Fruition Forest Garden
Recent Posts
Two Homesteads | Lessons From Cascade Rainforest to the U.P.’s Banana Belt
From steep hillsides in Oregon to hardwood forests of the U.P., our homestead journey has taught us lessons about freedom, responsibility, and adapting to the land.
Lupe’s Story: Honoring Her Life and the Cats Who Came Before
Lupe’s final week reminded us how far we’ve come and how much one little cat can mean.
Caring for Lupe, One Day at a Time
We face a tough diagnosis, a long drive, and the quiet strength of a beloved forest cat.
ChatGPT and My Blog Development Journey
My journey into web development transformed when ChatGPT entered the picture. Not only does it help me code efficiently, but it also shapes my ideas into well-structured blog posts—saving time and teaching me more than any tutorial ever did.
Portable Power to Off-Grid Solar
We started with a simple Jackery power station and a single panel, but our off-grid needs outgrew that setup. Over the past two years, we’ve built a robust solar power system that now powers our electronics, internet, and even our new monitor. This post walks through our experience, challenges, and the lessons we learned about battery conditioning and system design.
Relocating and Upgrading Our Off-Grid Cabin
This fall, we tackled a major project: moving our 10’x20’ off-grid cabin to a better spot and upgrading its interior for a warmer, more efficient winter. Here’s how we did it and why it was worth the effort.