Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Backyard Compostables & Greenwashing

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Some truly backyard-compostable containers Really Compostable Cutlery This afternoon I participated in a city-sponsored Backyard Composting Fair with my friend John Barutt, a Master Composter and research scientist who teaches composting classes all over Puget Sound. John and I have … Continue reading →

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Epigenetics and The Garden Diet

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Kale, cilantro, sharp cheese, apple, pumpkin seeds and tart dried cherries, oh my Holiday Greens On The Plate For me, the phrase ‘gathering holiday greens’ always meant harvesting fir and pine, sequoia and cedar, as well as lots of garden … Continue reading →

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A Different Way To Celebrate

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Redwall mousefest in action Creating An Alternative Holiday My grandkids are very fond of a book series called Redwall, in which heroic mice protect their land from various threats while eating an enormous amount of delicious food. As the characters … Continue reading →

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Making The Most Of Quince

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Golden quince shimmer in late autumn sun From Funky To Fabulous Lumpy, rock hard, and fiercely tart when raw, quince is an uncommon backyard fruit these days. However, cooking works magic on this unassuming fruit, which was once the ‘golden … Continue reading →

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