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Laura Lindsay
On the banks of Goose Creek
When we bought this house the previous owners passed along a binder of historic details about the property, including Timothy Taylor’s family tree.
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Laura Lindsay
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Be Our Guest
There has been a years-long evolution as to when we opt for a DIY solution in the midst of a big project.
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Christopher Lindsay
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Nurtured by Nature
Loudoun County, Virginia is home to a 300-mile network of gravel roads dating back to Colonial times.
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Laura Lindsay
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How it all began
In 2020, we were living in a vibrant section of a major city with easy access to restaurants, cultural arts, and an international airport.
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Laura Lindsay
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Of Mice and Chipmunks
Chipmunks occupy a unique place in the rodent world, distinguishing themselves from their less charming cousins.
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Christopher Lindsay
5
Honey, I Shrunk the Farm
Willow Greens Farm sits on 7 acres at the corner of a somewhat busy road and a gravel country road, 2 miles outside of a small town.
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Laura Lindsay
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Tall, Dark Strangers
It’s no wonder that vultures have never really taken off as domestic pets. What with their Keith-Richards-as-Skinhead looks, and a tendency to vomit…
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Christopher Lindsay
2
A Fountain is an Iterative Thing
The brief on this was pretty straightforward. Design a fountain for the Entry Garden that a) matches the aesthetic, b) isn’t a nightmare to maintain…
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Christopher Lindsay
7
Risks and Rewards (a July Update)
We left our garden alone for two weeks. You won’t believe what happened next!
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Laura Lindsay
8
Meetings with Remarkable Trees
There is no doubt that our connection with trees goes far beyond the physical. Even before recent research found that a vast network of mycorrhizal…
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Christopher Lindsay
6
Having a gourd time
In the autumn of 2021 we visited the Waterford Fair, which celebrates both the history of this 18th-century milling village and the work of local…
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Laura Lindsay
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