Almost three years ago to date, the Planner and the Kid planted a garden. It was lovely dirt for cucumbers, squash, peppers, green beans, snap peas and okra. Rooting for Okra was not to be. Winds, lack of rain, poor soil, and gophers all lead to the quick failure of the garden. Since then a lot has happened and there just has not been the time nor the energy for another garden attempt. Over the last several months, above ground…
Ah, the never ending task of completing the RWCS. Back in November, Boxes in Fields had half of the Work Box plumbed for water collection but the project was never completed as materials were lacking. Between then and now, time seems to have slipped away quite quickly with work and other repairs. With the rainy season upon us and the water tanks almost empty, it is time to finish the collection. Last week started the final stage with the removal…
Being an adult can be no fun. Since moving to Boxes in Fields, we have been using our neighbors driveway. Deciding to be an adult, the first step in the long process of building our driveway were started way back in December during Ground Maintenance Week. Not one necessarily better than the neighbors’ but our own. So if and when it does rain and we make a giant mess with trucks and trailers and tractors, repair work can be done…