Summer Shop Update
It’s summer at the Shop and things are getting done. But the Bag has been having a run of bad luck.
Jun 30, 2021
Clark Gardens (Garden Field Trip Pt. 2)
Visiting Clark Gardens, east of Mineral Well, Texas (Part 2 of our postponed Mother's Day field trip).
Jun 4, 2021
Chandor Gardens (Garden Field Trip Pt. 1)
Visiting Chandor Gardens in Weatherford, TX.
May 31, 2021
Creating a Gabion Column
Our first try at creating a gabion column, which we used to mark the entrance to Wheelbarrow Run. We also place another new bench and check in on progress at the shop.
May 23, 2021
Spring at Pritchett Hill
Checking in on the first flowerbed and progress on the new shop.
Apr 11, 2021
Framing Complete
Spring at the hill. We're pruning, planting, chopping firewood and checking out progress on the shop.
Apr 4, 2021
Up Goes a Shop
Celebrating our 3rd spring with a new addition
Mar 14, 2021
Happy Birthday, Bag!!
Arial exploration of the hill and a walk down the new pipeline path. And a big Happy Birthday to Joni!
Jan 17, 2021
2020 (Year 2)
Things are Happening at The Hill
Electricity is up, pole saw obtained and plans have started for the new Shop.
Nov 8, 2020
Painting the Town Red... but not Iris
Painting an old well house and planting more iris at the Hill.
Oct 2, 2020
Overland Park Arboretum (Garden Field Trip)
Stopping by for a quick visit at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Sep 17, 2020
Fence Cleanup
A quick look at removing smilax and other stubborn vines from an old barbed wire fence... but sped up to comically fast speeds!
Sep 17, 2020
So Many Chores
Clearing brush along the western fence, connecting the well to a faucet, moving a cast iron chair, spreading wildflower seeds, cleaning up a hillside path and opening up another. All on today’s episode of Fun at the Pritchett Compound.
Aug 23, 2020
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Fences posts and gates are up, water is on and rocks are moved. It’s a busy, hot day in Alvord, TX.
Aug 16, 2020
Joni’s Personality and Gardening Gifts
Joni takes a personality test (sort of), then opens assorted gifts of varied quality and origin.
Aug 1, 2020
Blazing a New Trail (and Other Dangerous Ideas)
Getting creative on how to remove tree limbs over the gîte. A demonstration/complaint on changing out Ryobi weed eater line. Complaints about routine path maintenance turns into carving out an entitled new path.
Jul 27, 2020
The Importance of Turning Things On
An update on the water well and a quick tour of first finished garden.
Jul 19, 2020
Well...
Cleaning up around the well house and updates on the Hill.
Jul 10, 2020
2020 Garden Plans
Touring the vegetable garden and showing off some recent plan purchases. Oh the things we filmed before the apocalypse!
Mar 20, 2020
This Year Will Be...
We’re back!
Mar 8, 2020
Dog Days at Rolling Acres Boca Vista Phase 3
Jake’s first visit to the hill
Dec 8, 2019
2019 (Year 1)
Pathy Path Patherson
Exploring new hillside paths.
Nov 24, 2019
The Hill’s First Iris
Planting the first set of iris around three happy pups
Oct 21, 2019
The Great Iris Divide
Guests at the Hill and dividing a bunch of iris
Sep 22, 2019
Interspersed Tractors
Taking down more of the fence and pickaxing out a tree root ball
Sep 14, 2019
Surprise Gate
Chit chatting while we dig for buried (junk) treasure!
Sep 7, 2019
Ne’er-Do-Wells and Scalawags
Taking down a useless fence, digging up tree roots and celebrating September by sweating more than we ever did in August.
Sep 3, 2019
The Holler
Clearing around the well house; The Bag explains how she became The Bag.
Aug 24, 2019
Well House Weekend
Cleaning up the well house, minor injuries and real pickaxes!
Aug 17, 2019
The Hill’s Horrible Dirt
Fighting compacted sandy loam around the gîte.
Aug 10, 2019
Messing with The Bag
On this very special episode - which is age restricted so click this link to view - Mom gets drunk and opens stuff. NSFW but hilarious.
Aug 8, 2019
Regarding the Gîte
Ripping out the gîte window while waiting on heavy machinery to be delivered.
Aug 2, 2019
Vinegar vs. Brush Killer: Which Kills Anything? Pt. 2
Will vinegar actually kill poison ivy? Is The Bag actually Charlton Heston? Let’s find out!
Jul 27, 2019
Identifying Plants with Google Lens
How to use Google Lens to identify plants and plant varieties.
Jul 25, 2019
Fixing a Container That Won’t Drain
Amending the dirt, elevating the pot and replanting a favorite pot on a hot Texas day.
Jul 21, 2019
Vinegar vs. Brush Killer: Which Kills Poison Ivy Better? Pt. 1
Experimenting with vinegar and brush killer to discover which works better on poison ivy
Jul 20, 2019
Pinching and Pruning Supertunias
Trimming a Supertunia can encourage mounded, fuller growth - especially during the heat of summer. We show you how to give this Vista Bubblegum a haircut.
Jul 18, 2019
Touring The Hill
The Bag shows us around their new mega project: 11 acres of trees on an 80-ft hill.
Jul 18, 2019