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Hopscotch, Greenhouse & Concrete

27 September 2009
Hopscotch on the Patio.

Colorado has “interesting” weather. I’ve always called it bipolar, as in the manic/depressive type and not the north/south type. During our first year here, my father-in-law came for a visit. We went out for dinner and were wearing shorts. Upon exiting the restaurant, it was snowing. Truly, the temperature swings up and down like a [...]

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Greenhouse is Starting Construction

5 September 2009
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Two weekends ago had Papa in a rented backhoe digging a very big hole. Naturally, it rained for two days after digging. Mr. B and Miss Chief had a blast sliding in the mud and the dogs brought in enough of it to fill a vacuum bag.
I received the Permit from our Regional Building Department [...]

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New Construction Project

29 August 2009
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My wonderful architect, Scott Harvey, has put together an awesome set of plans for the greenhouse.
Stats:

Greenhouse in Central Colorado (south of Denver, north of Co Springs)
Just under 800 sq ft (21′ X 40′ outside measurement)
15′ at the peak
Solar with SHCS (subterranean heating & cooling system)
25′ from house with covered-in-winter pergola leading to the door
West and [...]

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Permaculture Research

8 July 2009
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I’ve been reading up on permaculture again. It’s always a good way to remember that, from a Christian perspective, we are to be stewards of the Earth. From the Buddhist perspective, it is good to work in harmony with nature and do no harm.
Coming soon to our property is a greenhouse. It’s gonna be a [...]

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