by Kelli Donley | May 19, 2014 | Arizona, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
It has been several years since I gardened this earth, and while I thought things were going smoothly in the bountiful tomato plot, sadly — they are not. I have blossom-end rot, causing all of the larger tomatoes to get mushy bottoms on the vine. Come to find...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 10, 2014 | Arizona, Earth Mama, Faith
There is this Celtic belief concerning the “thin place,” where the earth is so close to heaven, the two blend. For each person, this place is different. It may vary with time, or location. The idea is, if you are open to prayer and the Holy Spirit, you may...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 2, 2014 | Blessings, Community, Domestic Art, Earth Mama
Robyn and I don’t really know each other. But we have long read each other’s blogs and supported each other. Well, really she has supported me. She and her community of knitting friends regularly pitch in for my variety of projects. Boxes of hats, scarves...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 20, 2013 | Arizona, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna
The little patio garden that could is chugging away. Specifically, the basil and other herbs: The beans aren’t doing poorly either. And now, thanks to Finny’s thoughtfulness, I’ve got another patio planted with succulents. I hope to propegate them...
by Kelli Donley | May 27, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Earth Mama
Apparently my newest Calculated Act of Kindness is to plant gardens an do yard work for friends. Even new friends, and people I barely know. When gardening with a friend the other day, I asked about his neighbor’s yard. It is such a cute neighborhood but this...
by Kelli Donley | May 24, 2011 | Colorado, Community, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna
When my friend BJ mentioned he wanted help “landscaping” the front yard of his new house, I did what I typically do: volunteer, come over-prepared after having enjoyed a gallon of coffee, haul him to the local garden shop with far too many ideas, and jump...
