Welcome to The Blck Prch: Growing Community in Mooka’s Garden

Hey everyone, and welcome to our first major challenge

The Mission: Feed a Few

For the next twelve months, my goal is to grow enough food to completely feed my family and friends one to two times a month.

"The Blck Prch isn't just about growing food; it's about growing together.

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Six Years in the Dirt

And while I have been gardening for a couple of years this is going to be a huge challenge.

Pull Up a Chair

Whether you have a sprawling backyard farm or a single potted tomato on a sunny balcony, there is a spot for you here on the porch.

What you can expect by following along:

Updates: Lets be honest I am forced to work a full time job so I will do my best at updating on at least a weekly basis, but I am committing to documenting the good yields, the unexpected hiccups, and everything in between.

Harvest-to-Table Inspiration: Family and Friends have all agreed to documenting what they do with the food we grow.

Beginner-Friendly Advice: If you want to learn how to start your own garden, I'll be sharing the tips that finally made things click for me.

Community Wisdom: If you are an experienced grower with suggestions, my ears are always open!

What is the very first crop you would want to see me grow for our first big family dinner?