Shelter And Storm 1 Of 11 – Preface & So Near The Soil Part 1

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Book cover for Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless by Tamara Dean, featuring a wavy green, blue, and tan abstract background with white text.

Tamara Dean and her partner David decide to live a healthier life far from the distractions of the city. They choose an eighty-acre farm in the Driftless area after falling in love with the unique topography. They meet a neighbor who is a local retired farmer named Hugh. Tamara plants a garden.

Listen to Tamara Dean on Wisconsin Today

Tamara Dean joined Kate Archer Kent on Wisconsin Today back in April of 2025. They discussed “Shelter & Storm” as well as homesteading and writing challenges Tamara has faced since leaving the Driftless area. You can hear that interview here.

Episode Credits

  • Susan Sweeney Host
  • Michele Good Technical Director

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