I was raised on a multi-generational dairy farm in Minnesota where I was immersed in the beauty, hard work and family life of our agrarian culture. I consider farming an essential and noble way of life.
I have created and maintained gardens wherever I have lived, informed by the location, soil types and food needs of my family. Gardening is growing a farm on a very small scale.
<<From 1999 to 2011, I was the Farm Manager at Stearns Farm in Framingham, a 160 member CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), where members work in the fields and pick up their shares in the summer, fall and winter. Since this farm is located in a populated area, unlike my family farm out in the country, I was inspired to create opportunities for the members to experience and appreciate a farm culture. During my time there, I established and maintained a pick your own component to the CSA experience including an herb garden, flower garden, berry patches and a children’s garden. To inform members about their farm, we began a weekly newsletter called Stone Soup during the 20 week summer farming season and later a winter newsletter as well when we began the winter share program. There’s an interview about the history of Stearns Farm CSA with one of its oldest members. <Stearns Farm History>
After some rest and recuperation, I began gardening again at my home, and started teaching gardening courses in 2015. Recently I created the GARDENERS SALON, a monthly gathering to discuss issues related to regenerating our earth through gardening. I also give tours of my gardens and conduct consultations for gardeners on their properties.
Questions? Call Kathy at 508-393-8695 or
email her at huckinshome@gmail.com