Being an Urban Farmer
Urban farming offers countless benefits: access to fresh, organic produce, reduced carbon footprints, and stronger community ties. In cities where green…
St. Augustine Lighthouse
The story of the St. Augustine Lighthouse begins long before the recognizable black-and-white spiral tower was built. The site’s origins date back to the…
TnF Farms Goes Pure Electric
Did we get a BMW i8 for a new farm vehicle? I wish! Let me be the first to say, EVs are not for everybody, nor do they work in every situation. For us,…
Persimmons: Native Flavor, Southern Charm
Persimmon trees offer significant benefits to local ecosystems, attracting bees and other pollinators with their spring flowers and providing fall fruit that…
5 Easy Crops Anyone Can Grow
Living in Jacksonville, Florida offers more than just beautiful beaches and bustling city life—it also provides a great climate for growing your own food…
Edible Flowers A Vibrant Addition to Your Garden
Cultivating edible flowers in Florida is a rewarding way to combine an abundant garden with culinary adventure. Thanks to the state’s warm, often humid…
Growing a Year-Round Vegetable Garden in the South
Let’s be honest, if you live in the South, you’ve probably already heard someone brag about how they pick tomatoes well into December or harvest collards…
The ink has dried in this chapter of our journal
Faith and I relocated from the Jacksonville area to rural Tallahassee, Florida in the fall of 2021. We worked jobs we thought were very boring and…
Why Your Hobby Farm Deserves a Business Plan
You probably didn’t start out selling worm castings or pasture-raised eggs to get rich. Maybe it began with a handful of hens, or a raised bed of basil that…
How to Start a Thriving Gardening Business
If you’ve got a green thumb and a dream of turning your love for plants into a profitable venture, starting a gardening business in your community might be…