Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Not Killing Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Fish

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

No NeoNics In Plants, Gardens, Food… Bees have deservedly been getting a lot of news coverage lately, especially in terms of their susceptibility to the gigantic class of synthetic tobacco-type poisons. Neonicotinoids or neonics have been clearly implicated in honeybee … Continue reading →

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Vegan Garden Entrees

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Reveling In Sumptuous Summer Bounty Small as it is, my little back-deck garden spills over with delicious treats in midsummer. Every day I pick tiny alpine strawberries and plump blueberries for my breakfast, and nearly every meal features fresh greens … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Eggplant And Tomatoes

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

A Marriage Made In Garden Heaven Plump and lovely, eggplants are kissing cousins to tomatoes and peppers, which may be why they taste so terrific together. From French ratatouille to Italian caponata to Indian curries and Asian-inspired stir fries, these … Continue reading →

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Keeping Bees Safer

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

  Just Say No To Neonics I love bees. I feel comforted when I hear that gentle buzz as I putter in my garden. I feel grateful when I eat any of the many foods that need bees’ help to … Continue reading →

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