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Location: Austin, TX

Day Job: veterinary receptionist

The Digs: Backyard, Front yard

Crops: lettuce, kale, mustard greens, sugar peas

Animals: Chickens, dogs

Why I'm Getting Dirty: It's a creative outlet and a challenge. I want to totally transform my front and backyard and create a productive and beautiful space

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Posted by: guchswife on January 6th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Edible landscaping is the way to go. I'm planning on incorporating edibles into my flower beds this spring. Congrats on Farmer of the Day!

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Posted by: Red Hill Hollow on January 6th, 2012 at 05:00 am
Congratulations on being farmer of the day!

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Posted by: Shellie on January 6th, 2012 at 03:28 am
Congratulations on farmer of the day!

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Posted by: Moonwater on January 5th, 2012 at 03:54 pm
Hey that butterfly looks familiar! I wonder if its the same variety that seems to hang around our block in flocks! Great pic!

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Posted by: Red Hill Hollow on December 28th, 2011 at 05:20 pm
Wow! That's quite the picture you captured. How'd the garden do this year?

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