#4 Cultivating My Dream
For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by the idea of owning land—specifically farmland, both arable and pasture. As a child, and even now, I’ve loved watching farming shows like Countryfile and, more recently, Clarkson’s Farm . Though I wasn’t raised on a farm, I was fortunate that my parents had a large garden. We had a vegetable patch, a greenhouse, and even kept chickens for eggs. I loved it. This experience also sparked my interest in gardening. I enjoy maintaining a tidy lawn—as well as pruning trees and bushes. I dream of owning a house set on a couple of acres. Land that can be used to raise a few farm animals and to grow food, bringing me one step closer to self-sufficiency. I’m not particularly concerned with the house on the land, as long as it keeps my family dry, warm, and safe. My true interest lies in the land itself—the grass, the trees, the wildlife, and the landscape. I love getting my hands dirty and doing a bit of DIY. So, a barn or stable block re