Dolly Donations
On January 12, 2010, the ground shook violently from the epicenter of the historic earthquakethat rocked the capital city of Port au Prince, Haiti. Over the days following the catastrophicevent, I watched in horror wondering how it was possible that anyone could have survived.Over a decade later, and many experiences, friendships, memories, and time walking […]
65-Red Roses A Year of reflection in the roses
Photo credit: 65redroses.com Throughout 2010 and into 2011 though I knew the outcome, I slowly read the blog, or online journal entries of Eva Markvoort, a vibrant young woman who valiantly battled Cystic Fibrosis. She named her blog, 65_Red Roses, after the childhood mispronunciation of her fated illness, the long-time partner she challenged. Reading it […]
Have you met Jeremiah?
Jeremiah was a bullfrog…right? If you know the words, then you might understand why a friendly garden hopper might have captured my heart when he popped out from under my rosemary one day while I gardened. Just shy of two years later, this little hopper inspired a body of work that includes an early-reader children’s […]
Everyone loves Freebies!
The Keep Growing series below is offered in a print, two computer screens: black & gray and a phone screen formatted for an iPhone X. Images can be downloaded via the PDF below each image. Keep Growing Mushroom Print (1) Keep Growing Computer Screen Image in black Keep Growing Computer Screen Image (1) Keep Growing […]
Hey there Valentine!
Valentines Day has always been my favorite day. Many think it is a day dedicated to supporting commercial sales and avoid celebrating it. Others may picture roses and chocolate. I have long loved Valentines Day because I see it is a day everyone can participate in. As a kid I loved preparing for the day […]
A Sweet Addition To The Season
You might consider oranges to be a traditional addition to your holiday season. They might be a new and fresh addition to your festivities. Oranges have a long history connected to the holidays. I hope my simple design helps you create new and fun memories this year. Turn these into your own ornaments. Use these […]
Gardening 107
That’s right. It’s not a typo. Gardening 101 includes the basics: healthy, nutrient filled soil, seeds harvested from reliable resources, water, and proper care for growth. However at Harvest107 we aim to create sustainable food sources. We value our relationships and education is the core of the work we do. The goal is ambitious, but […]
The Cornucopia
What does the horn of Amalthea, a goat responsible for nursing the Greek King of the Gods, Zeus have to do with the oddly similarly shaped wicker basket? Why is it often filled with a bouquet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and wheat and used as a center piece on tables to celebrate the Harvest? […]
A Frightfully Good Time…
The party don’t start ’til they walk in! Liz is the Bell of the Ball. The Queen of the Court. She Governs the Graveyard. Frank knows no dance floor he isn’t willing to burn up, and he proudly wears pink! If you’re looking for a way to get your Halloween season underway, kick things […]
America’s Teacher, Christa McAuliffe
“I touch the future. I teach.” – Christa McAuliffe, American School Teacher & NASA Astronaut Leading Lady in Space & Flight, NASA Astronaut & American School Teacher Christa McAuliffe was selected from among 11,000 applicants to join the crew of Space Shuttle Challenger. In preparation for her mission Crew Specialist McAuliffe prepared lesson plans […]