Very impressive, especially considering you have so many other things going on. In spring and summer I'm more or less a full-time gardener. I used to trade produce with my nearest neighbour but she died suddenly last year and out here, neighbours are few and far between. I was very surprised when I moved to the country to find so few people grow their own food and while in the city, you can find organic markets all over the place, in the country they're almost nonexistent.
Full time gardener? Hmm, do you need a navvy to help? (I know it doesn't pay much but for food and board...maybe I'd stick my hand up.)
As someone who doesn't get as much time as I'd like to dedicate to my garden and other things I am a little jealous of those who have that luxury; I imagine it to be a nice way to spend your days.
Anyway, if you were closer by I'd barter with you...Umm, cucumbers, tomatoes and venison for whatever tasty treats you're growing. Fair?
Hahaha, I don't think you'd like the climate here much. I could count the sunny days we've had this year on one hand. I grow a huge amount as we juice daily and eat almost exclusively from the garden, plus freeze a lot for winter. We also share with the chucks and dogs. Chickens are very partial to melons and cucumbers and the dogs love a bit of spinach and kale.
You'll have to up the ante and get a bit more exotic than cucumbers and tomatoes, sure I grow those by the ton, and I haven't eaten meat for 45 years. What about some Finger Limes, some Muntries or some Kakadu Plums:)
Hmm, yeah I think the weather might get in the way of my navvy skills, I'm Australian after all, the land of sun.
You know, I had you figured for a Kakadu plum sort of lady so am not at all surprised to see you confirm it. I'll get to growing some.