I’ve never really been a reality t.v. sort of gal…until now. When One Hundred Dollar a Month reader, Pam, sent me a link to a new television show, I’ll admit, I immediately clicked over.
Pam wrote:
Hi, Mavis! I just got this in my Facebook feed and thought some of your readers might be interested in applying to participate in this unusual new urban farming reality show. I love your blog and am so inspired by your energy, organizational skills, gardening knowledge and enthusiasm!
First off, thanks Pam! You over-flatter me. Second, holy cats, who would have though urban gardening would go mainstream?! There are apparently no limits to reality t.v. topics.
Still, I figured there just might be someone out there who does want to apply—PLEASE, OH PLEASE APPLY! The show, YardFarmers, plans to “follow six young Americans as they live with their parents and attempt to make a livelihood out of growing food in their parents’ yard, their neighbors’ yards, random street flower boxes, churchyards…or whatever spaces…that can be converted from useless ornamental lawn into a new source of healthy, local and sustainable food.”
The casting call for 2016 has been filled, but you can still apply for 2017. Here are the requirements:
- Should be a young American between the ages of 21 and 30ish. {Well, I’m definitely out!}
- Should consider moving back in with your parents to convert their lawn into a small scale farm. {I think we found the reality t.v. show twist.}
- Must be comfortable with a cameraman {or woman} following you around for 9 months. {It might be nice to have a buddy, instead of talking to yourself as you garden?}
If this all sounds like your cup of tea, HERE is the application. You can also go HERE for more information.
Of course, if you apply, I want to know about it.
Garden on,
~Mavis
Becky says
Why the heck would they promote this for boomerang millenials?
What about the rest of us, who already own our OWN homes? And who care about local homegrown food.
And don’t get me started on the age cut off…..
Ashley says
For the extra drama and storylines.
Jennifer Meyer says
Hey if it gets young people interested in gardening and self sufficiency I am all for it regardless of the silly qualifications. 🙂
Cheryl says
I totally agree with you. I don’t care about all the drama and to watch an actual show without it would be nirvana! And at my age, it is closer to having my parent move in with me.
John Wheeler says
LOL what about elderly parents moving in with middle aged folk who already are busy raising chickens etc.? I’m sure my life could make a good reality show…
BUT, /no way/ would I want cameras following me around 24/7….
Christabel says
If only I were 10 years younger. Damn.
Julie says
I can already bet that there will be someone from Portland, OR! lol People are nuts here they grow veggies everywhere and even build raising beds on the sidewalk lol I have so much fun driving in the city during the summer to check all those gardens!!
Cheri says
I’m too old, but if I weren’t (and yes I gardened during those younger years of my life), I would have to pass because of the joined-at-the-hip camera person tagging along. I garden for not only the food but for the peace and solace that gardening brings. I would find the intrusion very rude!
Margie Hudgins says
On what network/time is this being shown? Inquiring minds want to know. Margie
Tracy says
This type of show has been going on in the UK for years. Called “The Allotment Challenge”, the participants are judged on not only how productive their council-leased plot is, but the producers make them compete against each other, judge each other, and generally stir up discord between them.
Separate from the reality show aspects, I do learn a ton from watching the YouTube channels of several UK allotment bloggers. Specifically, The Horticultural Channel, Nora & Brian’s Allotment Channel, etc.