Author Archives: leo

About leo

I'm in this game to experience everything.

Wheelbarrow wows!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by leo

I found an inner tube that was close to the 4.00 x 6 the tire specified.  I wound up with a 4.10 x 6.0 from my local hardware store for about $12.  That’s definitely more than I expected but better … Continue reading →

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Successful Life Without a Four Year Degree?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by leo

We’re about one year and three months since consciously downsizing our house, spending, and Job.  It has been rewarding and challenging.  The rewards make it all worth it.  We worked for a year at bringing our local web, advertising, and … Continue reading →

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Wheelbarrow woes

Posted on March 4, 2012 by leo

Does you wheelbarrow look like this? Last summer I got this splendid wheelbarrow for about $35.  I know, you should always buy the best tools you can.  I did.  It just so happened I only has $35 to spend.  It … Continue reading →

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Kids playing checkers with all their hearts

Posted on February 28, 2012 by leo

This was from the Biltmore homeschool festival in 2011.

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I’m sys-post to cultivate an understanding of language

Posted on February 28, 2012 by leo

Wha?????!!!!! You may say?  You know the word.  You said it when you were a kid.  There are several variants: Sysposed — sys-pose-d Sposed — spo-z-d They all have the same meaning, according to Websters encyclopedic unabridged dictionary: 1. Assumed … Continue reading →

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Plow research

Posted on February 22, 2012 by leo

I was doing a little research on plow designs.  I got a picture of the hitch point on my “tractor” and I visited my local tractor supply store and got some pictures of designs that are currently for sale.  I … Continue reading →

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Tilling

Posted on February 12, 2012 by leo

I’m looking out front at the 38′ x 16′ plot of “sidewalk”.  I plan to plant a garden in it this spring which has me thinking about soil preparation. The planting area looks something like this -> (The arrows point … Continue reading →

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Garden planning – 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by leo

I’ve been listening to Greenhorn Gardening and Damon (host) has been keeping me on track for planning our garden for this spring; Thanks Damon!  I don’t have a lot to offer yet but here’s my thinking: Measure my spaces (14′x5′ … Continue reading →

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Getting Japanese knotweed to pay its dues

Posted on November 14, 2011 by leo

Japanese knotweed is taking over stream and river banks in the eastern part of the US.  At least, I know it is near me in Western Maryland.  Along most streams or the north branch of the potomac river you can … Continue reading →

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Landscaping With Local Materials

Posted on August 24, 2011 by leo

Our house is in a very steep hill and when it rains the water runs down the hill beside and behind our house like a small stream.  When you want to build retaining walls to direct the water away from … Continue reading →

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