Farmer in the City

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Location: Richmond, CA

Day Job: Teacher

The Digs: Backyard, Containers

Crops: Basil, Bell Peppers, Bok-choy, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumbers, Green beans, Lettuce, Sugar Snap Peas, Tomatoes, Various squashes

Animals: Chickens

Why I'm Getting Dirty: It strengthens my faith in God and I like to grow my families food.

Posted by: gwhiz40 on January 16th, 2012 at 08:40 am
Congratulations ebonierika. God's hand is undeniable in the garden!

Posted by: guchswife on December 26th, 2011 at 01:26 pm
Congrats on Farmer of the Day.

Posted by: City Girl Garden on December 26th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Congrats on being named Farmer of the Day! Hope you garden is great in the new year!

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Posted by: Cindy on January 25th, 2011 at 08:33 am
Hi Erika!

I agree with you that gardening and urban farming seems to bring me closer to my Creator! By the way, I love your profile photo and I can't decide if the child or the chicken is more beautiful! :-)
Peace! ~~Cindy in Wisconsin

Posted by: Bee Green NC on January 17th, 2011 at 05:53 am
Hi Erika,
These hives are called Top Bar Bee Hives. I have more pictures at www.kenny61.wordpress.com

Posted by: Carla on December 28th, 2010 at 06:27 am
Hello! Thank you for your comment on my page, and yes we do have alot of space to work with! it will be an ongoing project for years to come. God Bless you and the works of your hands. May your garden flourish and your soul prosper!

Posted by: Groundbreaker on December 24th, 2010 at 06:57 am
Here's to success! Let's see what we can do... : )

Posted by: ebonierika on December 23rd, 2010 at 06:10 pm
Does anyone know how you get farmer of the day? our garden is in serious limbo. But Soon, God willing, it will be back on track. Tho i appreciate the award.