Sept/Oct Suffolk Living 2022

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David Carter is in his third season producing sustainably grown vegetables and herbs at his Fritillary Farm on Manning Road in Suffolk.

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North Suffolk's Schofield family devoted their summer garden and time to creating a wildlife habitat.

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Ever heard of a Hawaiian pineapple heritage tomato? How about Fritillary Farm? If you have, count yourself lucky. If you haven’t, you also can count yourself lucky, as in this edition of Suffolk Living Phyllis Speidell and John Sheally introduce us to a farmer of these delicious tomatoes and where you can source them. Turn to Page 12 and meet David Carter, the farmer who is growing vegetables and herbs — and doing so sustainably. You will want to keep reading to find out the story behind the unique name Fritillary Farm.

On Page 17 Faith Redd tells the story of a family that took a creative approach to a drainage problem in their yard by growing a wildflower garden. More than just good to look at, the garden solved their standing water issue, reduced the presence of ever annoying mosquitoes, increased good for the environment and fun to look at insects such as praying mantises, dragonflies, butterflies and more. This beautiful and beneficial garden also boasts a National Wildlife Foundation certified habitat sign. Here’s some more good news – you can have one too.

Looking for something to do in our area this fall? We got you covered. Check out our “What to Do” list for some great options. From the Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine performing “A Tribute to Peace” at the Suffolk Center to the annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, there is plenty to see and do, both indoors and out.

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Hometown Heroes Tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery is a 60-minute walking tour that highlights and honors the graves and memorials of soldiers from Suffolk and old Nansemond County who died in combat during the two World Wars, the Korean War and Vietnam War.

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The Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine performs “A Tribute to Peace” at 7 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 Finney Ave. Tickets are $25 for children and $45 to $65 for adults.

The Kyiv City Ballet, under the artistic direction of Ivan Kozlov, recently announced its premiere U.S. tour. Suffolk Center is honored to be one of 12 major performing arts centers across the country that are coming together to open their doors and their hearts to welcome the Kyiv City Ballet.

floral, or a portrait of someone in a tranquil pose. This art exhibition welcomes the Kyiv City Ballet of Ukraine to the Suffolk Center.

SEPTEMBER 22

Join Suffolk Tourism, in partnership with the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, as they proudly present the blockbuster animated film, “Sing 2.” Admission is $1 and the movie begins at 2 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This 2021 film is rated PG and has a running time of 95 minutes.

The Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine hosts a Meet and Greet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a $25 ticket cost with their performance of “Swan Lake” following at 7 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 Finney Ave. The Kyiv City Ballet, under the artistic direction of Ivan Kozlov, recently announced its premiere U.S. tour. Suffolk Center is honored to be one of 12 major performing arts centers across the country that are coming together to open their doors and their hearts to welcome the Kyiv City Ballet.

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A Tribute to Peace is on display at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 Finney Ave. In challenging times, honoring peace and tranquility through art is the focus of this exhibit. Artists’ works feature two-and three-dimensional pieces that project their visions of peacefulness, whether it be a bright and cheerful landscape, a colorful

Kayak Excursion of Nansemond River is set for Constant’s Wharf, located on the Nansemond River. John Constant founded this important trading center and village known as Constant’s Warehouse, which would become the Town of Suffolk in 1742.

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of experience. All equipment is included with the registration fee. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and comfortable clothing are recommended; you are encouraged to bring a snack and bottled water.

SEPTEMBER 28

Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen’s Banquet and Fashions celebrates Suffolk’s shining young stars and supports local charities at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and social hour, dinner and fashions by Cecelia’s Boutique and Gifts at 7 p.m. This all leads up to the crowning of the 2022 Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen.

OCTOBER 1

Kick off the annual Suffolk Peanut Fest with a festive parade beginning at 10 a.m. through downtown historic Suffolk.

The parade stages in the Lakeside neighborhood and proceeds down Washington Street, turning left onto North Main Street and concluding at Finney Avenue.

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what to do OCTOBER 1, 15, 29

Victorian Suffolk: Dying To Be There, a Guided Discovery of Cedar Hill Cemetery is a 75-minute walking tour that explores the hidden meanings buried in Suffolk’s Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery. The tour features Victorian-era symbolism, burial practices, funerary industries and mourning rituals. This intriguing and educational excursion is set to highlight how the residents of Suffolk both lived and died in the 19th century. Cedar Hill Cemetery is more than two centuries old, with roots that harken back to the founding of Suffolk. With keen eyes and curious minds, this tour will bring into focus the fascinating world of Victorian America, their obsession with death, dying and living beyond the grave.

