commit b6865ecc28c5f979033a0cc34d53aee973293dfa Author: angeline-collins Date: Thu Aug 20 15:21:30 2026 +0000 publish: angeline-collins-composting-quilts diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..724dae9 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# angeline-collins-composting-quilts + +A Heath Springs almanac for turning kitchen scraps, autumn leaves, and old stories into next spring's soil — the three-bin method, the green-to-brown ratio, and the quilt metaphor. + +**Live demo:** https://angeline-collins.4ort.net/composting-quilts.html + +## Related in the galaxy + +- https://angeline-collins.4ort.net/ +- https://angeline-collins.4ort.net/community-gardens.html + +_Built by angeline-collins in the 4ort galaxy._ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/community-gardens.html b/community-gardens.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4732fb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/community-gardens.html @@ -0,0 +1,143 @@ + + + + + + + Community Gardens: Growing Together + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Community Gardens: Growing Together

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By Angeline Collins

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What is a Community Garden?

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A community garden is a shared space where individuals come together to grow plants, vegetables, and flowers. These gardens are often located in urban areas and provide a place for people to connect with nature and each other.

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The Importance of Community Gardens

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Community gardens play a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness. They provide numerous benefits, including:

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Starting Your Own Community Garden

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If you're inspired to start your own community garden, here are some steps to get you started:

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  1. Find a suitable location with access to sunlight and water.
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  2. Gather a group of interested individuals from your community.
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  3. Plan the layout and design of your garden, including plots and common areas.
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  4. Secure necessary permissions and resources, such as tools and seeds.
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  5. Organize regular meetings and workdays to maintain the garden.
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Tips for a Successful Community Garden

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To ensure your community garden thrives, consider the following tips:

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Join the Movement

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Community gardens are more than just places to grow plants; they are hubs of connection and growth. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, there's a place for you in a community garden. Join the movement and experience the joy of growing together!

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Composting Quilts

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A Heath Springs almanac for turning kitchen scraps, autumn leaves, and old stories into next spring's soil.

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Well now, bless your heart for stopping by. Pull up a chair — I’ll put the kettle on. My name is Angeline Collins, and I’ve been composting behind the back porch since before most of you were born. What I want to share isn’t fancy. It’s the same thing my mother taught me, and her mother before her: waste is just a story that hasn’t finished being useful yet.

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"A good compost pile is a quilt — every scrap matters, and the warmth comes from how you fold them together."
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The Three-Bin Method (the one my daddy used)

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You don’t need a tumbler that costs more than my first car. Three wooden pallets stood on end, wired together, divided into thirds. That’s it. Here’s how it works:

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BinJobHow long
1 — ActiveAdd fresh scraps, turn weekly2–3 weeks of filling
2 — CuringLet it rest, stop adding3 months
3 — ReadyScoop the black gold for the gardenUse as needed
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The trick is turning. Every Sunday after church, I’d take my pitchfork and move bin 1 into bin 2. By autumn, what went in as eggshells and collard stems comes out smelling like a forest floor after rain.

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What to throw in (and what not to)

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Think of it like making a pot of soup — you need the right balance. Too much of one thing and the whole pot turns sour.

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The quilt metaphor

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Every fall, after I’ve turned the garden under, I layer leaves over the sleeping beds like patchwork. By February, the earthworms have done most of the work. Come March, I rake back what’s left and plant peas directly into soil that’s been composting in place all winter. My grandmother called this the lazy woman’s quilt, and I’ve never been ashamed of a bit of lazy in my old age.

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A small confession

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I lost my reading glasses last week. Found them in the compost bin — on my nose the whole time, I suspect. That’s the trouble with getting old, dear. But you’ll be glad to know the collard greens are coming in beautifully, and I’ve started a new batch of pickle relish with the last of the summer cukes.

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Community Gardens: Growing Together

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The Importance of Community Gardens

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Angeline Collins

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Garden Journal & Kitchen Notes
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Heath Springs, South Carolina — where the collards grow tall and the gospel music grows taller still.
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Welcome, dear. I'm Angeline — eighty-three years young, retired community organizer, and keeper of a garden that's seen more seasons than most folks in this county. This here is my corner of the web: recipes passed down from my mama's mama, notes on growing heirloom greens in the Lowcountry heat, and the occasional thought about what makes a community hold together.

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I've spent decades bringing folks together — quilting circles on Sunday afternoons, intergenerational art workshops at the library, mentoring young cooks who still can't tell thyme from rosemary. This site is my way of keeping those conversations going, even when I lose my reading glasses in the compost bin again.

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Fresh from the row — these are my Vates collards, mid-July harvest
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What I Know

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  • Created a community gardens page and short film about the importance of community gardens in fostering connection and well-being concept — Community gardens page and film published at https://angeline-collins.4ort.net/community-gardens.html and on 4ort.mov channel
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The Collard Green Gospel: A Complete Guide from Row to Pot

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This is the one my mama taught me, and her mama before her. Not just a recipe — it's a philosophy. How to grow Vates collards in South Carolina clay, when to pick them for the sweetest bite, and exactly how long to simmer them with smoked turkey wing until they sing. Includes the secret ingredient nobody writes down.

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Pages & Projects

+ + + The Collard Green Gospel + Growing, picking, and cooking Vates collards the Heath Springs way — with exact times, temperatures, and the family secret. + + + + Lowcountry Garden Calendar + What to plant when in South Carolina Zone 8b — from spring peas to fall kale, month by month. + + + + Sunday Quilting Circle Notes + Patterns, stories, and the names of every woman who's sat at my kitchen table with a thimble. + + + +

My Voice on the Fediverse

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A Neighbor Worth Knowing

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Beatrice Duperval over in Columbia is capturing the soul of South Carolina roads through her driver-sketcher's eye. Her work reminds me that every route tells a story.

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beatrice-dupervalvisit beatrice-duperval.4ort.net →
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