When we moved into our home 23 years ago this coming July I never imagined I would be integrating so many things on our little 1/4 acre. I soon filled our plot with a garden, fruit trees, shade trees, grass and flower beds. I quickly ran out of room! We had an adjoining lot that was a 1/4 acre also and it had been vacant since we moved in. After filling up our little plot I soon decided to plant a small garden, 4 ft wide by 50 ft on the edge of that lot. And yes, of course it did indeed go up for sale. Isn’t that the way! We never planned on buying that lot and soon found out we were destined to own it. And that’s where it all began. My husband brought home 3 baby chicks from the local feed store and that opened the doors. Soon to follow were more chicks, ducks, goats, rabbits,bees, 2 cats, a dog and now even a small cow. An orchard of 35 fruits trees were to start us off on that 1/4 acre lot now 48 fruit trees dwell within. 16 grape vines, a greenhouse, berry patches, cold frames, compost bins, chicken coop, barn, garden and a small retail cottage organic garden business all within that small 1/4 acre lot. My husband probably wonders “what if” he didn’t bring home those 3 innocent chicks that April day. I’m sure he never planned on such a life. Just three chicks for the kids and a few eggs.
We have been organic for 15 years now and found this is the only way to grow in harmony with our land. Our garden, orchard and animals are defiantly work, but I can’t think of anything more rewarding in my life. Today the “Urban Farm” is being more than just a way to supply your family with fresh produce, but it’s a becoming a movement I think we should all try!
Out Standing In The Garden 