Market Fresh at Farmers Markets

Ellen Hiatt

about how they wanted to live their life, and what kind of food they wanted to feed their family. With only one parent allowed in the hospital during the pandemic, Josh spent his time creating a no-dig, no-till garden to nurture body and spirit. The couple wanted to share the bounty.

“We have 25 beds in production, with two high tunnels, chickens and pigs,” said Josh, who works full time as a biologist while Katy works as a school principal.

The genesis of PNW Grateful Gardens was extreme hardship. The end result has been a gift.

Today, their little Patrick is five years old and continues to regain speech and balance, but is doing well. “We are just extremely grateful he made it,” Josh said, choking up.

You’ll find the fruits of their labor and love at the Monroe and Sultan Farmers Markets.