Hi! My name is Katie. I’ve been farming professionally since my early twenties, working on farms from urban Philadelphia to rural Michigan. Much of this time has been spent working to solve what I see as the basic problem of urban farming- the need to grow as much food as possible on very little space. As a professional farmer in an urban setting, I’ve worked hard to figure out ways to bring in the most money from the smallest space. But, to me, the most important aspect of this type of farmer is the potential to make our world as sustainable as possible by enabling people to grow as much of their own food as they can.
As a result, I’m launching this blog to share my experiences growing on a tiny scale in my own front yard and at the same time offer advice and information to help you do the same, whether it be in your yard, a community garden plot, a container garden, etc. My goal? To produce as much food as possible for home use and donation throughout Philadelphia. What makes me different from other gardening blogs? I am a professionally-trained farmer, so the knowledge and experience I offer has been tested in the marketplace!
Follow my blog throughout the growing season for weekly newsletter updates, an ongoing photo diary, and tips for growing on your own!
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