Author Archives: megganmanlove

Why the Marigolds Matter to Congregations

Posted on April 15, 2015 by megganmanlove

A few weeks ago I went with a friend to see The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.  It’s a fun film and there are fans of the first film who will adore this sequel.  I still love the all-star cast … Continue reading →

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McFarland USA

Posted on March 18, 2015 by megganmanlove

McFarland USA & why I love sports movies like this one I love sports movies, even mediocre ones.  I don’t know when this began.  I was a high school athlete but so was half of my 76-member graduating class.  The … Continue reading →

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E-Devotions for Lent

Posted on February 4, 2015 by megganmanlove

On Sunday, Feb. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, we will introduce some electronic resources for Lent 2015, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. Here are the links we will use: Luther Seminary emails a God Pause devotion every day … Continue reading →

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Publishing “Growing to Feed Many”

Posted on December 12, 2014 by megganmanlove

It started when “my” gardeners and I had a conversation about grant writing.  Dale & Sheila Anderson and colleague Paulette Blaseg have had all of their gardening necessities for a while–greenhouse, transportation, compost bins, netting, tools and of course raised … Continue reading →

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Community Garden Banquet

Posted on September 24, 2014 by megganmanlove

After our community blessing of the church gardens last spring and a season of growing produce, about thirty of us came together for a celebratory banquet.  Grace Episcopal Church hosted us.  The food, all made with produce from home and … Continue reading →

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Freezing Produce 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by megganmanlove

Last night our food preservation workshop ended with a session on freezing followed by taste testing:

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Pressure Canning 2014

Posted on August 29, 2014 by megganmanlove

Thursday night we continued our Food Preservation Workshop with Pressure Canning:    Carrots

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Basic Canning 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by megganmanlove

  Tomatoes                                                             Salsa

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After a Blessing

Posted on July 28, 2014 by megganmanlove

Today the Idaho Press Tribune ran a front page article about community gardens.  The story featured the new 15th Avenue Garden and referenced the Trinity Community Gardens master gardeners who have helped start numerous community gardens throughout the Treasure Valley.  … Continue reading →

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Home Food Preservation Workshop 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by megganmanlove

     Limited Enrollment August 21, 28 & Sept. 4 6-9pm Home Canning Made Easy Hands-On Pressure Canning Freezing Please plan to attend ALL THREE classes. Total cost is $35.00 (scholarships available) Registration Form  

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