Eden & DaneThe Most Common Mistake I See Landowners Make
September 29, 2026
It is not overspending, and it is not picking the wrong species.
Journal
Journal
Notes on land work, written for people who own some. Each entry goes with one email in the welcome sequence, so if something in your inbox was worth reading twice, the longer version is here. Nothing behind a form.
How to Qualify for Conservation Cost-Share and Tax Credits in Virginia
September 29, 2026
Virginia runs five separate programs that pay landowners to manage land well, and almost nobody I meet knows which ones fit their property.
Designing an Income-Producing Estate Landscape
September 29, 2026
Most estates are designed to be looked at and then paid for, every month, forever.
Rainwater Catchment and Swale Design for Properties of Five Acres or More
September 29, 2026
On a large property, rain is the biggest free input you will ever get, and most of it leaves within hours.
The Easiest Way to Improve Soil Health
September 23, 2026
Cover the ground and leave it alone.
Growing Food in HOA Neighborhoods: Yes, It's Possible
September 23, 2026
Most HOA rules do not ban food.
Designing a Productive Backyard From Scratch
September 23, 2026
A productive backyard gets built in layers, and the order matters more than the plant list.
Start Here: The Four Things Every Property Comes Down To
September 22, 2026
The same four questions decide what is possible on a quarter acre in McLean and on twenty acres in western Maine.
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