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DaliceMarie
Farmgirl in Training
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Dalice Marie
Chicago
IL
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2014 : 1:14:17 PM
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Hello everyone!
First, I am just so excited to have found this community. I makes me so excited and giddy, it's kind of ridiculous. Anyways, I'm Dalice Marie. I was born in Mid-Michigan, but I live in Chicago now.
My Daddy has always had a farm. When I was little, back when he still owned the big farmhouse, we had a vast pasture with cows, chickens, pigs, even emus and prairie dogs (for a stint). He eventually moved to a smaller farm and, now, mostly focuses on his gardens and fowl.
Growing up I wanted nothing, and I mean, nothing to do with the country. I found it boring and uninteresting. I had dreams of city life, always feeling much to big for the small towns I grew up in.
I finally did get to the City. In 2009, I came to Chicago for grad school. Been here ever since. But lately, I can't help but miss my old life. I can't help but miss my Mother Nature and the country and the softness and quite and stillness and the warmth and the wildness and and and...(I'm sure you can all relate).
So, I decided to bring myself back to my roots. I started a small container garden (Tomatoes, peppers, dill, chamomile, Greek oregano, pineapple sage, basil, cilantro, and corn. That's right, corn). And I am so proud to say that all of them (except my peppers...) are doing just wonderful. Now, I'm hopelessly in love with my garden and plants.
Anyways, again, I'm so happy to have found this site, and these forums. I'm hoping I can learn a lot and meet new people and make new friends and all those nice things. Isn't that what we all want, though?
<3
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2014 : 1:34:24 PM
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Welcome Dalice Marie, looking forward to hearing more from you. I too grow herbs & flowers in containers.
Hugs, Sara
Walk in Peace.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6594 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 06:24:30 AM
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Welcome Delice to "The Farm"! We are glad you joined. I was recently in Chicago for two days visiting my sister and the city is a very vibrant and fun place to be. Your container garden sounds like the perfect solution for feeding your Farmgirl Heart! There is nothing better than fresh herbs and few veggies for fueling new recipes that are tasty and fresh. Keep us posted on your new Farmgirl in the City projects!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Janice
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Janice
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2014 : 8:38:02 PM
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Welcome Delice,
Is it funny how we all want the opposite of what we are given. I remember as a teenager visiting my Grandpa's farm And he would say in his old, stern voice,
"All City people want to do is go to the country and all of the Country people want to do is go to the Big City." When he retired from the big city, he bought a small farm in OR.
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2014 : 07:16:05 AM
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Hi Dalice! I'm kind of new here to. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I lived all over those suburbs. My mom still does, but my brother and sister live in the city now. I used to go downtown in high school a lot for shows at places like the metro and fireside bowl, so I know Chicago a little bit, and mostly in that small venue setting. I live in small town Indiana now, but still see my family quite a bit. Anyway nice to meet you :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
May my heart be kind, my mind fierce and my spirit brave. - Kate
Forsyth
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DaliceMarie
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Dalice Marie
Chicago
IL
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2014 : 07:28:40 AM
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@notathreatinsight It's nice to meet you too!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5091 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2014 : 12:04:10 PM
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Welcome! Welcome! Dalice! My daughter who lived here in W. Tennessee all her life, moved to Chicago February this year! She made it thru the Winter and is loving the Summer! You will love it here on Mary Jane's Farm! SOOOOOOOO many Fabulous Farm Girls, and so many fun things to do! not to mention a wealth of information on just about anything you can think of!
Hugs! Connie
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DaliceMarie
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Dalice Marie
Chicago
IL
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2014 : 06:37:23 AM
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@Killarney -- Wow, this past February was a rough one. Glad she made it through to this just beautiful summer we've been having.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2014 : 4:43:09 PM
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Welcome Dalice Marie! So glad you joined up. Always good to see another IL farmgirl here! Have you checked out the Chicago Botanical Garden for container ideas? The Regenstein Orchard and Vegetable garden is one of our favorite spots there, but I have to admit we love the whole place.
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thebyrdhaus
True Blue Farmgirl
520 Posts
Patty
Columbus
Oh
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2014 : 6:54:02 PM
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Welcome Dalice! You will find many kindred spirits here!
Patty #1840
http://ladygonegreen.blogspot.com/
A rind is a terrible thing to waste. Compost.
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2014 : 05:37:05 AM
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Welcome Dalice Marie! It always amazes me when we swear we won't do something when we grow up, and yet, it seems that whatever that was, is what we desire in the long run. I keep harassing my kids and telling them to never say never ;) Anyways, I am sure you will love it hear and make lots of lovely friends! It is such an awesome support group and there always seems to be so much to learn!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2014 : 5:29:33 PM
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LOL! Oh, Dalice Marie! I get all excited and giddy being here, too! I can't bear to have a day go by and not check in with our sisters... There's always so much going on, exciting news, things to learn, prayers to pray! You are just going to love it here, too - I can tell! Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!!! 'Looking forward to getting to know you better! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Aug 25 2014 : 05:40:22 AM
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Welcome, Dalice!
Your story of venturing out and coming back to your "roots" is the story of so many farmgirls here. You're right about what we all want....making new friends. You will definitely do that here.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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