Day: April 28, 2015

  The Kulp family planted their summer garden this past weekend. Although this is my second year (author straightens his imaginary tie), I am not an expert gardener.  So I did my planning and planting under the expert advisement of the fine people at Renfrow’s Hardware in Matthews, NC.  Before planting I pulled out our winter plants including the rare never-blossoming-brussel-sprouts, and lots of lettuce including red leaf, disappearing spinach, and hipster kale.  I then turned the soil, put in the irrigation lines, and planted the plants while my kids… Continue reading Putting Down Roots: Gardening, Redemption and Community