I write about our
north-facing hillside a lot, but I only realized a few weeks ago that
the term isn't self-explanatory to all our readers. Basically, a
north-facing hillside...um...faces north. That means if you're
standing on the hill and looking down, you're looking to the north, so
in the northern hemisphere, you'll end up with a lot more shade in this
type of landscape compared to on a south-facing hillside. In the winter,
especially, it's much colder the closer you are to the steep slope of a
north-facing hill since the higher land blocks morning and evening sun
for areas at the hill's feet (due to sun
The second photo shows
the mule garden and the southern chicken pastures. This is at the
southern extreme of our core homestead, meaning it's as far away from
the hillside as possible. I took both of these photos at the same
time so you can tell that being further away from the hillside is a
major boon in terms of winter sun. (You can also tell that the quick
hoop on the right
has mostly bounced back with a little TLC.)
Weekend Homesteader: April provides other tips for finding the best spot on your homestead for various plants, animals, and more.
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