The Hendersons
The yard
1/4 acre, full sun east side
The challenge
Clay soil, two big dogs, kids wanted strawberries.
What we built
Raised beds high enough to keep dogs out, dedicated strawberry tower the kids could reach, smart drip on a 6am cycle so the lawn still got morning play time.
What they're harvesting
First year: 40 lbs tomatoes, 12 lbs strawberries, basil all summer, and a pumpkin the kids named Walter.
"The kids fight over who gets to harvest. That alone was worth it."
