06/24/2024
Being able to grow food for my family is such an important part of my life. Sadly, life has a way of tossing things about now and again. So, I decided to share the process of my journey of “starting over”. I hope it can be relatable to those either just starting out, think they can’t start where they are or for those starting over - like me.
This year I don’t have my big garden, and I am no longer employed at the market garden where I was able to grow produce for our on-site cafe and market as well as fulfill the needs for customers interested in our farm share and our bi-weekly farm-to-table dinners. I am in the process of relocating and going through a divorce and my dad became very ill within the last few months.
What a huge identity loss I feel! I mean, this is what I got to wake up and do every day all day and it was beautiful! And yes, I took a hot minute to feel sorry for myself and allow myself the space to be sad - but it was only a minute as I am not one to sit around and just give up. However, taking a moment to take in my new reality was an important part of the process.
This summer, I am growing 3 tomato plants, a bell pepper plant, an Anaheim pepper plant and some lovely volunteer currant tomatoes. Today, I added a container of cucumbers. I have a few containers of herbs lined up along the drive and that is the extent of my growing. And it’s okay.
