We bought a farmhouse in Berks County, PA, in December 2005. We have about 32 acres -- most of the farm's land was sold to developers, so we are surrounded by suburbia. The house itself is a beautiful, old stone house with 3 fireplaces, two of which work. Someday, we plan to retire there, but for now, it's just a weekend, summer, and holiday getaway. (Albeit a working getaway.)
I wish I had started this blog back in 2005. It would be nice to have had a real-time journal about everything we've been doing. Instead, I'll just fill in the blanks as the need arises (and time permits).
The nutshell version looks like this: we've been planting fruit trees and vegetable and flower gardens, battling deer and bunnies, and laying plans for our future "hobby farm." All this while "living" an hour away, raising 3 teenagers (and one almost-teen), and homeschooling.
