Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Creating a sense of history and place on raw land takes vision and patience, and garden designer Tessa Pinner shares how to make it both practical and beautiful. We chat about designing outdoor “rooms,” why smaller spaces can sometimes be easier than wide-open acreage, and how trees, fences, and timeless materials add history and charm. Tessa offers simple, long-term strategies to beat overwhelm and cultivate outdoor spaces that truly feel like home, whether you’re on acreage or working with a small backyard.
In this episode, we cover:
- Creating a sense of place on raw land through thoughtful landscape design
- Why outdoor spaces deserve as much attention as interiors for function and enjoyment
- Designing “garden rooms” that encourage gathering, eating, and everyday living outside
- How wide open acreage can feel overwhelming and why smaller yards are sometimes easier to design
- Using permaculture “zones” to plan spaces from most-used near the house to more relaxed areas farther out
-The importance of making outdoor spaces safe and hospitable for children and guests
- Choosing materials that feel timeless and appropriate to the style of the house
- Balancing beauty, practicality, and budget when designing for features like pools, patios, and fencing
- Planting trees early to establish maturity and history on a new property
- The hidden benefit of casting a long-term vision and phasing projects in gradually over many years
- How to avoid analysis paralysis when planning: books, drawings, and vision over Pinterest overwhelm
- Hardscaping as the backbone of outdoor spaces— surfaces, boundaries, and seating areas
#SimpleFarmhouseLife #Homemaking #SimpleLiving #FarmhouseStyle #HomesteadLife #Motherhood #MomLife #SlowLiving #IntentionalLiving #JoyInTheJourney #OutdoorLiving #GardenDesign #BackyardGoals #HomeDesign #OutdoorSpaces
Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/FqFdhVoT6Ys?feature=shared
Or listen on your favorite podcast player: pod.link/1494284839/episode/NjZhMjMyNDItODZhMC0xMWYwLTkxMmYtOWJhODAxNThkYjA2
Creating a sense of history and place on raw land takes vision and patience, and garden designer Tessa Pinner shares how to make it both practical and beautiful. We chat about designing outdoor “rooms,” why smaller spaces can sometimes be easier than wide-open acreage, and how trees, fences, and timeless materials add history and charm. Tessa offers simple, long-term strategies to beat overwhelm and cultivate outdoor spaces that truly feel like home, whether you’re on acreage or working with a small backyard.
In this episode, we cover:
- Creating a sense of place on raw land through thoughtful landscape design
- Why outdoor spaces deserve as much attention as interiors for function and enjoyment
- Designing “garden rooms” that encourage gathering, eating, and everyday living outside
- How wide open acreage can feel overwhelming and why smaller yards are sometimes easier to design
- Using permaculture “zones” to plan spaces from most-used near the house to more relaxed areas farther out
-The importance of making outdoor spaces safe and hospitable for children and guests
- Choosing materials that feel timeless and appropriate to the style of the house
- Balancing beauty, practicality, and budget when designing for features like pools, patios, and fencing
- Planting trees early to establish maturity and history on a new property
- The hidden benefit of casting a long-term vision and phasing projects in gradually over many years
- How to avoid analysis paralysis when planning: books, drawings, and vision over Pinterest overwhelm
- Hardscaping as the backbone of outdoor spaces— surfaces, boundaries, and seating areas
#SimpleFarmhouseLife #Homemaking #SimpleLiving #FarmhouseStyle #HomesteadLife #Motherhood #MomLife #SlowLiving #IntentionalLiving #JoyInTheJourney #OutdoorLiving #GardenDesign #BackyardGoals #HomeDesign #OutdoorSpaces
