Small Property Living
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The editors.

Two writers covering small-property living from two different climates. Every guide on this site is written under a named byline and researched before it goes live — here's exactly how we review products.

TB

Burlington, Vermont

USDA Zone 5a · 0.5 acre

Tom Bennett

— Editor

Writes the chicken, composting, greenhouse, and food-preservation guides for Small Property Living. A cold-climate gardener with a practical, numbers-first streak — more interested in what fits a half-acre and survives a hard winter than in what looks good in a catalog. Product picks are researched, not sponsored: based on specs, manufacturer details, and patterns across real owner reviews.

Practical and data-driven. Yields, dimensions, and honest trade-offs over hype.
SG

Asheville, North Carolina

USDA Zone 7a · 1/3 acre

Sam Garrett

— Editor

Writes the garden, layout, beekeeping, and fruit-tree guides for Small Property Living. A former landscape designer who spent years working tight suburban lots and believes a quarter-acre can do far more than people expect. Product picks are researched from specs, materials, warranties, and real owner feedback — never chosen for the commission.

Design-minded and plant-focused. "Your yard isn't a problem to solve. It's a layout waiting to happen."

Every guide is written under a named byline, and our product picks are researched — not sponsored. We participate in affiliate programs — when you buy through a link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We never recommend something for the payout. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Full affiliate disclosure →