dailey . The artist is Garden Friend . The track is the instrumental version of “On a Cloud”

In this episode, I dicuss how Morgan and I got started growing salad greens for market. He also I also discuss how easy it is to grow them in a home garden. I talk about arugula specifically and discuss a few different ways to enjoy the peppery green.,  Show notes and Mentions: Push seeders .  I mention these in the episode. This is a link of the one I used on the farm. These are unnecessary for t...

In this episode we talk about what we have been listening to, eating, and reading over the past month! Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan ACL Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife Show Notes: The Last Kingdom Forrest Frank CalledOut Music Paul Graham's "How to do Great Work" - Website | Audio Essay on Spotify Winn-Dixie - The grocery store ; The book Kate DiCamillo Pig...

Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan ACL Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife (1:58) Garlic and Onions (3:51) Getting sweeter during the winter (4:15) Covering and mulching root crops (5:18) Bring the TerraCotta pots in! (6:23) Order your seed catalogues (8:05) Leaves make great mulch! (10:33) Bonfires (11:02) Bring the outside in (12:48) Leaves are changing (13:08) The most cozy time...

In this episode, Taylor and Morgan discuss how honey is made, the importance of understanding a bee's reproductive cycle, and how that affects their management. Morgan and Taylor have had a hive for 7 years and in this episode they share how they do it! Mentioned in the episode: Gene Logsdon and his blog on raising honeybees. The Common - The newsletter Morgan and Taylor send out. In this one...

Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan ACL Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife (2:55) A heavy week and a desire for the mundane. (4:14) CS Lewis Quote (7:15) What Morgan is reading: Keep a Quiet Heart   by Elizabeth Elliott Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee De La Floret You Can Make This Place Beautiful - Maggie Smith (11:44) What Taylor is reading: David Benner - The gift of being yourself...

Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan ACL Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife (0:00) Welcome to A Common Life Podcast (2:38) The Joys of Basil | Preserving Basil How to make Pesto that lasts forever! (6:05) Preserving herbs (6:36) Sunshine Tea (7:08) Traveling in Late Summer and Putting up food (8:55) Mosquitoes (10:54) Summer Flowers in the Garden (12:33) Wattle Fence (16:07) State o...

Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan ACL Newsletter - The Common Twitter (X) - @_ACommonLife (1:46) Common Burden (4:40) A Call Back to the Garden (5:40) Planting Garlic and Onions "The vegetable guru Eliot Coleman advises that garlic should not be planted where any member from the cabbage family was growing; apparently this can inhibit the garlic’s growth up to 60 percent. Other sources tell y...

Instagram - @_ACommonLife - Morgan ACL Newsletter - The Common Show Notes and Time Stamps (0:00) Welcome  (1:49) We have a baby (2:30) Fall Garden (2:50) Dahlias - Green Street Farmers market Field and Forage - https://www.fieldandforageflowers.com/ (4:55) Tomatoes (6:15) Daughter is reading! (7:00) Swiming in the creak at the farm Tin Man Ministries (8:50) Taylor summit’s a mountain (10:18) Fall...

In this episode, Morgan asks me some questions that friends, subscribers, and followers sent in. When to plant, too much shade, why I say don't till, ideal garden size, how to know if your soil is good. It's all addressed and more!  Website: acommonlife.co Instagram: @_acommonlife E-mail: Taylor@acommonlife.co Newsletter: Subscribe at the bottom of our homepage! acommonlife.co Become a M...

We recorded this episode in the middle of Serenbe.  A beautiful town in  Chattahoochee Hills, GA.  We talk about Serenbe and the fact it is an "AgriHood". We also mention the plants Morgan wants to grow this upcoming season. ALL of them - the herbs, flowers, medicinals, and veggies.  (0:45) A Common Life (1:50) Serenbe . A really cool place .  (3:30) Steve Nygren - A true visionary . (3:...

In this episode, Taylor and Morgan talk about Taylor passing the garden to Morgan. They talk about conflict and the reasons why they garden. Website: acommonlife.co Instagram: @_acommonlife E-mail: Taylor@acommonlife.co Newsletter: Subscribe at the bottom of our homepage! acommonlife.co Become a Member to receive the Seasonal Guide: Join Here! (1:33) Taylor is giving up the garden (2:55) Morgan’s...

In this episode Morgan and I preview the 2022 winter edition of our quarterly seasonal guide we have lovingly dubbed - The Common. See below for episode time stamps! Where you can find us: Website: acommonlife.co Instagram: @_acommonlife E-mail: Taylor@acommonlife.co Newsletter: Subscribe at the bottom of our homepage! acommonlife.co Become a Member to receive the Seasonal Guide: Join Here! Time S...

In this episode I talk about the history of the “Organic” movement and how it came to be a national certification. I also talk about other labels - sustainable agriculture, regenerative agriculture, and permaculture.  Time stamps for easy navigation: 0:30 - A Common Life plug! www.acommonlife.co   Taylor’s email - taylor@acommonlife.co 2:00 - The history of how “Organic” came to be. An Agricultura...

In this episode I talk about the relationship between plants and microbes and how important that relationship is for healthy plants - and in turn healthy humans.  Time stamps for easy navigation: 1:17 - Similarities between the human digestive system and how plants take in their nutrients. 6:07 - Ways for gardeners to promote a healthy microbial population in their garden 9:16 - What about chemica...