Monthly Archives: February 2016

Kitchen & Garden Cures For Common Colds & More

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy

Colds, Flu, and You (Or Me, Anyway) Headache, check. Sore throat, check. Stuffy head, check. Drizzly nose, check. Itchy eyes, check. Earache, check. Gotta be a duck, right? Or at least one of the virulent cruds that are making the … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Own Heritage Soup Beans

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy

Winter Soups From Summer Bounty Raw, windy February days cry out for soup and I am rarely without a simmering soup pot on the stove and a jar or two of split pea soup or bean chili or curry in … Continue reading →

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Protecting Pollinators At Home And Afield

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy

More Ways To Safeguard The Food Chain Bee friendly gardening is gaining momentum as awareness of pollinator problems becomes more widespread. The good news is that even a small patch of wholesome food and safe habitat can be of service … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy

Planting To Eat The minute it stops freezing at night, it feels like spring to me, and spring means planting time. Since my planting space is limited, I only plant things I love to eat fresh and use every day. … Continue reading →

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