gardengirl77
Member since: May 15, 2010
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Gardiner, Me 04345
Member since:
May 15, 2010
About me
I am a mother of three who is currently working on my college degree. I will complete graduate school in Library Science and History, then plan on jumping both feet into an herbal studies program. The herbal studies is my reward for completing graduate school! I am fascinated with herbs and essential oils. I am into CSA's, locavore eating, and organic kitchen gardening. I hope these ideas spread! My family is planning a move to Maine next year so that I can complete my undergraduate studies (just a bit left) in both library science and sustainable agriculture from UMaine. I am new to veggie gardening but eager to learn and have begun my own first time garden in our backyard (I took over almost half of the yard). I have lived in Washington State and in Germany, although right now I am in AZ. I miss the cool weather and the trees and the water! We can't wait to move to Maine and get involved with MOFGA, hopefully some apprenticeships on the side in what free time I have left! My goal is to purchase some land and begin my little sustainable(as much as I can of course) homestead. We want to build a small timber frame home. Of course I will need a barn and some outbuildings! My husband and I are very handy and into woodworking, and hope to have a workshop someday on our property. Oh, and who could forget the root cellar and greenhouse! That is a must in Maine! Can't wait!
Current project
Just moved to Maine! YAY! New house, can't see what is supposed to be the garden yet, its still covered with snow. I feel the pressure to start seedlings inside now, since I understand the growing season is short here in comparison to what I'm used to. So excited to garden here! 4.7 acres, on a hill though, that will be a challenge. We have a lot of granite too, to work around. Positive about making the best of it this year, doing what I can for my first season in Maine! So grateful to be in this place.
Type of gardener
organic veggies and herbs
Favorite garden activity
starting seedlings, watching the food grow and getting to eat it directly from my backyard!
garden wall