It doesn’t take long for a ‘farmer in training’ to learn that your ‘how-to guide’ is as close as a fellow farmer. THE riddle I am trying to solve for our chestnut orchard is this: -which type(s) of chestnut trees will: 1. Grow best in our Alabama climate 2. Produce…
You’re Gonna Grow What??? how chestnuts chose us
I wasn’t expecting to join an American agricultural renaissance. But in looking back, this tree seemed to choose me. crazy talk, I know, let me explain.. As a new “learning-as-I go” farmer, I wanted to find a high-value crop that didn’t require specialized implements or a tremendous amount of acreage to be…
I’ve always wanted to be a farmer
Ever since I planted my first radish seeds when I was 6, I was hooked. When the clover-like leaves poked out of the soil, I tore into the house yelling for mama to come see! It seemed like magic. So, yes, I’ve always wanted to be a farmer, ever since my…