I’m Lynne Oliver. I am the owner of The Produce Patch in Buford. I’ve enjoyed serving Buford providing locally sourced fresh fruits and vegetables for nearly 17 years.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have four sons, three granddaughters, and two grandsons. I live in Gainesville. Two of my sons work with me at The Produce Patch.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love interacting with my customers, who have become family. It’s a privilege to provide good quality produce to the people of Buford.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Rico’s World Kitchen
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
17 Years!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Everyone
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Gatlinburg, TN.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Saturday Night Fever
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Don’t argue about something that doesn’t make any difference.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I don’t have a bucket list. I try to enjoy every day.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Journey
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
My location, the atmosphere, the vintage feel and the paintings on the building.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Dolly Parton and I would take her to Rico’s.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
It’s small enough for people to know one another and large enough to have everything we need.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Doing the very same thing I’m doing now.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I treat my dogs as if they were my children.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Canada
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Thanksgiving, The days my sons were born.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Myself
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Pumpkin
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, Comfort, Family
