30歲港女裸辭大嶼山梅窩耕田一年【下】：半農半X慢活出簡單自主人生

30歲港女裸辭大嶼山梅窩耕田一年【下】：半農半X慢活出簡單自主人生

The last episode mentioned that I started a half-farmer, half-X life in Mui Wo, Lantau Island, for a year. Farming gave me calmness and courage. In this episode, I will share with you how this indifference helped me regain my independence in life. Many people asked me how I, a half-farmer, half-X, made a living? Or I asked everyone how to exchange for the necessities of life . Apart from money, what else can we rely on? Frankly speaking, the income from temporary free work is not stable. My job has just started to get on track. To maintain this kind of life at the current stage, I think the most important thing is to reduce expenses so that I can continue to do this. Fortunately, this This small community allows me to break out of the traditional monetary economic framework. In addition to obtaining my own needs through payment, I will think about what skills I have that can be exchanged for some opportunities here. I notice what the neighbors have needs and what skills I have can help them in exchange . The concept of bartering is like working in exchange for accommodation . For example: During the yellow peel harvest, the farmer needed volunteers to help harvest the yellow peel , and I happened to be able to help harvest the yellow peel and pack it for shipment. The farmer was willing to use his crops as reward in exchange for my sweat and labor, and I also got a tan at the same time ! Harvesting yellow skin will make you burnt in the sun and make you sweat . It will take me three months to make myself whiter , but what I get in return is the precious experience of harvesting yellow skin . The cultivation technology, knowledge and stories of yellow skin have enriched what I will share on guided tours in Mui Wo or when I go out. At the same time, I can eat sweet and big ones. Share Lantau Chicken Heart and Yellow Skin with more friends . It is this barter model that makes me understand that what I need in exchange for life is not just relying on money alone , but also exploring my own skills. My time and my knowledge are my resources. I can contribute to this small community and at the same time gain access to my life. When I break out of the box of only having to exchange money for what I need, this is the most critical step for me to achieve independence in life. Because of farming, I harvest a lot of crops. I usually cook at home and eat more vegetables and less meat. A family of two can cook three meals a day for a combined 100 yuan. Does it sound impossible? But what I have learned the most in the past few years is that there is a group of neighbors here. They teach me how to use different parts of crops to cook and eat limited ingredients to maximize the value. Nothing is wasted. For example, I planted carrots and I planted them when thinning the seedlings . A lot of carrot seedlings came out. We usually eat the roots, but my neighbor told me that these carrot seedlings and leaves are actually edible and can be used to make pesto. Add a few cloves of garlic, nuts, olive oil , a little basil picked in the field , and salt. Turn on a blender and stir it for a few times. It will taste delicious. The pesto sauce you buy for noodles tastes very close to the cost of frying a plate of spaghetti. It costs less than 10 yuan and you can already have a meal. The carrot leaves also taste very similar to parsley. They are like vanilla and can be used to scramble eggs. This is the whole food I learned in the process of farming. I use the wisdom of zero-waste food awareness to rediscover the original. We think it can only be used for composting or food waste. It should have edible value. The whole thing is very fun and it also breaks my own boundaries. In addition, when I left the mainstream life, I slowly gained an awareness and was able to distinguish which products I really need and which ones are produced by society. At the same time, I will also consider myself and consider whose hands the money I spend will fall into. I will establish a set of values ​​of my own , and this set of values ​​will help bring me to the right circle. Just like when giving gifts on holidays, I will no longer pursue big brands because I know that the large amount of money I give actually falls in the hands of others. Of course, if the endorsed celebrity is something I like, then that’s a different idea. Instead, I will choose some local small brands and products that are cooperating with some local farmers. Otherwise, I will buy directly from farmers or some producers in the area and try to put my own money back into the economy of my area. There will always be people around me who agree or disagree with my set of values. In fact, it helps me to understand whether the values ​​of the friends around me match or not. My point of view is that if they match, they will come and go. But in the circle of South Lantau, I have found many fellow travelers. We exchange gifts made by ourselves. Be careful to exchange seeds for the vegetables you grow by yourself. This is a relationship and mode of getting along that I like very much. In addition to social autonomy, there is a kind of autonomy that I want to share in particular , which is the autonomy in food. You can choose which crops to plant, what cultivation and fertilization methods to use in the end, and everything can be cooked. It is true that farming depends on the weather and solar terms, but I feel that my life has a lot more autonomy. It is very convenient to buy food in supermarkets and markets. It seems that there are many choices , but unless you are familiar with the stall owners in the markets , many times we don’t know where the food we are eating comes from. It is derived from its farming methods. The dishes at the stalls are usually popular tastes or the varieties with the highest yield and cost-effectiveness. In fact, we have lost a kind of autonomy. At most, you can go to Citysuper for more varieties. But when you go to the seed store, you will find that in fact, each crop can have a different color. The color, shape, flavor , and taste of the crops will all be different. If you have time, you can visit some local farmers’ markets. You will find more varieties of seasonal vegetables than in supermarkets or street markets . If you want to know where there is a market or where local vegetables are sold, you can read the description of this column. Even if you can’t buy local vegetables , you can consider it. Grow my own vegetables. There happens to be a place nearby where I live. In fact, there are urban farms or rooftop farms in the city. A checkered field is available for more than 400 yuan a month , and it is more cost-effective. But the option you have to draw is the government community garden shop. In fact, it is 400 yuan for 18 weeks a year. Whether you are ready to go naked For friends who have resigned , are working, or retired, I encourage everyone to rent a field to grow vegetables for themselves. Whether it is for their own health knowledge or environmental protection, it is definitely a worthwhile investment. In addition, farming will basically not leave you with nothing to eat. Some crops planted last year have left some seeds in the field. When it reaches a certain suitable solar term, it will grow on its own. Amaranth, perilla , and other crude crops have appeared for no reason in a recent field . There are also many crops that are naturally raised, such as emperor vegetables. When I sow the seeds, I hardly need to take care of them. When I focus on other things , the crops will continue to grow and be harvested in two weeks. After harvesting the vegetables, they will grow again and continue to be harvested until the end. When it blooms, it can be used as an edible flower for food decoration , so I have a friend who considers growing vegetables as a passive income. In fact, it is worth our investment, but the prerequisite is to know how to choose the right vegetables to grow, because some vegetables really require a lot of effort to take care of and take care of. I feel very tired when I think of my experience when I planted watermelons last year. But the most important thing is to have dietary independence . In fact, the most important thing is to keep all the vegetables. Unfortunately, many of the remaining agricultural lands in Hong Kong are not included in the agricultural priority areas. This means that if the land that is not included in the priority areas is to be reused, the AFCD will not object. The unique ecology of the farmland landscape we see in front of us and the local varieties of vegetables will disappear because of this. It is actually a very pity. The happiest thing of the year is to be able to live in an independent country. Connect your community with nature and live your own rhythm. In fact, farming is not just about growing vegetables . It also cultivates courage and hope. Whether you want to quit your job or prepare to retire, I encourage you to try planting something . Even if it is a checkered field on the rooftop or a small potted plant, feel the satisfaction of creating it with your hands . Support local farmers’ markets, help protect Hong Kong’s farmland, and make our lives a choice.

