Corolla is located in Portland Oregon. In North Portland neighborhood Corolla strives to envision the practice of careta king land and creating space where respite and care can occur. It is an honor to have access to this small pocket of land where resources are scarce and space is limited. I strive to cultivate work that will cycle into the hands of those within my surrounding community.
My Mother Carol
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My Oma whom I am named after Marianné.
I was born with a deep knowing of farming inside of me. Something I can not explain in words but know in practice. It is familiar work that I am grateful to do. I have never understood farming to be easy. Work is something I was taught at a young age, if given the the opportunity can be done with curiosity, creativity, humility and grace. Witnessing my mother navigate parenthood taught me this. She has always been a constant source of inspiration and encouragement in my farming practice. When deciding on the appropriate name for the farm I heard my Opa’s deep rolling voice calling out to my mother and me, Corolla.
Corolla is the crown of whorl of petals surrounding the flowers reproductive organs. Little crown. I feel honored to have access to this work and grateful to come from a long material line that have shown me a path.