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Early experiences have an enormous impact throughout our life's journey.  They shape our lives at every level; from that burning  passion you desire, to that awesome career endeavor.  In 2008 I decided to embrace gardening to add some balance in my personal journey, however, I never imagined I would stay with it, moreover favor the choice of growing your own food. Gardening was an undiscovered passion that led me to connect with natures finest. I can honestly say I'm very pleased. 

I owe my early exposure to my father's urban homestead in the 1970’s. He had two large gardens and chickens. My siblings and I ate from those gardens for many years. I recall fresh corn, okra, peas, and collards greens, surrounded by an abundance of pecan trees. Whenever I traveled to rural East Texas, I recall my grandfather’s cucumber patch as well as my great aunt's livestock. Growing food and raising animals was a way of life for many families in urban and rural settings. As children, we never had the burden of diet-related issues that affect our children today. I am fortunate to have experience that way of life and is grateful for the exposure.   Unfortunately, that way of life was lost with the convenience of fast foods, local zoning restrictions, and the lack of education on the value of growing your our food. Today, we are truly living in a "Fast Food Nation".