這個物價高、節奏快的城市，還有給我們喘息的空間嗎？
慶幸香港還有離島大嶼山，還有珍貴的農地
讓不少在港居住、有不同文化背景的人士在這裡尋找另類生活可能性
也讓我嘗試在香港實半農半X，重拾生活各層面的自主權～

Thumbnail photographed by Iris @Studio Oak & makeup by @Candice Li

鼓勵大家嘗試耕種，亦接觸本地菜與本地農業，讓我們生活有更多不同的選擇與體驗：

🌾農業優先區相關資料：
https://www.afcd.gov.hk/tc_chi/agriculture/agr_apa/agr_apa.html

北部都會區農地調查報告及農業優先區建議：
https://www.kfbg.org/images/download/KFBG_nm_farmland_survey_report_chi.pdf

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🥬 本地菜售賣點/平台（本地菜真係好好好好食🤤 菜真係有菜味）：

不時Kairos
https://www.instagram.com/hkkairos/

📍新界：
上水 Let It Be （星期日取菜）
菜約3-4pm到，開放至晚上6點半
地址：上水符興街1號D舖
https://www.instagram.com/letitbe.sheungshui/

大埔 帶包SHOP (星期四及日取菜)
菜約3-4點到，開放至晚上7點
地址：大埔鄉事會街9-13號大日子商場2樓219-220號舖
https://www.facebook.com/thebulkshoppers/

大埔 Mayse Bakery Shop (星期日取菜)
菜約3-4點到，開放至晚上6點。
地址：大埔大埔墟安富路14-16號富景樓地下B號舖

中大 咩樹咖啡館 （星期四取菜）
菜約3-4點到，開放至下午5點
地點：香港中文大學伍宜孫書院地下
https://www.facebook.com/LookupMehTree

香港中文大學員工總會 （星期四取菜）
菜約3-4點到，開放至下午6點15分
地址：香港中文大學 王福元樓103室
https://www.facebook.com/cuegunion

大圍 MaMa Cafe（星期四取菜）
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上9點
地址：大圍上徑口村15號地舖
https://www.instagram.com/_mama_cafe/

大圍 老去茶事（星期四取菜）
菜約4-5點，開放至晚上9點
地址：大圍積信街77-81號積善樓地下B號舖
https://www.instagram.com/chas_longlongago/

