Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Learn the art of Mosaic with Fredda Perkins...

Broken Tile Mosaic Birdbaths
Saturday April 30th, 12:30pm-5:00pm
Class Fee: $85
In this class Fredda Perkins will guide you in lining the bowl of a small birdbath with broken china, giving a mosaic. In the process you will learn to use tile nippers, learn about the different glues and mastics used to adhere the pieces and how to grout your birdbath. All materials are provided. Wear old clothes; it can get a little messy.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Lime Basil, Rosemary, Stevia, Bee balm, Lemon balm...oH my...

Herb Gardening
Saturday April 23rd, 10am-11am
Class Fee: $10
Enjoy growing and using herbs in everyday life! In this class Sandra Byrne will discuss cooking, harvesting, drying, and other applications regarding herbs. We will also be sampling herbal treats at the end of class.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

It's really for the birds!!! Make Your Own Birdbath class at Diggin' It!!!

Tabletop Birdbaths
Saturday April 16th, 10am-1pm
Class Fee: $45
Christine Lindsay will guide you in prepping, staining, and pouring concrete into a form to make a tabletop pedestal and basin for your birds or an arrangement in your home. Can be messy, so please dress accordingly.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Loving the history of it all and being part of it!!!


In the Spotlight:  Diggin’ It, 507 N. Tennessee St.
A New Business Highlight by Guy Giersch, Historic Preservation Officer, City of McKinney
Quite often I look at old buildings and dream about how they can be reused.  One building that I have admired
since I’ve been here is the former Greyhound Bus Station located at 507 N. Tennessee Street.  This might seem an odd
place for a bus station, but remember, Tennessee Street - at one time - was a highway.
The building is an Art Deco style gas station that had once been owned by a gentleman affectionately known as
“Tubby” Moore.  I wished I knew more about Mr. Moore; it seems many people thought very highly of him, and the
station served as a focal point for community news.
Eventually, the gas station became the McKinney Greyhound Bus Terminal.  Bus service at that location began in 1959.   As late as 2006, I would drive by and see people waiting for the bus or witness happy greetings being
extended to arriving loved ones.  For over 40 years, the bus provided an important means of transportation for many people in Collin County.
After Greyhound left McKinney, the old “Tubby” Moore filling station was left vacant.  The station sat silent for a few years until Tracey Collins opened “Diggin’ It” in July of 2010.  The business has built on the joy and happiness
that was created by “Tubby” Moore and all of the family greeting encounters at the bus station.
As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted by an overpowering experience of color.  The visual feast is like walking into a wet Jackson Pollock painting: thick, gooey, and rich. You can hear Brody, the “Diggin’ It Dog,” waiting to
greet you.  This fun and funky bohemian place offers the finest in eclectic home décor.
Besides the eclectic home décor, you can also purchase plants.  After all “Diggin’ It” is all about digging in it.  This is the place to get quality herbs and flowers as well as information about how to start your garden.  You can also
take classes to learn how to grow your plants, establish an organic garden, collect rainwater, make a birdbath, or even learn how to cook the food you grow.
Yes, the old station is alive and well, demonstrating how buildings can be adapted to new uses that enhance our lives while promoting sustainability.  Drop by to see Tracey, and make sure you scratch Brody’s belly.


Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Great Class at Diggin' It...Creating your own English Trough Pot

English Trough Pots
Saturday April 9th, 10am-12pm
Class Fee: $40
Speaker Fredda Perkins will teach you to mix and form the material needed to create your own trough. You will then take the trough home to cure and harden with instructions. This is a fun and creative process but alsomessy, so dress accordingly. All materials are provided.