Tonga In March of 2023 my family got to go with another family to the friendly Island of Tonga. The other family’s daughter was going to be baptized there and we wanted to support. It was a lovely time and a learning experience for all. I loved the community and happiness that all on the [...]
God is in them trees there. Sorry the farmer talke came out just now. For anyone reading this blog religiously (bad pun) you’ll know that there are many things that have happened to me in the course of getting this land and trees that has felt more than coincidental. It’s felt inspired by God to [...]
How to be an Orchardist Own some land Plant some trees It’s really as simple as that. But if you want more information of how I am doing it... Here’s a list of the latest (full disclosure I have no idea what I’m doing) Mow your backyard My backyard is 4-5 acres, and has [...]
Tree planting happening! I’m finally putting trees in the ground! But why should i get all the fun/joy of planting a tree. I’m throwing a party to let anyone who wants to come and plant as many trees as they would like. Designing a multi-varietal orchard My orchard is not going to be a [...]
You cannot draw from an empty well First, let me say none of the pictures of land, except the crooked ditch. are from my land. I am finally making progress on my Olive oil orchard! I received a grant from the CDFA towards a windbreak within their healthy soils program. And isn’t it nice [...]
New Truck: Meet the newest addition to the Fox Family Farm. It doesn’t have a name, but Over Christmas I went and bought a 6 seater 2007 Toyota Tundra. It was a fair deal, not a great one or awful. Just fair. Now if I need I can pull a trailer full of trees, rocks [...]
