09/02/2026
20 coconuts planted in Florida heat… because apparently I didn’t have enough ways to make myself sweat!
We’ve had rain almost every evening for the past 4–5 days, and the farm is officially looking more like a wetland than a farm. Everything is flooded, the soil is heavy, and naturally, I thought, “Perfect planting weather!” 🤣
Since these coconuts are going along the stream bund near the Goshala, I had to bring out the big guns — the auger to dig the pits and the front loader to haul mulch. Why use muscles when you have machinery? 😜
And of course, the moment I started working, the entire audience showed up! Curious cows, buffaloes, goats… and little Gopala too. Apparently, no farm project is complete without a full inspection committee.
But honestly, it felt SO good to plant again. It had been a long time since I put something new into the ground, and there’s something incredibly satisfying about watching those little coconut trees go into the soil.
20 more babies in the ground. Now let’s just hope the rain, sun, and my crazy farming plans all cooperate!
