Farmer in the City

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Location: Robbinsville, NC

Day Job: Chef

The Digs: Backyard

Crops: Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Green beans, Lavender, Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes

Animals: Chickens

Why I'm Getting Dirty: Nothing beats homegrown!

Posted by: Red Hill Hollow on September 5th, 2012 at 05:28 pm
Inspirations, I'm finding out what a true farmer must feel like when subjected to the whims of the weather, and the ravages of pests and small beasts. Now, besides the effects of the drought, the thievery of squirrels and a sly possum, I'm dealing with ants and sow bugs munching away at my berries, beans and squashes. My one tiny winter squash fell off the vine today. For some reason, even with such a small crop, I'm already thinking with excitement about how to do better next year.

Posted by: Memphis Hippie Chicks Urban Farm on September 1st, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Congratulations on being Farmer of the Day. You have a wonderful profile picture.

Posted by: Red Hill Hollow on September 1st, 2012 at 11:04 am
Congratulations on being farmer of the day!

Posted by: Wong88 on September 1st, 2012 at 10:30 am
Best Wishes to the Farmer of the Day!

Posted by: Jenna on September 1st, 2012 at 06:52 am
Congratulations on Farmer of the Day! Yay! Your farmer of the day!
Okay, I got a bit excited but it really is cool! lol

Posted by: Red Hill Hollow on August 31st, 2012 at 05:17 am
A chef who grows at home. Excellent. Nice profile picture.

Posted by: Jenna on August 30th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Do you have any pictures of your garden? I am looking for some ideas on the actual looks of a garden growing...

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