Posts Tagged ‘Gardening’

May 25, 2010 1

Birthday Gifts: A Glimpse into My Life

By in Creations

I am declaring this Birthday Week at Alliwell Studios. While my birthday has already passed (mark your calendars for April 17 next year), I’ve been thinking a lot about birthdays lately. I felt very cared for and known this year and thought I’d share a little bit about myself in the form of some gifts [...]

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April 15, 2010 1

Composting: A Borrower’s Attempt at Making Black Gold

By 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 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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