Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Enjoying Asian Vegetables

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

Delighting In Delicious, Nutritious Asian Greens All winter, we live on kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts and I never get tired of them. However, one of my favorite things about spring is the appearance of Asian greens. From mustard greens … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Bed Making

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

Raised Beds Don’t Need Wooden Sides Some years ago, I attended a workshop on wood safety, part of an environmental conference sponsored by a group called Beyond Pesticides. About 50 people were gathered for this workshop, which presented alternatives to … Continue reading →

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Ladybug, Ladybug, Please Stick Around

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

Save The Good Bugs, Blast the Bad Bugs A friend recently called to say she noticed hundreds of ladybugs crawling on her sunny windowpanes. The odd thing was that the ladybugs were on the INSIDE of the windows. What’s that … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day, Living Love

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

Why I Passionately Love To Make Gardens Perhaps twenty years ago, I met a wonderful woman who wrote an inspiring book about heroism in women’s lives. I deeply enjoyed reading her book and invited her to tea in my garden. … Continue reading →

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