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I am Tom – gardener, river dweller, bird seed artist, bird watcher, professional wanderer,, podcaster and lifelong learner.
Small Scale Life is all about slowing down, growing food and flowers, feeding the birds and living in tune with the seasons.
Whether it is planting garlic, reflecting by the water or finding wellness in simple routines….
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Featured Content
The No-Spend Challenge: Can You Survive 28 Days?
In this 247th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Tom and Adam discuss origins, tips and guidelines for the February No-Spend Challenge (or Frugal February Challenge) on Small Scale Life. Can you survive the No-Spend Challenge for 28 days?
24-Hour Fast and Tommy Cakes Seed and Supply Update
Tom discusses his 24-hour fast challenge: how he felt during and after the fast. Tom also discusses suet projects and the birds in the feeders
End of January 2025 Accountability Stream
To make progress on goals, it helps to have an accountability partner. In this episode, Tom and Adam discuss progress in January 2025
Monk Mode: The Path to Productivity or a Road to Burnout?
In this 244th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Hosts Tom and Adam discuss Monk Mode to determine if it is a path to productivity or a road to burnout. We also discuss Tommy Cakes Seed and Supply and what is happening at Modern Frontier Farm. Tom also agrees to a 24-Hour Fast, which will be executed later tat week (and results in a Just One More Thing Episode with Tom).
2025 Garden Plans, Backyard Birds and Your Questions
In this 243rd Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, your host Tommy Cakes takes the helm for a Just Tommy Cakes Show. Adam is sick, so Tom is going to take the time to dive into his 2025 Garden Plans, Backyard Birds Visiting the Feeders and Answering Audience Questions.
2024 Wins, Losses and Lessons Learned
In this 242nd Episode, Adam and Tom discuss the 2024 Wins, Losses and Lessons Learned. We also discuss what Tom has been cooking up for 2025. He certainly has gone to the birds in this episode!