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Category Archives: Landscaping
fire break
In August, we got a rather unexpected notice from the Ross Valley Fire Department. They were coming to do fire mitigation up the hill behind our house. As it turns out, we are right on the town boundary with open … Continue reading
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a sudden oak death
This is not a bush behind our house. And the odd appliance in the center is not harmless, it is a chainsaw. Jen and I were recovering from Burning Man on Labor Day, resting our exhausted selves and doing laundry, … Continue reading
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sprung
Records are falling everywhere, as an early heat wave arrived in mid-April. Wildflowers are rioting throughout the hills, our landscaping is blooming — it’s an instant springtime. And, we happened to pick these weekends to tile the upper deck. I … Continue reading
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just another house
We hit a major milestone today. The last equipment and debris is gone from the front of our house! For 2-1/2 years, there has been stuff in the street. First a fence, then a backhoe, piles of dirt, rocks, a … Continue reading
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en las piedras
Dozens of details keep us busy, but nothing really newsworthy…until the last week. Now we are rebuilding the slope in front of our retaining walls, and a cheerful crew of landscapers are moving large rocks into position. Our landscape architect … Continue reading
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never ending love for you
It’s been a whole month since we moved in, and for the most part, things have gone really well. Our labor of love, and 3 years of intention, have delivered us into a really lovely place. That still needs a … Continue reading
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vision for the house
May 17, 2005 Ms. Linda NealSenior Planner, Town of Fairfax142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930 Re: Planning Application, A.P. 174-121-07 Dear Ms. Neal, We’ve read your request for additional information on our project, in the letter to Rushton-Chartock Architects on … Continue reading
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