AN IDLEWIND ACRES PUBLICATION
Rural Revival Journal
FROM COUNTRY SCENES
The beauty of a working landscape
An open field, an uneven tree line, and the appeal of leaving a view alone.
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17 pieces in this review edition.
The Orchards at Idlewind Acres
The story of the fruit trees and orchards at Idlewind Acres.
My Misadventure With Bees
A story from our beekeeping experience at Idlewind Acres.
Meet Our Red Poll Cattle
Why we chose Red Poll cattle, the animals in our herd, and their place at Idlewind Acres.
The Six Types of Garlic We’re Growing at Idlewind Acres
Six varieties, our kitchen plans, and a closer look at this year’s garlic.
Building the Outdoor Arena
Choosing a site, relocating the road and 48 fruit trees, and building an arena for riding at home.
2026 Fall Garlic Planting
Clearing the tomato beds, planting Polish Hardneck, and covering the cloves with straw.
Building the Enclosed Garden
From the first posts to a garden in full growth.
Roasted Garlic
A whole roasted bulb for each guest, with a seafood fork for lifting out the cloves.
The garden, up close
Broad leaves, bright veins, and a vegetable bed with plenty of presence.
A countryside wardrobe
A jacket, a little pattern, and the pleasure of clothes that work together.
Before the garden fills in
The beds are still empty. This is the moment to look at the spaces between them.
A pasture view
Dark coats, deep grass, and a glimpse of the animals beyond the garden.
The apple branch
Why an apple branch belongs at the heart of Idlewind Acres.
Green on white
A plain plate makes room for one good color.
A moment in the paddock
Three horses bring a little disorder to a green field.
A little pattern, a little color
Small-scale florals, familiar checks, and a place for children within the Idlewind Acres world.
The beauty of a working landscape
An open field, an uneven tree line, and the appeal of leaving a view alone.
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