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About Us

Our Family's Journey

We are a family of 3 in West Virginia with the goal of transforming our 1/3 acre property into a haven of abundance and connection.

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Derek

With master’s degrees in Environmental Science and Project Management, Derek brings the “What” to From Lawn to Table. A lifelong learner, Derek obtained several certificates in sustainable agricultural and permaculture design practices as well as earning his Master Gardener designation from the state of West Virginia. He is committed to helping families create sustainable food production and farming practices with an emphasis on landscape and beauty.

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JJ

JJ brings the “Why” to From Lawn to Table. With degrees in English and Psychology, JJ focuses on the process of connection and meaning. She is also a master of positive reinforcement, praise, and optimism.

She brings curiosity and learning. An elementary school student, she has appreciated various fruits, vegetables and flowers since her toddler years. She reminds us that what we learn and sow can be transmitted for generations, creating a legacy of independence and community.

Together...

Together, we created From Lawn to Table to share our journey of transforming our lawn to a place of community, connection, and abundance. We hope to walk you through our process and share resources and ideas to help you transform your property to abundance as well. Because growing our own food should not sacrifice space for connection.

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Edible Valentine Gift Ideas

I value practicality over frivolity. I love decor that is both beautiful and functional. These concepts guide our design plans: a centerpiece of edible fruit rather than a bowl of trinkets, herb planters instead of ornamental flowers. So I combed through the...

Why Plant Columnar Apple Trees?

We shelled out over $300 on 6 columnar apple trees, which prompted me to ask about cheaper alternatives. As my husband reminds me over and over, sometimes the most frugal option is not the cheapest. We have to account for our design plans, our goals and our time....

Lazy Farming–Using Sustainable Agricultural Principles

Several oxymorons abound in life: jumbo shrimp, only choice, walking dead, and random order. Oxymorons are like cliches. We have them for a reason. On first glance, the Lazy Farmer does not make sense. When we imagine a farmer, we often imagine someone waking up with...

Creating Food Security

In rural West Virginia 100 years ago, families had property, but little income. "Putting up food" was necessary. Both of my grandmothers had huge gardens with rows of corn, pole beans, lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, turnips, Big Boy tomatoes, and spinach. I have fond...

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