by Kelli Donley | May 12, 2021 | 2021, Heirloom Homestead
I had a new approach to growing tomatoes this year, namely: try everything. I planted a dozen plant starts from the nursery in our two wicking beds in January. I also started several in pots, and one pot from seeds I’d saved. And I had two pots of tomatoes that...
by Kelli Donley | May 20, 2016 | Domestic Art, Heirloom Homestead
My friend Liseanne has a bounty of fruit trees and an incredibly generous heart. Whenever things come into bloom, she shares her harvest. Once upon a time, I had pounds and pounds of key limes that were transformed into pies and frozen juice. This week, it was plums....
by Kelli Donley | Feb 7, 2016 | Celebrate!, Heirloom Homestead
When I went on the walk-through for J’s house, I had to focus on keeping my feet on the floor when we walked into one of the bedrooms to see it had been converted into a sewing room. The previous owner had custom cabinetry installed and racks for fabric in the...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 28, 2015 | Community, Domestic Art, Heirloom Homestead
This weekend I had a few girlfriends over for a sewing bee. We chatted and enjoyed a potluck. Of course there was laughter and gossip and sharing of ideas and support. It was a lovely way to spend a few hours with friends in my new home. And I started an...
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 | Feb 17, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Heirloom Homestead
Trying to find the light and positive, seeking the warmth of the Arizona early spring. My vegetable garden is going wild, eating up buffalo loam and drinking up as much water as I can provide. The heat comes on strong, and stronger. Again, I plant a garden. And...
