On Penury Hill, we believe strongly in leaving the planet in better condition for the next generation. Each year, we plant trees and add more perennials to enhance the soil.

We have an orchard of seven apple trees. The apples are used for cider and apple sauce.

We added a flock of four chickens several years ago. They are named after Arlene's aunts, Meri, Martha, Jenny and Lillie. "It's amazing how they took on my aunt's personalities even though they never met the women."