I aspire to grow, raise, forage for, and prepare my own food as much as possible.

My #1 love is gardening, which I studied in graduate school looking at the role of home gardening in the lives of limited resource families in rural Appalchia. Before now, I worked in civic agriculture for over many years through school, home, and community gardening projects. I've worked on an organic flower and vegetable farm, though I was raised on a dude ranch. I also love hiking and am getting more into backpacking. The Appalachian Mountains are my #1.5 love.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I began couchsurfing around Europe in the spring of 2011. After many wonderful experiences overseas, I opened my couch for a year here in Blacksburg, Virginia. Upon leaving Virginia in 2012, I traveled and surfed for two months around the US and Canada. I tried hosting in West Virginia, but I was far too rural! I still don't have the ability to host, but I'm happy to meet up and show you around town- especially the foodie/hike-y parts!

I have absolutely love this experience. You meet so many beautiful humans and are instantly in good company.

Interests

Gardening, simplicity, honesty, hiking, making food, decolonizing my mind

Social Justice, Food Sovereignty, Appalachia

• animals
• chickens
• arts
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• gardening
• flowers
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• agriculture

Music, Movies, and Books

The Earthwise Herbal, Peer-reviewed Literature about Gardening, The Autobiography of Angela Davis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I found a mushroom in the woods and knew I could eat it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn everything I can. Please, share all your knowledge!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll cook for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, United States

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