Two of a Pear — Two of a Pear, LLC

Harvest Ragu Recipe

Harvest Ragu is an eggplant and tomato based pasta sauce that is rich, smooth, and full of comfort.

ArtAllison GardinerOctober 28, 2018recipe, eggplant, tomatoes Comment

Unplugged Wednesdays

May - Oct there will be 6 local bands playing live at Magnolia Park Arlington, MA

EventsAllison GardinerMarch 21, 2018Comment

Allie and Landon's Crop List 2018

This is the list for now but I'll be adding to it! I've listed the crop, variety, sources, and price for your reference (and mine).

GardensAllison GardinerMarch 14, 2018Comment

How to get a useful soil sample...

Why get your soil tested? What are the best ways to get your soil tested? I'll work on trying to answer these questions in this post.

GardensAllison GardinerMarch 13, 2018soil, soil sample, gardening, garden Comment

I created a thank you card for someone who volunteered in my community

I created a custom thank you card for someone who volunteered their time to maintain a lovely garden at Magnolia Park and organized the general public to sign it

Art, EventsAllison GardinerNovember 10, 2017Art, card, thank youComment

Classic Brandied Peaches

With the leaves falling and the weather turning, we wanted to share with you a recipe that's guaranteed to keep you cozy this fall - classic brandied peaches!

ArtAllison GardinerNovember 8, 2017Art, Painting Comment

Two Silly Cards for Gardeners & Plant Lovers

You can find these cards on my Etsy Website: www.twoofapear.etsy.com

ArtAllison GardinerAugust 29, 2017Comment

We will be at "Arts on the Green" at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA, 9/13/17

Join us for our music and arts series, sponsored by Wellesley Bank Charitable Foundation. When: Wednesday, September 13, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Where: The Gardens at Elm Bank Cost: FREE to All

ArtAllison GardinerAugust 14, 2017event, arts on the green, wellesley, art showComment

GARDEN TIP: Fall Bulb Planting & Quality Bulb Supplier - Colorblends

As a gardener professional my go to bulb supplier is Colorblends. It's good to order your bulbs ahead of the Fall season before they run out. It's happened to me so play it safe and order now.

GardensAllison GardinerAugust 7, 2017 Comment

"Dark Side of the Loon" (a.k.a Spaceship Birdhouse)

In space no one can hear you tweet

ArtAllison GardinerMay 12, 2017Comment

Simple Questions Bench Design

Francois Barre-Sinoussi asked a question - Q: What causes immune deficiency? A: HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

ArtAllison GardinerMay 7, 2017Comment

GARDEN TIP: Are there heavy metals in the vegetables from your garden? Soils can be sent to be tested here…

Humans do need metals such as iron and copper in their diets for good health but in small dosages. Large amounts of heavy metals like lead can be toxic to humans and especially children so get your soil tested.

GardensAllison GardinerMay 6, 2017garden tip Comment

March for Science - Boston Commons - 4/22/17 (Earth Day)

At the March for Science rally at the Boston Commons on April 22nd I had the most fun checking out all of the posters so I went around taking pictures of them with my SLR camera. Here are a few...

TravelAllison GardinerApril 27, 2017science, march for science, bostonComment

B & M's Wedding Gift '17

B and M are getting married in June so I made this for them as a gift. Pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and paper

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 27, 2017portrait, wedding giftComment

Carina Nebula Watercolor Galaxy Studies, Winter '17

These are galaxy watercolors inspired by photos of the Carina Nebula.

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 23, 2017watercolor, galaxyComment

A fun wedding card '17

I hope to have this up in my Etsy Shop soon.I used watercolor, markers, my scanner, and printer to create this card.

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 23, 2017card, watercolorComment

Another couple portrait for a wedding gift '16

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 21, 2017pencil and paper Comments

"Support Women in Science" T-shirt Series, Screen Printed, 2017

Inspired by the Women's March on Washington Allie designed and screen printed a bunch of "Support Women in Science" t-shirts.

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 21, 2017screen printing, portraitComment

"An Artist & Scientist Paired" portrait series 2011-2016

What started out as a gift for a friend became a thoughtful series of portraits. Allie has paired together a scientist and artist and found their similarities. This is a funny series for Allie because she is an artist and her husband is a scientist.

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 21, 2017portraitComment

"A scientist and an artist" - Face It Exhibition DeBlois Art Gallery

These to drawings were part of a group exhibition called "Face It" at DeBlois Art Gallery, March 2016.

ArtAllison GardinerMarch 17, 2017pencil and paperComment