I myself am looking to undertake a similar project when I purchase a home.

We need to have a vote about where the eating area will go. Sam wants it by the tree. Sarah and I are thinking that it will be more practical by John’s door (original location). Laila thinks we can put it anywhere we want. We need Ted, John, Ben and Dan to weigh in.

Sam gave me a quick overview of the grid-cutting plan. I forgot to ask about depaving near the building. I know we don’t want to plan rain gardens near the building because of flooding, but don’t we want to plan something near the building with shorter roots anyway? I’m thinking the rain barrels and compost all would like to be sitting in dirt or even turf grass, or shorter-rooted natives. What do yout think?