Author Archives: lovecreekfarm

After digging out the old gopher wire last weekend for two beds, we could now reshape the planter bed and walkway space. Two medium size locust limbs were perfect for this unusual space. The walkway always has to be at … Continue reading →

Today was really productive and really hot.  I was able to complete another border with clay pipes, around a fruit tree. I started by digging out the gopher wire and shaping the bed and walkway: I decided to put locust … Continue reading →

Today, I created a beautiful herb spiral with farmhand Will Burke.  Please check out the new page HERB SPIRAL.        

Yesterday, I picked up a 1/2 yard of 3/4″ drainage rock for this weekend.  We will finish the drainage ditch and backfill a new river rock garden border.  The rocks had already been brought up from the creek and used … Continue reading →

The terra-cotta clay pipes are looking great in the garden as borders around the planting beds and walkways.  Having the materials, such as the pipes, cedar wood chips, and cardboard speed along the process as we labor to make improvements. … Continue reading →

I’ve been wanting to add a CATIO for the cats, and because we are repairing siding on the  back of the house, the timing was perfect.  Our contractor Ian was willing to build one, and I sent him this photo … Continue reading →

Over the weekend we welcomed Sia and Anna to the farm.  Anna visited when she was 2 years old. Now, at 10 years old, she loves animals and is really good with horses.  She and Snickers got along great! Anna … Continue reading →

When feeling overwhelmed and thinking there is such a long way to go, I take the time to look at photos and reflect back on how far we have come.  The before and after photos always bring a smile and … Continue reading →

Today was the day to get the garden deck stained and sealed.  I started at 10am, and it took 2 hours. The second coat will go on tonight or tomorrow when it’s cooler. I had researched the stain/sealer after seeing … Continue reading →

The brick patio was designed 9 years ago (June 2008).  The wood beams have been replaced and reclaimed bricks added.  Next weekend it’ll be pressure washed with polymeric sand swept into the joints.  Also, the river rocks around the stepping … Continue reading →