Becoming a Farmer
A software developer buys a half-acre lot in La Mesa and slowly, inevitably, turns into a farmer — complete with vintage tractors, massive garden beds, turf removal, and a DIY sidewalk project.
I’m moving to a farm.
I … kind of want an old tractor now.
I have concluded that growing grapes is way too fun. These came with the house, and we thought they were dead. Next season it’s going to be time for some cool trellising.
I spent my weekend moving a ridiculous pile of mulch using cute little antique garden tractors. AMA
It was like, 15 yards of mulch, and my yard is bumpy, up hill, and full of gopher holes. The wheelbarrow was SO slow going. Also, not nearly as fun!
Still not nearly enough mulch or landscaping, but this is still pretty relaxing way to end a long day.
This weekend we finally started doing anything with the backyard. Prepping for a fairly massive garden space. Included some vintage tractors provided by my dad.
It’s hard work, but prepping a garden does something for my brain and body that I just don’t get from tech anymore. Is this what getting old is?
Some personal news. I have a tractor now.
Garden, or hipster wedding venue?
My dad, not me. Same tractor.
I’ve gotten into “garden tractors” for this reason. Mostly using a plow and a harrow for now.
Tractor rides through the grape tunnel are definitely a perk.
I really should reflect more on how much fun it is to work from home (even if I sort of suck at it). Our mini-farm-in-the-city has some magical moments.
Not sure what happened exactly, but I’ve kinda turned into a farmer? I spend most mornings/evenings in the garden lately.
Come on over dude, we’ll have you confront your fears on a tractor ride.
That was a lot of work. But this stretch is just about ready for some sidewalk. Making Fletcher Hills more walkable, 70 feet at a time.
Our sidewalk project is actually part of our turf removal project! We’re removing 2,900 square feet of grass in the front yard. Will be replaced with a much more interesting mix of native plants, pathways, and responsible storm water management.
Apparently I have a spring in my backyard?
I took a year off of tech and “flipped” a house. I’m back in tech, work from home and “farm” in my backyard. My regular commentary is - “I love this, but glad it’s not how I make a living”.
Tech to Farm is a trope. But not in the way this guy thinks.