OCTOBER 3, 22, NOVEMBER 5, 7

Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll is set at the official Virginia Civil War Trail site. Cedar Hill Cemetery has long been an attraction for history buffs and even walking groups.

The Suffolk Division of Tourism offers a guided stroll through the pleasant 32acre cemetery, rich in history and natural beauty. The 75-minute daytime tour offers unique insights into Suffolk’s heritage as tour goers traverse the cedar-lined terrain dotted with timeworn headstones.

OCTOBER 6-9

This year marks the 44th anniversary of Suffolk’s premier festival at the Suffolk Executive Airport, 1410 Airport Road. This family-friendly event honors the city’s agricultural heritage and devotion to peanuts, our favorite legumes. Known for its fun family activities, Suffolk Peanut Fest offers concerts, amusement rides, contests and competitions, a demolition derby, a truck and tractor pull, motorcycle rally, fireworks and much more. Combine all of these great activities with local and national entertainment and you have a weekend full of good times! Admission is $10 per person, with children 10 and under and parking free.

OCTOBER 7

Suffolk Ruritan Club Shrimp Feast 2022 takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. at Peanut Fest, 1410 Airport Road. One of the kick-off activities traditionally held at the festival site and a social gathering of a large proportion. Enjoy seasoned shrimp and all the fixings, along with live entertainment and adult beverages. Tickets are $35 and are not sold at the gate. A limit of 2,500 tickets will be sold at businesses across the city.

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The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. This three-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing in the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage are provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children.

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Growing Sustainably – and Happily

Hawaiian pineapple heritage tomatoes are among the crops on Fritillary Farm.

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Suffolk organic farmer lives out his dream on Manning Road Story by Phyllis Speidell Photos by John H. Sheally II

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s summer slips into autumn, farmers markets continue to lure shoppers seeking the perfect tomato, the freshest berries, the choicest potatoes and armfuls of garden greens. Among the growers displaying their fruits and vegetables, there might be one or two that advertise “organically” or “sustainably” grown.

Sounds good, sounds healthy, but exactly what does that mean?

David Carter, now in his third season producing sustainably grown vegetables and herbs at his Fritillary Farm on Manning Road in Suffolk, has spent the last 10 years learning and working with organic and sustainable growing practices. He is one of the many farmers who contribute to organic agriculture becoming one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture across the country, according to the Organic Trade Association.

Organic farming, Carter said, “is all about the health of the farm and maintaining environmental, social and economic sustainability.”

Often, “organic” refers to produce raised on farms that use biological or cultural controls to shield their crops from diseases and harmful pests.

Elizabeth Pittman, agricultural and natural resources Extension agent with the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Suffolk, added more detail, saying that definitions may vary but the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program notes: “Organic is a labeling term for food or other agricultural products that have been produced using cultural, biological and mechanical practices that support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity.”

According to Pittman, approved biological and cultural methods include, among others, tillage and pruning practices, non-synthetic fertilizer and See FARMER page 14

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pesticide sprays, fostering environments for predatory insects that control other insects that can damage crops, and planting diseaseresistant varieties.

With few exceptions, farmers, such as Carter, who grow sustainably, following organic practices, still must be certified by a USDA-accredited agency to label their products as “organic” with the USDA organic seal.

The extensive certification process can take up to a year or more.

“The certification process is long and expensive,” Carter said. “It would be worthwhile if I had 20 or 50 acres, but not for my 4 1/2 acres. In the last three years I’ve learned there is a fine balance between benefiting the overall health of the farm and making a profit.

Becoming economically sustainable can be trial and error.”

Without official certification, however, he can and does sell his products as “sustainably produced.” According to Pittman, Carter has “a wealth of knowledge about organic production.”

So how does a man who grew up in Virginia Beach, surfing and enjoying the beach, become a farmer in Suffolk who hasn’t been on a beach in years?

Carter said that when he graduated from First Colonial High School, he knew he wasn’t ready for college. He enrolled in a few courses at Tidewater Community College and thinking, perhaps, something in the medical field might be a career possibility, he worked as a Sentara patient care representative. When that didn’t suit him, he found a job on a Pungo farm owned by J.D. Wilson, a sustainable farmer who grew and sold vegetables, flowers, fruits and herbs.

Carter enjoyed the work so much he started looking for ways to learn more about organic farming. He discovered that Central Carolina Community College offered an associate’s degree program in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. The curriculum combined classroom courses in soil science, animal husbandry and more, with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, sustainable fuels and farm-to-table culinary programs.

There were many small farms in the area and the students interned on them, learning from the farmers.

