by Kelli Donley | Oct 16, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
These poor pumpkins were cooking in the heat. The edges were browning and the flowers weren’t doing great. Even though I planted the native seeds when I was supposed to, I am not sure we’ll see gourds before Thanksgiving. Regardless, I knew they needed...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 17, 2014 | Flora and Fauna, Media
I’ve been reading more than normal lately — which is nice. I’ve been carrying a paperback with me at all times, and having another book at my desk for breaks. I’m also a fan of taking an e-reader with me on long journeys as it saves space in my...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 13, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Homestead
Once upon a time, I lived with three of my girlfriends in a house that was falling down. Like the three little pigs, but we likely had less to eat. These were the salad days — I was out of college, working my tail off to make ends meet. They were still in...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 6, 2014 | Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
The last bit of summer was jarred and enjoyed this weekend. It was a great run for peppers and tomatoes this year! I haven’t forgotten the “Phoenix Tomato Growing Plan.” I”m working on the tutorial and will have it posted prior to next season....
by Kelli Donley | Jun 16, 2014 | Arizona, Community, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna
Someone remind me next year to stagger the tomato plants a bit. I’ve had a dozen plants come in at once. Salsa, tomato sauce, pizza sauce and even a simple plate drizzled with olive oil and sea salt: So, so good. So, Phoenix area readers — how many of you...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 9, 2014 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Hacienda
We are eating a lot of: walnut pesto with basil from the garden*, roasted tomatoes with garlic, olive oil and lavender sea salt, rotisserie chickens — which are later transformed into the liquid gold of homemade stock. Sadly, this is the last week for the...
