2 Year Anniversary: Tips for Moving to the Country
Cannot believe it has been two years. Just try moving from a zero-lot-line house to 20 acres! Wow. We had a neighbor ask if we… Read More »2 Year Anniversary: Tips for Moving to the Country
Gardens
Buying a Log Splitter
When you buy a new property you plan for many expenses. You also know that you will have unexpected expenses and the log splitter was… Read More »Buying a Log Splitter
Garden
After gardening on a zero lot line property for over 30 years, I was very excited at the unlimited possibilities of gardening on 20 acres.… Read More »Garden
Moving to the Country
While I can’t say that we have not planned for this, it still happened in a very quick and sudden way: all good, mind you-… Read More »Moving to the Country
Texas Heat VS Free Rocks
The Side Yard- The Less is Better Principle After I finished the front yard we knew we needed to do something with the side yard.… Read More »Texas Heat VS Free Rocks
A 30 Year Project Is Finished!
The Evolution of our Front Yard Have you ever started a project with the intention of just completing it and getting on with life? That… Read More »A 30 Year Project Is Finished!
From Playhouse to Chicken Coop
Around three years ago we decided we wanted to raise chickens. If you have read any of my previous articles you will see what a… Read More »From Playhouse to Chicken Coop
Hugelkultur
After another year of drought, I started to investigate gardening styles that use less water. I live in North Texas and our summers can be… Read More »Hugelkultur
The Chicken or the Egg?
I have mentioned in the past that I have a small yard with a limit of six chickens to my property. That being said, I… Read More »The Chicken or the Egg?
Compost Screw Up
I got my soil test results back and I guess the easiest way to describe it is, “I screwed up!” Those of you who have… Read More »Compost Screw Up