I'm thoroughly a West Virginian now, but my roots are in south Florida. I grew up outside of Homestead, Florida, where a short bicycle trip would take me past fields of strawberries. My friend and I used to stop for icy strawberry milkshakes at a farm stand. I think that's where my interest in farming began.
In addition to amazing farms, south Florida has amazing wild spaces. Frances, an Ashwood Homestead contributor, sent this lovely image of a sawgrass wildlife sanctuary close to her south Florida home.
Those of us in other parts of the country can support the preservation of wild spaces in south Florida. These unique habitats are a national treasure.
