CountryCityWoman

The CountryCityWoman wants a farm so she can grow sheep and cotton and vegetables, and she must have at least one hippo but maybe more.

As a native New Yorker, writer, educator, street fighter, her fondest childhood memories include summers on her grandmother's farm in NC where she was able to run free with the cows. Her dream now is to retire to a farm (or large plot of land) in NC. A well-planned move from the City and a miniature condo, to the wide-open country.

But can she do it and not melt down from the isolation? Her objective now is to prepare, to research, to plan 'green' living, to look into housing or buying land, to sell a condo, to plan companion planting, to investigate solar energy.

A well researched journey filled with anticipation - and hubs!

The photo? The results of sun shining on a faceted crystal and making an image on the floor, with a plant taking it all in.

Join the journey!

And share some of your tips.

In the Spotlight

Caring for a Rubber Plant: the Ficus Burgundy Robusta

Rubber plants were often said to bring good luck - so you don't want to destroy it. Be sure to take just a few steps to make sure yours grows well.

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  The Bull Thistle Plant: Is It Just a Weed?

  6 weeks ago

  The bull thistle is a familiar plant, called a weed, that you see everywhere. Although not native to the US, it has been naturalized and it has health and environmental benefits.

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  dengarden.com

  A List of 10 Types of Flooring Material

  2 years ago

  If you're thinking about quality floor material, there are quite a few options available, including bamboo and hardwood. It pays to be an educated consumer.

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  Door Improvements

  What is a Panic Proof Door Lock Set?

  12 years ago

  If you like the security offered by a double cylinder deadbolt lock, the panic proof door lock set can make sense in a household where many people go in and out.