The Kitchen's Garden

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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.

My farms are organic and regenerative and full of stories. I have been writing here about environmentally sustainable farming and food and travel since 2011.

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LATEST POSTS

SHEILA

Sheila is not as chubby as she looks in this shot – she is long and slim and tall. But certainly slim. This is why she hates photographs – the camera makes her look fat!!
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MONDAY

You will remember that the Title Rule is that I must write the first thing that comes into my head and no changes. Well, Monday is the first thing that has come into my head. As in, it is Monday today and I leave for California before dawn on Friday. Lots to do. This warm…
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RAIN COMING AND GOING

Mud is the order of the day. Lots of mud. And puddles. Lots of puddles.
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CHECKS AND BALANCES

Firstly, thank you so much for your incredible outpouring of support yesterday. It means so much to me to hear such care from so many of you.
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A WARM SPOT

Though the wind made it feel cooler, yesterday we were above freezing and everyone had a lovely day.
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Wild Frost

The frost yesterday began with a heavy mist that hung about for hours. At 11f (-11C) it was frigid. It was my last delivery day for hogs and I was driving blind.
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