In early September of 2010 my husband and I had this crazy idea about giving up the grocery store. We felt that we just couldn't trust the food available anymore and we wanted to buy directly from farmers. Being complete gluttons for punishment we decided that for the last 3 months we wouldn't buy any food at all and rely entirely on what we raised, grew and already had on our shelves.

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Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Fats Green Garden is a backyard garden inspired by and in honor of Christine's grandparents.