How are the olive trees? Before I get to it, people are asking “How are the olives doing?” Answer, They’re alive! Don’t let this picture fool you... There are olive trees hidden out there. Also, I picked the right crop for my life style. It turns out that Olive trees are very resilient. I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With longer hair than before :) It’s been several months before I have been able to blog. I have some news on the property that I would like to share with anyone who is reading this. I’m planning on planting trees this winter. I don’t know if it will be all the trees, but [...]
