2019
We bought Hidden Groves in September and held a lot-warming party. Building plans went in that December.
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Hidden Groves diary
2019–2021
2020
We planted the orchard and pineapple-guava circle, built sheds and a greenhouse, and picked our first nectarine.
April 2021
Building permits arrived and the Cottage foundation was poured.
Summer 2021
Walls, rafters, roof decking, windows, doors, porch and plumbing for the Cottage.
Autumn 2021
Stucco, a long electrical trench, and finally power from SMUD.
December 2021
The Cottage’s hot-mopped shower and rainbows from the kitchen window.