David Carter checks his crop of sage.

“Central Carolina gave me a start, but I learned the most on the farms,” Carter said.

“Everybody does things differently and they are always trying new things.”

When he graduated in 2014, he spent five months as a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail before working as a horticulturist at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. He moved on to become a production manager at New Earth Farm, a 21-acre all-natural working and educational farm in Pungo. As his dream of owning his own farm grew, he took a job in shipyard scaffolding, 200 to 300 feet in the air, to earn enough money to make the dream a reality.

It was a tight real estate market, but in November 2019 Carter bought the Manning Road property and began creating his dream.

He expanded and remodeled a shed into a walk-in cooler and prep area. He turned over

the land, built a propagation greenhouse and tunnel greenhouses.

“People stopped to ask what was going on and seemed happy to know the farm would be here,” he said.

He hopes the area can attract more sustainable growers and develop a network within the farming community.

“I had a lot of help, advice and used equipment from other farmers,” he said. “The more farmers you have, the better.”

Carter’s farm produces a variety of crops — heritage tomatoes, arugula, salad greens, elephant garlic, onions, potatoes, lemon grass mint, lemon thyme, sage — while his flock of chickens produces 50 eggs a day. Rows of buckwheat, fennel and yarrow attract bees and wasps who help deter a major nemesis, the cross striped cabbage worm. Writer spiders spin webs on the rows on sun gold tomatoes, See FARMER page 15

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capturing pests that might feed on the fruit.

A smaller flock of Giant Pekin ducks help the chickens with fertilizing the soil, supplementing a large compost heap. Carter is still looking for a local horse or cattle farm that might become a source of manure.

After three seasons, he has three part-time employees and hopes to find someone who would fill an intern position at Fritillary Farm and learn as he did from hands-on experience.

At 34, Carter is well into creating his dream career. The farm is flourishing but, he says, remains relatively low-tech and difficult to leave for any length of time, even for a few days of fly fishing in the mountains. He sells most of his harvest to restaurants, especially farm-to-table specialists, across Hampton Roads and at farmers markets at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Ghent and the Old Beach Market in Virginia Beach.

Why did Carter name his farm Fritillary Farm?

Unique names were hard to find and he recalled when he began studying organic agriculture, the first caterpillar he identified was one that would develop into a Fritillary butterfly, a beautiful orange butterfly black markings that happens to be a great pollinator and an apt name for a sustainable farm.

David Carter's organic farm is flourishing, in large part because of his hands-own approach. That means lots of tractor time (upper left), prepping produce for market (left) and taking good care of his chickens (above), which produce 50 eggs daily.

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Family solves drainage issue with wildflower garden Schofields earn NWF certification for improving habitat

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Suffolk family took on a pandemic project that has blossomed from a flourishing garden to a certified habitat.

Lindsey and Dan Schofield along with their two sons, 12 and nine, moved to North Suffolk during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The family experienced issues with water drainage after noticing their garden was constantly wet, according to the Schofields. The standing water in their backyard attracted flies and mosquitoes that were laying eggs.

Dan graduated with a bachelor of science in natural resources specializing in wildlife management from Ohio State in 2001. Their first option to fix their yard was to install a french drain, though, with Dan's background knowledge he decided planting native Virginia plants that like water was a better alternative.

“It's taught us all,” said Dan. “A nice thing is that my kids get to see these natural processes play out where they can just walk out the backyard and see the plants that are being pollinated” The family started its garden by planting seedlings in the fall. In the beginning stages things looked scarce, according to Lindsey.

“It looked like all these little seedlings that we just bought were dying, but then just patiently in the spring things just started blooming and growing and now the area has completely filled in,” said Lindsey.

The Schofield family purchased three praying mantis oothecae, which usually contain 50 to 200 baby praying mantises inside each one, Lindsey said. They put them in large jars and kept an eye on them. As they began hatching they were placed in the garden as a natural pesticide to help keep the aphids, insects and other pests away.

The garden also has three bird feeders, a bird bath and three “insect hotels” for bees, butterflies, wasps and other pollinators to harvest their larvae inside.

Things began sprouting and growing by spring 2021.

It wasn't until that May, following the start of their garden, that Lindsey found out about the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) garden certificate. She said she was visiting her mother in Indiana and they were out taking a walk. Surprised and intrigued by a NWF certified habitat sign, she took a picture and began

her research.

The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization whose goal is to “increase America's fish and wildlife populations and enhance the capacity to thrive in a rapidly changing world,” according to their website. The federation offers the option to certify your garden as a wildlife habitat.

