The large .73-acre hillside lot also leaves ample space for a garden, where the couple takes the kids to implement some eco-friendly activities into their day. “They just say, ‘This tomato is the best tomato I’ve ever tasted,’ and it's because their little hands help grow it,” says Venea. “And it’s so cute because as they’re getting older, I see them taking pride in going to the garden and helping grow their own food.”  Photo 9 of 10 in How a Young Family in Arizona Built Their Dream Home From the Ground Up

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The large .73-acre hillside lot also leaves ample space for a garden, where the couple takes the kids to implement some eco-friendly activities into their day. "They just say, ‘This tomato is the best tomato I’ve ever tasted,’ and it's because their little hands help grow it," says Venea. "And it’s so cute because as they’re getting older, I see them taking pride in going to the garden and helping grow their own food."