A wee bit of History – Part 1

This conservation project takes place upon a property that is rented, a leasehold estate if you will. I am radically changing the course and future of this property’s landscape. This is an experiment. Here is some of it’s history.

Did we move into a marginal neighborhood back in 1991? No, we moved into a bad neighborhood. The landscape confirmed it. A formerly formidable Avocado tree, hacked up and truncated, the only living thing here at the time. When I brought Kristin to look at the house, she gazed over the bleak horizon as I said, “look honey, a blank canvas.”

This house was languishing on the market, vacant for six months. The dying Avocado, and open desolation beckoned me; they needed me. We inked a deal, moved in and worked feverishly for 18 months to create something, anything that looked and felt different from what we started with.

The Avocado tree? I’m so glad that is has survived, a testament to perseverance. This former giant still emanates love, providing shade and sustenance. It doesn’t produce much guacamole, but it sure keeps the squirrels and us humans happy; honored by it’s presence.