Monthly Archives: November 2011

Deerhunting, Opening Weekend

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Aster

Some people buy land for hunting.  We bought land and then starting thinking about what to do with it.  What to do with it includes building a house there some day.  We are working at improving the orchard.  It also … Continue reading →

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The Buckthorn Wars

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Aster

The first time we ever walked the property before we bought it, part of the trail toward the back was nearly impassable. Horrible, spiny invasive weeds like buckthorn and multiflora rose, both brought to this country from Europe and Asia, … Continue reading →

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