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Kiwis Refuse To Procreate

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Laura Grace Weldon

No, not New Zealanders. (Although their birth rates are reportedly lower than ever.) I’m talking about the hardy kiwis we planted seven years ago. These delicate grape tomato-sized fruits are said to be reliable producers. Unlike their cousins commonly found … Continue reading →

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Use Till Tattered

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Laura Grace Weldon

Just past frugality there’s a sort of a Velveteen Rabbit feeling about objects worn from use. Is this something others experience or am I more odd than I realize? Continue reading →

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Landscape Art: Huge Hand-Crafted Outdoor Garden Bell

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Laura Grace Weldon

This interactive piece is an impressive and enduring landscape statement. Imagine it in a garden bed at your home, business, or organization. Continue reading →

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New Sculpture From Old Metal

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Laura Grace Weldon

Yard art from Bit of Earth Farm. Continue reading →

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Unintentional Farm Art

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

Finding art on the farm. Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Repurposing

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Laura Grace Weldon

“Repurposing” is a strangely awkward word. Our ancestors didn’t need a name for the frugal and often creative uses they found to reuse objects. Continue reading →

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