Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Restocking The Kitchen Garden

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Feeding The Garden & You The rains are back, and though the days are still beautifully warm, night temperatures are dropping once again. As summer gently fades away, the garden soil is still warm enough to make a lovely nursery … Continue reading →

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A Perfection Of Peaches

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Roasted Fruits And Roots When it’s peach pickin’ time in Washington, west-siders drive across the Cascade mountains to score crates of plump, perfect peaches from east-side growers. Several of my friends bought over 100 pounds each, happily sharing the bounty … Continue reading →

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Adorable Gherkins

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Making The Most of Mexican Sour Gherkins This year, all kinds of edibles enjoyed the extra warmth, rewarding us with bumper crops. Perhaps the most fun are the tiny, super cute little melons called Mexican sour gherkins. For most of … Continue reading →

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Landscaping With Low-Allergy Plants

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Plants For An Accessible Playground I’ve recently become involved with a beautiful community project that will culminate in Owen’s Playground, an interactive site that will be accessible to everyone. The inspiration comes from an Islander called Stacy Marshall, co-founder of … Continue reading →

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