Handmade Happiness: Finding Meaning in the Art of Making

About Handmade Happiness: Finding Meaning in the Art of Making

Handmade Happiness invites you to slow down and reconnect with the traditional skills that nourish the body, mind, and soul. Each episode offers practical tips and heartfelt stories to inspire you to live more intentionally and embrace the art of doing things by hand. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just beginning your journey towards a simpler, more intentional life, Handmade Happiness is your guide to cultivating a deeper connection with your food, your home, and the world around you.

Publisher

Thomas and Jessica Clark

Category

education · leisure · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   48 Don't Stop Gardening Yet! Plant Garlic, Saffron & Shallots This Fall

   Just because summer is over doesn't mean gardening season has to end! Fall is actually the perfect time to plant certain crops, and this year we're planting garlic, shallots, and saffron crocus on our Missouri homestead. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, we're talking about fall planting and why some of the most rewarding harvests begin long before spring arrives. We'll share how we're preparing our garden beds, planting garlic and shallots, and trying our hand at growing our own saffron...

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   47 Save Seeds & Grow Free Plants | How Our Garden Keeps Giving

   What if next year’s garden has already begun and some of it won’t cost you anything? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, we’re talking about one of our favorite parts of growing a garden, discovering just how much abundance a single growing season can produce. We’re saving seeds, propagating plants, storing tubers, and finding ways to carry this year’s garden into the next. We share what we’re doing with okra, bok choy, snow peas, calendula, dahlias, garlic, and blackberry plants, includin...

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   46 Preparing Homestead Animals for Winter | Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits, Turkeys & Pigs

   Winter mornings on the homestead are a whole lot easier when you prepare before the temperatures drop. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica and Thomas are walking through how they’re getting their animals ready for winter, from chickens, ducks, and turkeys to rabbits and pigs. We’re talking about the practical cold-weather jobs we want finished before the first hard freeze: checking shelters for drafts while maintaining good ventilation, adding and managing bedding, strengthening pr...

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