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Jess S

Location:  Olympia, WA

Day Job:  non-profit

The Digs:  Backyard, Containers, Front yard

Crops:  Basil, Blueberries, Bok-choy, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Cucumbers, Garlic, Kale, Lavender, Lettuce, Mint, Oregano, Peas, Potatoes, Strawberries, Sugar Snap Peas, Thyme, Tomatoes, Leeks, Artichokes, Chives, Plums, Borage

Animals:  Cats, Dogs, Chickens on the way, Mason Bees, Compost Worms, Honey Bees

Why I'm Getting Dirty:  Every reason! I just love urban homesteading because we have fun, save money, food security, food safety, teach our kid where food comes from, keep us out of the bars, etc. Check out my blog to follow our adventures: kristaandjess.wordpress.com

 
 

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  • Posted by: SierraTahoeDad on April 12th, 2012 at 02:01 am

    Congrats on making Farmer of the Day!

    I always have great admiration for those people who raise bees. They are a precious resource we all need to take better care of.

 

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  • Posted by: Wong88 on April 11th, 2012 at 08:28 am

    Great pictures. Congratulations on being farmer of the day!

 

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  • Posted by: Red Hill Hollow on April 10th, 2012 at 07:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing all the great pictures.

 

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  • Posted by: on June 1st, 2011 at 01:08 pm

    If you’re not already getting your bimonthly issues of Urban Farm, you’re missing out on the guide on how to be more self-sufficient by growing some of your own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space you have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Subscribe today -- 1 year (6 issues) as low as $15.00.

 

  • Posted by: Shellie on March 9th, 2011 at 07:36 am

    Congratulations on farmer of the day!

 

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  • Posted by: mrinier on March 3rd, 2011 at 04:16 am

    Great pics!

 

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  • Posted by: lissakevin on February 28th, 2011 at 11:52 am

    congrats on farmer of the day! LOVE all the pics--thanks for sharing!

 

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  • Posted by: Jess S on February 28th, 2011 at 09:12 am

    Thanks, everyone!

 

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  • Posted by: Green Desert on February 28th, 2011 at 08:22 am

    Congrats. Love the photos.

 

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  • Posted by: Redqueen on February 28th, 2011 at 07:59 am

    congratulations on being farmer of the day.

 

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