Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

The (Even) Dark(er) Side Of Roundup

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

When Dangerous “Helpers” Do More Harm Than Good For many years, Roundup and similar glyphosate-based weed killers have been widely promoted as boons to humanity, saving time, money and energy and boostin crop productivity. Meanwhile, more than a few of … Continue reading →

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A Million Ants Before Breakfast

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

When Nature Cuddles Up To Technology This morning did not begin well. Before my wake up cup of tea kicked in, I discovered that my modem wasn’t working. It looked fine, but my computer could not find it. I shut … Continue reading →

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Crispy Cauliflower Cakes & More

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Celebrating Colorful Cauliflower I love cauliflower, and am tickled that finally, after years of glory for its cousin kale, cauliflower is becoming trendy. Long considered a ho-hum vegetable, plain Jane cauliflower turns sublime when partnered with fresh herbs, snappy spices, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Potatoes In Any Soil (Or Nearly None)

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

And Joyful Gardening The Lazy Way Those whose gardens have been over-run by enthusiastic potato escapees may wonder why on earth anybody needs to know how to grow potatoes. They might rather inquire how NOT to grow potatoes. However, the … Continue reading →

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