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About Growing Pains in Eden

My name is Charlie and I am just emerging into this world as a soon to be college graduate developing my life from the ground up. With my experiences in my back pocket I am starting an adventure in community gardening. I am currently a contractor for the summer in a church community garden (The Garden) that has a goal of getting the whole family involved from grandma and grandpa to toddlers. Part of my job at The Garden is to make that involvement happen. My two years of experience working with Jr. High youth groups and my (soon to be) degree in Business Administration has opened the door to this new opportunity.

While I'm finding my way as a young adult I hope to encourage other young adults to find what they love, and live with  a purpose by sharing my growing pains and triumphs. Additionally I want to educate readers about gardening, and how little changes can reap great reward. I will be giving simple how-to steps on how to start different kinds of gardens, and ideas on how to implement new things into old gardens. While I’m in the garden I am also thinking about the implications it has on my faith. Being in the garden brings a new perspective to many of the parables Jesus told and the creation story itself because it all started in Eden as dirt crafted into masterpieces by Gods hands.


I'm always looking for opportunities to grow and explore so if you have any questions or ideas for a new project feel free to contact me here
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  1. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Looking forward to reading your blog, Charlie!

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  2. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Looking forward to reading your blog, Charlie!

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