From Scottish Heritage, I grew up in Miami and the Keys and always had a passion for gardening. Thanks to The Mother Earth News 1970 Special Edition Get Back to the Land, I sold my home in Miami, bought 5 acres in North Central Florida and have been up here ever since, started my own Herb business in Melrose Florida, The Herb Garden * 23 years ) now retired to Tranquilla Cove Homestead still gardening, growing herbs, managing chickens and enjoying life with my partner!