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tially . Got 15 minutes a day ? If yes , then you can grow food , flowers , herbs and even billions of microorganisms beneath the soil , not only for yourself but for the bees , birds , pollinators and all things that contribute to the health of the planet and its people . And if you haven ’ t attempted a garden because you think you don ’ t know enough , or you have a “ brown thumb ,” think again . A little bit of planning according to a few simple guidelines can reap you benefits in many pounds of fresh produce , delicious meals , better health and much pleasure .
It ’ s true that even after exploring all of the above , not everyone is going to attempt gardening , and few people these days are going to grow all of their own food . That ’ s okay too , because in all likelihood there is a small farmer somewhere in your area whose job it is to provide you with fresh , nutritious food that doesn ’ t have to travel far and isn ’ t pumped full of chemicals . Local farms , CSA ’ s ( Community Supported Agriculture ), farmer ’ s markets and local buying clubs are all great options in creating food independence within your area .
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Mary Kingsley makes her home in the Montgomery County Ag Reserve , where she lives on a small farm with her husband , two dogs , chickens , ponies , sheep and a barn cat . She loves living in the country , and enjoys writing , gardening , cooking , and working with natural plant dyes . Mary and her daughter Emma are cofounders of Lady Farmer , a small sustainable apparel and slow-living lifestyle company . Find out more at their website , ladyfarmer . com and check out their book , The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living . And for twice-monthly fun and information-packed conversations , you can tune in to their podcast , The Good Dirt . plenty I autumn harvest 2020 9