荃灣 田嘢
荃灣科技中心1605室
https://www.instagram.com/tinyeahtinyeah/

元朗 同里舍
寄賣地址：元朗青山公路元朗段1號珍珠樓地下7號鋪
https://www.instagram.com/toneedshed/

元朗 F5 優質食材專門店 （星期日取菜）
菜約2-3點到，開放至晚上7點
地址：元朗媽橫路 37號福昌樓地下8號舖
https://www.facebook.com/f5foodshk/?locale=zh_HK

屯門 一耕 (星期日取菜)
屯門青棉徑6號好發大廈21號鋪
https://www.instagram.com/gaangone/

📍九龍：
深水埗 余地 (星期四取菜）
菜約下午5-6時到，開放至晚上10點
地址：九龍深水埗大南街198號
https://www.instagram.com/yudei.hk/

深水埗 Shop at Years 素年(星期日取菜)
菜約5-6點到，開放至晚上8點
地址：深水埗汝州街126號
https://www.facebook.com/yearshk

深水埗 癲HI士多(星期日取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上8點。
地址：西九龍中心5樓蘋果商場K128舖

新蒲崗 日日Jour Jour (星期四取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上6點
地址：新蒲崗仁愛街34號地下
https://www.instagram.com/jourjourcafe?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

新蒲崗 In Corner 角落裏 (星期四取菜)
菜約5-6點到，開放至晚上8點
地址：彩虹道242號 彩頣花園外圍地下157號舖
https://www.instagram.com/in.cornerrrr_/

土瓜灣 Cutting Onions (星期日取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上10點
地址：紅磡馬頭圍道63號啟岸1樓02號舖
https://www.instagram.com/cutting._.onions/

九龍城 Common Room 337 (星期日取菜)
菜約3-4點到，開放至7點
地址：九龍城太子道西379號家歡樓地下G2舖
https://www.facebook.com/commonroom337/

九龍灣 日常豐作 (星期五、六取菜)
地址：九龍灣麗晶商場2字215舖
https://www.instagram.com/presentlivinghk/

九龍灣 德福無印良品
地址：九龍九龍灣偉業街33 號德福廣場二期401,402 及431 舖
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-eF4ROh2M0/

黃埔 Be with Years 素年 (星期日取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上10點
地址：紅磡黃埔天地百寶坊(第3期)地下G27號舖
https://www.facebook.com/yearshk

油麻地 果邊 (星期日取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上7點
https://www.instagram.com/gwobean/

太子 Sound O Peace仁人 (星期四取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上8點
地址：太子道西204號1樓

尖沙咀 綠野林（星期四或日取菜，視乎開放日子）
菜約4-5點到，開放至7點
地址：香港九龍尖沙咀金巴利道25號長利商業大廈11樓1103室
https://www.greenwoodshk.org/

📍港島：
鰂魚涌 二拳書館(星期日取菜)
菜約3-4點到，開放至晚上7:30
地址：鰂魚涌 福昌樓地下七號 海山樓平台 怪獸選物所，涼茶舖/堅記士多入口轉入

北角 野草(星期四及日取菜)
菜約3-4點到，開放至晚上10點
地址：北角和富道21-53號和富地庫B50號舖
https://www.facebook.com/weedsgelato/

大坑 車迷 (星期四及日取菜)
菜約3-4點到，開放至晚上7點
地址：大坑新村街3號地下

灣仔 SINCE Concept Store(星期四取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上7:30
地址：灣仔軒尼詩道302-308號集成中心UG6&7號舖
https://www.facebook.com/sinceconceptstore/

灣仔 Wanaka
地址：灣仔景星街8號地舖
https://www.instagram.com/wanaka.hk/

西營盤 Organic Oasis(星期四及日取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上9點
地址：半山般咸道64號（西營盤站C出口對出）
https://www.facebook.com/organicoasishk/

西營盤 華爾登餅店(星期四取菜)
菜約4-5點到，開放至晚上7點
地址：香港西營盤第二街120-126號仁福大廈地舖
https://www.facebook.com/wahyeetangcakeshop/

堅尼地城 Super Duper Store(星期四取菜)
菜約5-6點到，開放至晚上8點
地址：堅尼地城吉席街74號地舖
https://www.instagram.com/super.duper.store/

📍離島：
好老土 (星期六、日農夫市集)
地址：梅窩梅窩鄉事會路33號
https://www.instagram.com/good_old_soil/

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租田：
康文署社區園圃計劃
https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/tc/green/garden/fees.html

觀塘 Cityfarm
地址：荃灣西柴灣角街66-82號金熊工業中心F,G座天台
(荃灣西站 A 出口) 
https://www.cityfarm.hk/index.php/main/field

荃灣 Cityfarm
地址：觀塘偉業街171號偉業工業大廈天台
https://www.cityfarm.hk/index.php/main/field

粉嶺 老農田有機農場 O-Farm
地址：丹竹坑鶴藪郊野徑側
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAcpNLQPaUL/

元朗 河背農圃
地址：元朗八鄉河背村

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