Author Archives: megganmanlove

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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“The Stranger” – Immigration

Posted on June 26, 2014 by megganmanlove

Wednesday night several of us from Trinity Lutheran Church went to a screening of “The Stranger,” a new documentary produced by the Evangelical Immigration Table.  So no, it is not based on Albert Camus’ The Stranger, nor is it a … Continue reading →

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Growth in Nampa-June 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by megganmanlove

Almighty God, we thank you for making the earth fruitful, so that it might produce what is needed for life: Bless those who work in the fields; give us seasonable weather; and grant that we may all share the fruits … Continue reading →

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Taking the Church Outside

Posted on June 11, 2014 by megganmanlove

Last month a group of about 25 people drove around Nampa in buses and cars and blessed six community gardens.  This outing began last winter, probably about the time our master gardeners were planting their seedlings.  I finally got around … Continue reading →

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