One of the disappointments of moving in the middle of summer last year was that it was too late for us to start our garden. My family always had a large garden as I was growing up and I was excited to share those experiences – digging potatoes, freezing sweet corn, and sneaking a snack […]
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After receiving a tip from a family friend, my wife and I ventured down a dusty road for the first time together in search of a house that was for sale by owner. The potential was there: wood floors buried beneath dated carpet, solid wood pocket doors surrounded by 100 year old trim, and a faded screen door leading to a covered porch complete with a white wooden swing. So, in July of 2011 my wife and I became only the third family to own this 100+ year old two-story farm house and surrounding acreage on a quiet dusty road in rural Iowa. What you’ll find on these pages is the story of what comes next.
