“Knowledge, like a garden….if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.”
- African Proverb
Sowful Harvest LLC
About Me
Hi! I’m Allison Calvin and I’ve loved gardening since I was child. My Grandfather owned a farm about 40 minutes outside of Birmingham and I spent many summers with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins there. My days were filled with plantiing, tending and harvesting fruits and vegetables, among other gardening tasks. It wasn’t always fun, but the experience was priceless.
As an adult, I’ve mostly enjoyed flower gardening in containers. A vegetable garden was always on my mind, but I never really had the space. That all changed in 2020. I felt the urge to get growing. I realized I did'n’t need the acres that my Grandparents had to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables every day. I found the space and all the things I learned growing up came flooding right back. So much so, that I was even able to share my harvests with family and friends. It was in that spirit that Sowful Harvest Kitchen Gardens was born.
In 2021, I became a Certified Garden Consultant and an Alabama Master Gardener. Why? Because I know that gardening is a lifetime of continued learning and growing in so many ways. There’s always more to know. Which is why I get so excited at any opportunity to teach and share my knowledge with others. So let’s grow!!
What I Believe
I believe gardening keeps our minds and bodies mentally and physically healthy. It is a gift from God, the creator of the ultimate first garden - Eden.
I believe we can all grow healthy food for our families in our backyards. While I am learning new things everyday about gardening, I know I’m fortunate to have the foundational knowledge that was passed down to me.
I hope to inspire others to dig in and grow. If you’re willing to learn, I’m excited to show you how.
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