Well, I did it… I left my home state of Colorado (yet again) and went east to the greenbelt of Oklahoma. Found a quaint little midcentury house on 1.3 acres on a hill and surrounded by old growth trees. The deer frequent the property every morning and every evening. I have a screened in patio to watch the sunset from. It needs a little work, but nothing I can’t handle. I enjoy these old houses that need some TLC, especially when the landlord is okay with me tinkering with things.
I have big east facing windows to watch the sunrise through. Though I’ve only been here a little over a week, I already have a small garden planted. I planted potatoes in a large Tupperware tote. They rode in the bed of the truck for 1000 miles next to peppermint and chives in large pots. I sent my four small heirloom tomato plants ahead of me with my dad when he was passing through. My brother gifted me some miscellaneous squash and melon plants. It’s too warm to plant lettuce without it bolting immediately, but I bought a jalapeno plant and some onion sets. It’ll be a decent garden.
The trees are vibrant with the activity of Cardinals and blue birds and big squirrels. There is a very large nest in the top of one of the trees. I think it may be a Vulture nest, or perhaps some other bird of prey. The shed is overgrown with vines and Queen Annes Lace lines the perimeter of the property. I have much to learn about the local flora and fauna. I would like to do some foraging. This may be a good place to plant some blackberries, but I only have a one-year lease.
My goal is to buy a house and a few acres next spring… It may be time to set some roots, or at least have a base camp. I’m thinking I want chickens and maybe sheep or goats. This nomadic farmer may become a rooted gypsy…
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