Posts Tagged ‘garden’

April 15, 2010 1

Composting: A Borrower’s Attempt at Making Black Gold

By Allison in Growing

I don’t know about you but in a lot of cases, I’d rather borrow than buy. I’ve been borrowing everything I can get my hands on lately. Movies from my sister, a cool vintage wine jug from Jeni Maus for Maundy Thursday, and power tools from our generous friend Travis are among the treasures I’ve [...]

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February 8, 2010 0

Hoping Again for a Green Thumb

By Allison in Growing

Last year, I had extremely high hopes. When we joined with neighbors to create a raised bed community garden in our backyard, I started to lick my lips. Homegrown tomatoes, carrots, radishes, beans, and the like were just waiting to be harvested (after planting and growing, of course). I dreamed of walking out my back [...]

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January 18, 2010 3

The Dinner Party That Almost Didn’t Happen: Part 1

By Allison in Deliciousness

You know you are loved when your in-laws give you lobster for Christmas.
Once Tim received the gift certificate for Maine Lobster Direct, the only question was when to have them delivered. These are no ordinary crustaceans: fresh live lobsters shipped over night so they still wiggle when they arrive on your doorstep.
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