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01/13/2026

First of many olive eggs on the homestead. 🥰 ❤️

Coffee with God Daughter
09/01/2025

Coffee with God Daughter

Progression of our chicken coop build! Our design and completed coops is going to be very unique..how?! Just wait for t...
05/23/2025

Progression of our chicken coop build! Our design and completed coops is going to be very unique..how?! Just wait for the next post to view the completed project. I’m extra so you know it’s extra too!! So excited to get it completed. More to come..stay tuned!

The zucchino Rampicante has become one of my most prolific plants in my garden. Ever since I began growing it 2 years ag...
08/14/2023

The zucchino Rampicante has become one of my most prolific plants in my garden. Ever since I began growing it 2 years ago, it has become a staple! Tasty, sweet and the best part, super easy to grow. I love how this particular plant is not as prone to the notorious B.U.G! 😂 aka the squash bug. are you ready for your yearly harvest? 🥰😊❤️

Need recommendations on good greenhouses. If you have knowledge on nonprofits obtaining a greenhouse, advice would be gr...
01/10/2022

Need recommendations on good greenhouses. If you have knowledge on nonprofits obtaining a greenhouse, advice would be greatly appreciated. ❤️ thanks in advance.

Elderberry harvesting!! But it’s been sooo hot!! 🔥 🔥. Although I can back into the house looking like I jumped in the po...
07/27/2021

Elderberry harvesting!! But it’s been sooo hot!! 🔥 🔥. Although I can back into the house looking like I jumped in the pool, I had to get the berries before the birds did. So far I harvested almost 5, 1 gallon bags. This is a lot more than I got last year so I’m happy happy. Still more to harvest as they were still green. I’m able to get 1-2 bags every other day. I’m happy happy with what I’ve gotten so far. ❤️

Last year I ordered 2 year asparagus crowns. My first time planting asparagus. I have both green and purple. They are st...
03/28/2021

Last year I ordered 2 year asparagus crowns. My first time planting asparagus. I have both green and purple. They are starting to pop up. So exciting and beautiful. I’m so fascinated by the way they grow.

In our never ending search to help our guests, we decided to purchase a tipi. Our poles were delivered today and it will...
03/09/2021

In our never ending search to help our guests, we decided to purchase a tipi. Our poles were delivered today and it will be similar to pictures 2 & 3. We hope to have lodging available the beginning of summer. 😊.
Guests of Old Man River Nature Retreat will be able to have a nice place to stay and experience being out in nature first hand. Once our garden is flourishing again, they will be able to partake in the garden and feast on meals made with garden fresh veggies.
If you are a vet or first responder dealing with ptsd, we are here for you. Reach out to me here or at www.oldmanriver.org for information

I really need to start my seeds but these snowy days make me very unmotivated. Makes me feel like “what’s the point”. I’...
02/11/2021

I really need to start my seeds but these snowy days make me very unmotivated. Makes me feel like “what’s the point”. I’m tired of snow-I’m so ready for warm weather.

06/13/2020

Here at Old Man River we believe in the power of nature to reduce anxiety and help to heal yourself. This is why we provide a beautiful natural sanctuary for veterans and first responders with PTSD.

Many studies have now shown that being in nature helps to reduce and alleviate PTSD symptoms.

We are open for day use of the property to veterans and first responders.

We have a lake full of fish, approximately a mile of hiking trails and a beautiful and relaxing waterfall you can just chill at and reflect.

Please bring your family and have fun in the beauty of nature. Whether you want to use the property with your family or have a kind and caring ear to speak with, we are here for you. You are not alone.

If you or someone you love may be interested, please have them message us through this page and we can work out the dates for your visit. We take social distancing into account, therefore visitors will have exclusive access to the property. Visits must be scheduled.

Studies also show that having a purpose and being of service is another way that greatly helps. If you would like to get involved with us by helping with a project, with maintenance or gardening, or being part of our support structure for those who need to talk, please let us know.

In these trying times it’s good to be in nature and to be there for one another.

Thanks and much love to all.

Quick garden update. Protecting my eggplant from bug infestation with tulle. Eggplant has been a challenge for me. The g...
06/05/2020

Quick garden update. Protecting my eggplant from bug infestation with tulle. Eggplant has been a challenge for me. The get completely decimated by flea beetles. This year I added the tulle after a treatment of beneficial nematodes. We are trying to use up and give away as much lettuce as possible before they bolt. It’s getting huge!! They’ve done so well.

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