Ardith Jenkins:
CLASS OF 1962
East Aurora High SchoolClass of 1962
Aurora, IL
Peoria High SchoolClass of 1962
Peoria, IL
John Muir High SchoolClass of 1962
Pasadena, CA
Eliot Junior High SchoolClass of 1959
Altadena, CA
Altadena Elementary SchoolClass of 1956
Altadena, CA
Ardith's Story
In April 2008 I moved deep into the Ozark hills near Lead Hill AR. The nearest human neighbors are 1/2 mile in each direction. I live in a small cabin alongside Iola Creek in a heavily wooded area. I love the wilderness and even the inconvenience of wood heat and an outhouse. Yes, I am serious!!
I've grown a large heirloom vegetable garden during the summer and have saved seed for next year. It is fascinating to grow seed that has been passed on from generation to generation. I incorporated a "Three Sisters" section--corn, beans and squash (traditional Native American)and h...Expand for more
arvested sweet potatoes a few days ago. Many of them are the size of roasting hens. I guess I'll be baking sweet potato pies this winter!
I also grow Ozark wildflowers and have done so for a number of years--including a large "healing" garden for a friend whose home had burned down--my rendition of
"Phoenix rising from the ashes".
When I'm not reading or growing things my passion is nature photography. The digital age has brought me great pleasure with minimal expense and equipment.
Obviously my life is unique and very peaceful. I wouldn't have it any other way. :o)
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