A Walipini is an earth-sheltered cold frame. It derives its name from the Aymaran Indian Languages and means "a place of warmth." in Columbus, Ohio. Thank you!
Walipini (an Aymara Indian word for a "place of warmth") is known as an underground or pit greenhouse. Shielded from the cold winter months, a walipini can produce food year around. We have derived our name from our wish to build these structures in urban environments, and our determination to dig deep into our community to create abundance through shared resources. One way that we do this is to r
07/14/2020
Hi folks!
We’ll be harvesting potatoes, making signs, and transplanting raspberries today at Firebird Garden!
Come by from 6-9 pm to help out! 59 Chicago Ave.
There will be potatoes for volunteers to take home!!!
Hi all,
Alex here.
First, I want to share my appreciation for all of you who follow this page. I know I haven’t been the best at keeping up with it, or really about fully realizing the potential of the space we’ve created at Firebird Garden.
However, I recognize that my work, along with that of many volunteers these past 4 seasons have done a lot of good: enriching the soil, providing food to the community (human and non-), and maybe a space of solace and learning for folks.
I’ve been managing the space pretty much alone since 2017, but I am now moving to Colorado at the end of the month. Myself and some volunteers have been busy this summer converting the vegetable patch into a fully perennial garden, where our hardy strawberry and raspberry plants can hopefully thrive with minimal maintenance for the future.
I am looking for someone, preferably a Franklinton neighbor, who is interested in cultivating these crops in my absence. If you or someone you know might be interested, please reach out. I’ll happily pass on my knowledge of maintenance, along with tools and resources in the effort to give this place some longevity.
In growing love,
-Alex
06/28/2020
2020 Garden Pics!
Hi folks!
Happy 50th Earth Day! I'll be working at Firebird today from 2:30-6:30pm if you'd like to join! 59 Chicago Ave, Columbus!
Planting kohlrabi, onions, and cover crop today. I'll bring some extra bandanas for masks and of course we'll limit volunteers to 10 folks, keeping 6 ft distance!
Thanks!
04/25/2019
The strawberries are really responding to the rain, with new blooms!
04/20/2019
Thanks to Mission Coffee Co for collecting grounds for our compost!!!
The process of making coffee leaches most of the acidity of the grounds, leaving a tasty snack that worms, bugs, and bacteria can’t wait to transform!