The Farm a Year Later

Hello, fellow adventurers! Can you believe it’s been a year since we embarked on our little Florida farming escapade? Well, calling it a “farm” might be a tad dramatic; it’s more like a suburban gardening obsession that our relatives love to jest about. Allow me to take you on a journey through time:

Let me tell you, trying to nurture plants in Florida is way trickier than I ever imagined. With sandy beach soil, an array of local diseases, and pests aplenty, most non-native plants just can’t cope.

Fortunately, Florida markets are a treasure trove of fresh, affordable, high-quality produce. Some of it is even grown locally, on such a massive scale that buying veggies is simpler, cheaper, and less risky than growing them ourselves.

Growing things has always been a part of my essence. As a child, seed catalogs were my escape from the monotony of Wyoming winters. As an adult, that passion blossomed into tending to large organic gardens. But after decades of Wyoming gardening, there wasn’t much left to discover or cultivate there.

Florida, however, is a whole new adventure. While I’ve had some triumphs, there have been a few notable setbacks too. It’s a continuous learning journey, and there’s still so much more to explore.

Until we meet again, ✨

Cheers, D 🌴🌊