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Monarch Maven Urban Farm

Location: Toledo, OH

Day Job: educator

The Digs: Backyard, Containers, Front yard

Crops: Basil, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Lavender, Mint, Oregano, Raspberries, Rosemary, Squash, Thyme, Tomatoes, Walnuts, sage, chives

Animals: Dogs, Monarchs

Why I'm Getting Dirty: I grew up in my dad's garden. I love interacting with the Earth and Mother Nature. My kids and I enjoy eating food we have tended and watched grow. We also love releasing monarchs that I raise from caterpillars in my milkweed patch.

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Posted by: Nebraska Dave on March 9th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Congrats on being farmer of the day.

I too have front patio containers and backyard raised garden beds.

I hope you had a great farmer of the day.

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Posted by: mrinier on March 9th, 2011 at 05:53 pm
Way to go!

My Dad inspired my love of gardening, too!

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Posted by: Kris Mo on March 9th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Yay for monarchs and yay for you! Congratulations on being Farmer of the Day.

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Posted by: Green Desert on March 9th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Congratulations on Farmer of the Day! I love the fact that you are teaching your kids by doing.

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Posted by: lissakevin on March 9th, 2011 at 08:26 am
what a beautiful picture!! congrats on farmer of the day!!

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Posted by: Tracy1002 on March 9th, 2011 at 05:59 am
Monarchs are so beautiful:) congrats on farmer of the day!

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Posted by: City Girl Garden on March 9th, 2011 at 03:13 am
Congrats on being named Farmer of the Day!

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Posted by: Nebraska Dave on March 8th, 2011 at 05:23 am
There's no better way to educate kids than to teach them to grow and eat things from the garden.

Have a great educator day.

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