August 26, 2010 · Posted in
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TYRO — Mike Sutton has found peace and harmony dipping his fingers into the Montgomery County dirt every day.
The retired Tyro resident said there is nothing more therapeutic or more enjoyable than tilling the soil, planting seed, and watching the patient work of Mother Nature produce a harvest bounty.
That’s why Sutton has dedicated this year to a new venture: Mike’s Market, which produces garden-fresh vegetables to consumers.
Sutton said he has always tinkered with summertime gardening but never took on a venture this size until his retirement as a custodian from Coffeyville schools earlier this year.
“My garden always was pretty small, but I did not want to be the type of person who just sat around every day in retirement,” said Sutton. “I’m the type of guy who always needs something to do.”
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