The Farmhouse Edit: Turn Land Into Home: Design Outdoor Spaces You Actually Want to Be In | Tessa Pinner

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 designWhy outdoor spaces deserve as much attention as interiors for function and enjoymentDesigning “garden rooms” that encourage gathering, eating, and everyday living outsideHow wide open acreage can feel overwhelming and why smaller yards are sometimes easier to designUsing permaculture “zones” to plan spaces from most-used near the house to more relaxed areas farther outThe importance of making outdoor spaces safe and hospitable for children and guestsChoosing materials that feel timeless and appropriate to the style of the houseBalancing beauty, practicality, and budget when designing for features like pools, patios, and fencingPlanting trees early to establish maturity and history on a new propertyThe hidden benefit of casting a long-term vision and phasing projects in gradually over many yearsHow to avoid analysis paralysis when planning: books, drawings, and vision over Pinterest overwhelmHardscaping as the backbone of outdoor spaces— surfaces, boundaries, and seating areasView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDGIVEAWAY! Leave a 5-star review on my beginner sourdough recipe to be entered to win a $500 Amazon gift card ⭐️How to Design a Garden by Pollyanna WilkinsonFood Forward Garden by Christian DouglasCheck out Monty Don’s current publications and youtube channel, Gardening with Monty DonCheck out the Garden Gab podcast hosted by TessaJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTTessa Pinner | Website | Youtube | Instagram | PodcastLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

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