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Susie, I just love your book, Fresh From The Farm, as I do all your other cookbooks; and this essay inspires me to want to read it again. I know that that was a different time in your life, but that book is so beautiful!

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Oh thank you Ethel! There was a lot of love poured into that (just some in the wrong direction 😂)

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I would buy your gorgeous flower arrangements as often as possible if I lived on the island! 💐 You’re so talented, Susie. And I love a bouquet of flowers on my kitchen counter. 😊

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Oh, Farmer Susie, I encourage you to keep one foot in each!

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Thank you Lynn!

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I enjoy hearing your thought process and I love that you reached out to the chef! Seems like a solid affirmation for you that you’re on the right path, when they wanted your beautifully grown flowers and tomatoes.

I’m working (interning aka volunteering) at a small flower farm near me this year. I’m learning a lot about myself and exploring some possibilities for what could come with my love of flowers.

Did you watch the Floret series on Netflix? When she highlighted the Rosarian who began her journey in her sixties, that was a moment for me. I wonder what this next chapter of life has in store? So many possibilities!

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Will look for Floret. Thank you!

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Patrina, I keep forgetting to watch the Floret series. I see it is on Prime video which I have - thank you for the reminder again - I'm bookmarking it now.

I'm so excited that you are interning on a farm this summer - good for you - that is just great! Keep me posted on ideas you're having for the future. Your flowers are beautiful and you obviously love them!

And here's to reaching out!

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If you are putting your words on Substack you’re already in sell mode—this is just more ask.

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Yes, you're absolutely right about that David. The Substack ask isn't easy for me either, but if I can do that....

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