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Farmer John: We have the power to garden and farm for tomorrow’s Virginia Beach

December 1, 2024December 22, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Dec. 1, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — There are three main reasons behind my philosophy

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Farmer John: A family farm in rural Virginia Beach uses regenerative practices that help conserve

November 3, 2024February 8, 2025 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Nov. 3, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON CREEDS — A family farm in rural Virginia Beach is doing

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Agriculture Virginia Beach

Farmer John: Virginia Beach, lettuce garden all year long

May 20, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 12, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — As I write this in early May, I’m picking

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Agriculture Back Bay Business Virginia Beach

Column: Looking at some of the the roots of ‘regenerative’ agriculture

January 7, 2024February 3, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Jan. 7, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — The internet is filled with articles and

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Farmer John: Results on the farm or home garden come from great soil

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 24, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — I’m returning to where I started as an erstwhile writer –

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Virginia Beach nonprofit spreads the word about composting — on any scale

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, April 2, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE OCEAN LAKES — Home gardeners can put away chemical fertilizers and enrich

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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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Agriculture Environment Food & Drink Virginia Beach

Farmer John: The earth may be cold, but it’s time to ready a spring garden

March 6, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Feb. 13, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — There is a longstanding practice of putting your potatoes into

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Farmer John: I’m recovering from a stroke but look forward to planting, composting, writing again

January 23, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 16, print edition. BY J.D. WILSON VIRGINIA BEACH — One night in November, I awoke seemingly bouncing against the

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