To certify your garden you must complete all requirements. Requirements include having five elements– food, water, cover, places to raise young and sustainable practices. The checklist can be found on the NWF website.

After completing her research, Lindsey realized they only had a few requirements to check off on the certification checklist. They decided for their family summer project they were going to finish the garden and get it

certified.

The certification process didn't take long and it wasn't difficult, according to Lindsey.

One of the last few things they had to check off the checklist was purchase a nesting box for more shelter. Lindsey and her two sons gave Dan the nesting box as a Father's Day gift.

After Fathers Day weekend they were able to apply for the certification and by the second week of July they received their sign.

There is a $20 fee to become certified and obtaining the sign requires additional payment. Payments go toward the National Wildlife Federation programs to protect wildlife and habitats.

The most difficult thing to accomplish on the checklist was actually planting the plants See WILDFLOWER page 18

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Lindsey Schofield documented the progress of the family's wildflower garden by taking photos through the process. These pictures show the plants added to create a habitat that will not only reduce flooding in their yard, but also serve bees, butterflies and other creatures that help fend off flies and mosquitoes. After starting the project, Lindsey learned about the National Wildlife Federation's certification program and decided to pursue earning the habitat sign for display in their yard. The project was a family effort that included her husband and children.

Aero, Dan, Lindsey and Aksel Schofield undertook the wildflower garden as a family project, earning the wildlife habitat certification for their hard work. It paid off by eliminating the water issues and helped control the mosquito problem they were experiencing due to the wet conditions.

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and the expenses, according to Lindsey.

Though they are now able to reap the benefits.

As a result of creating their garden, they have seen a reduction of pest species and an increase in pollinators, according to Dan. The plants support wildlife and native species that can live in the area.

Some insects they've seen are praying mantises, bees, wasps, dragonflies, butterflies and ladybugs.

The family also was able to solve their original drainage issue, along with benefiting the environment, Dan said. The garden controls the water by holding it and letting it soak into the ground and reduces runoff

which is good for groundwater systems.

“It completely resolved the issue,” said Lindsey. “Even after downpours of rain, it gets very wet, but it's all soaked up. The fly and mosquito problem is way less than what it used to be and we've just had a lot of fun identifying. We've had about four or five different species of butterflies, including monarchs and swallowtails being the majority. We've seen a lot of different species.”

Lindsey hopes to have improved the community by encouraging others to start their own garden to increase pollinators, she said.

“It's just so fun to know that we are helping the habitats equalize and continue to flourish by just the little garden that we

have created,” said Lindsey. “It's been really amazing.”

Lindsey acknowledged the issue of pesticide use and the bee and butterfly issues that have been recently occurring and thinks “If more people could jump on this bandwagon then we could help tilt the system back to normalizing it in comparison to the unbalanced way things are now.”

There is still a small section in the Schofield’s yard that they plan to expand their garden.

“I just hope to continue to plant things that are going to encourage pollinators and hopefully spread it in my community as much as I can as well,” Lindsey said.

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through the lens: Jen Jaqua

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en Jaqua is the creative director of the Suffolk News-Herald. When not in the office she and her family cruise the local rivers on their boat to enjoy the wildlife. If you’d like to have your work considered, send an email and a selection of at least five of your original photos to news@suffolklivingmag.com.

A double-crested cormorant dries its wings after diving for fish.

A great egret perches on a washed out dock.

A double-crested cormorant feeds its baby in this nest perched high in a power line tower in the middle of the Nansemond River.

A double-crested Cormorant flies low over the river.

A great egret emerges from the reeds on the bank of the Nansemond River.

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Top left, Jeff and Cora Hancock took Suffolk Living to Belize, where they saw, among other iconic sites, the Xumantunich Mayan Ruin near San Ignacio in the western Cayo District. Top right, the Pollard family, including, from left, Cebrena, Mark Jr. and Mark Sr., traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas ship. Suffolk Living went along for the ride. Middle, Suffolk Living often crosses oceans, and Hawaii is a frequent destination. Here, in photo at left, Karla Kelly, Tommie Draper, Sandy Young and Susan Draper dine at Duke's restaurant in Waikiki with Diamond Head in the background. At right, Sandy, Karla and Susan ham it up at Dead Man's Cat Walk in Coco Head, Oahu. Above left, Suffolk Living journeyed to Key West with the Gardner family, from left, Michael and Kristen and sons Xander, 6, and Blaise, 13. Above center, John Rector, Suffolk Living in hand, enjoys the sunset over the Roanoke Sound near Avon, North Carolina. Above right, Suffolk Living made a splash in the Big Apple courtesy of Janet Maddox, shown here in Times Square.

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