Category Archives: green

Cactus Flower

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jjzach

My cactus actually got a flower in my garden window in the winter.  I’m in shock!  Especially since I’ve never managed to have a cactus flower anytime of year. BTW  I have been really challenging myself to use the manual … Continue reading →

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Wine Cork Keychains

Posted on March 2, 2011 by jjzach

Here is another crafty wedding project from my brother’s wedding. Made these as favors for the rehearsal dinner and at my brother’s wedding.  I’m a big fan of this project because it reuses one of my favorite things, wine corks!  … Continue reading →

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Green Beans

Posted on July 22, 2010 by jjzach

We had a fantastic green bean crop this year.  Planted both yellow and green.

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Giant Vegetables

Posted on April 19, 2010 by jjzach

I helped sew this giant ear of corn for LexFarm to use during the Lexington Patriot’s Day Parade.  The Emerson Umbrella had a session to guide folks with making large items out of kite materials back in March.  I must … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour 2010

Posted on March 29, 2010 by jjzach

Here is the view of the Boston skyline during earth hour from Robbins Park in Arlington, MA.  The skyline seemed a bit dimmer after 8:30 pm, but it was hard to really tell from far away.  We did our part … Continue reading →

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Origami Wedding Present

Posted on March 16, 2010 by jjzach

We wanted to get some recently married friends a menu board of some kind for a wedding present.  They like to laugh at @lbjay‘s menu (see above) so we thought it would be funny.  I found blackboard decals and decided … Continue reading →

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Buy Handmade

Posted on December 6, 2009 by jjzach

We took the pledge to buy handmade this holiday season.  We were able to do most of our shopping at Bizarre Bazaar Boston today.  It was a pleasure to avoid the parking lots and long lines in favor of something … Continue reading →

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Bird Sighting

Posted on August 1, 2009 by jjzach

in Winchester Center.  I have no idea what kind of bird this is, but I liked how the water looked swirling around it.

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Interplanting

Posted on July 5, 2009 by jjzach

This year we are having better luck with our cucumbers.  We made 4 mounds and planted the seedlings on the top of each mound, hoping the mound will retain more moisture.  Since there was a clear space between the mounds … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Seed

Posted on June 12, 2009 by jjzach

A new sunflower seedling in our vegetable garden with the seed still on top. Update: Birds or Chipmunks kept eating my sunflower seedlings.  After several failed attempts I cut up toilet paper rolls to 3 inches in length and put … Continue reading →

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