My spirit vegetable is a beet. Like the ruby root veggie, you either love me or hate me. I’m earthy and the rich hues of color I prefer to paint the world with can sometimes leave a big ol' stain. I can be my own worst critic. Most days, I love the fact that I am colorful. It’s the days when I second guess, that I find the garden most healing. It’s out there that I can truly lose myself if only for just a few moments. One of my spirit animals is Pastry Chef and Master Gardner, ... continue reading...
A Farmer’s Daughter’s Almanac
The sun was sitting fairly low in the sky, as fireflies took to the air for their inaugural flight. The putt-putt of Daddy’s John Deere 10-10 sounded the beginnings of our summer garden. It was the click-clack of the setter’s forks that often scared the bejeezus out of me as a child. Clutching the tomato slip tightly in my grubby hand, I imagined it pulling me in and planting me right along with the Better Boys. Riding backward on that setter, my sister and I would take turns ... continue reading...
Tennessee Wagyu
It was a sunny, winter morning the first time I drove up the winding path to Spring Hollow Farm. Nestled in the rolling hills of rural Franklin, I found myself in what could only be described as utopian. There were plenty of wide open spaces on which these majestic Wagyu creatures roamed about. Their brownish, black fur was almost woolen around their chest and back. Their front end hunched over kind of like a buffalo on skinny, long legs. Some of the mama’s bellies ... continue reading...
The Seed Saver
The delayed arrival of our Cherokees, Zebras, Aces and Romas graced our presence in the August garden like a true Southern Belle last summer. The ritual of pulling back vines in discovery of each day’s harvest was our favorite time of day. It was there in the gloaming mosquitoes buzzed our ears and sweaty mud masked our faces. Birds nestled in the orange glow for a much needed solstice nap, while fireflies and crickets awoke from theirs. Tomatoes filled my apron’s pocket. We would say a brief ... continue reading...
Nashville Farmers’ Market Goes Producer-Only
The Nashville Farmers' Market held a specially called board meeting January 14th to discuss the new merchant standards and application process. The meeting was open to the public. Folks like Delvin Farms, Smiley Hollow Farms, Nashville Jam Company, Bells Bend Farm, Robertson’s Produce, Picnic Taproom and Crochet by Lily all attended. Nashville Farmers' Market Executive Director, Tasha Kennard, shared that their vision “is to become a world class, financially self sufficient destination in the ... continue reading...
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