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Farmer John: Sketching out your Virginia Beach garden

October 19, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Sept. 18, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — Many of us in Virginia Beach have small suburban yards. Others

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2022 Virginia Beach Elections: Questions for candidates in City Council District 2

September 15, 2022September 10, 2022 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Ed. — The following are responses to questions posed by The Independent News to candidates in the election for the District 2 seat on the

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2022 Virginia Beach Elections: Questions for candidates in City Council District 1 [Special Election]

September 15, 2022September 8, 2022 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Ed. — The following are responses to questions posed by The Independent News to candidates in the special election for the District 1

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2022 Virginia Beach Elections: Questions for candidates in City Council District 6

September 15, 2022September 10, 2022 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Ed. — The following are responses to questions posed by The Independent News to candidates in the election for the District 6 seat on the

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New book From the Ground Up collects columns from The Indy by Virginia Beach’s “Farmer John” Wilson

August 1, 2022 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — I am thrilled to announce that the columns by my friend John “Farmer John” Wilson, who has written

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Farmer John: Strawberries are a treat worth seeking out in local fields or growing in your own home garden

May 16, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 8, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — Nothing speaks of spring to me like a fresh strawberry. I’ve

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Farmer John: Native plants are a passion for Gunderson of Southern Branch Nursery — and lead to a better ecosystem

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, April 10, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON CHESAPEAKE — Back when I farmed in Pungo, I knew poplar and maple trees

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Two candidates announce campaigns for council seat in District 2, which includes rural Virginia Beach

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, March 13, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — Two candidates have stepped forward to run for City

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Brights, longtime Christmas tree growers in Virginia Beach, helped another business take root

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Dec. 12, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE CREEDS — For farmer Jim Bright, Christmas trees aren’t just another crop. 

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Farmer John: The wisdom of real experience

November 21, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Oct. 17, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — We are well past the point where wisdom seems available

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