Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Powerhouse Plants

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

Hardworking Plants That Earn Their Place Years ago, I was so in love with perennials that I used them anywhere and everywhere. Over time, I started to dislike the blankness of perennial beds in winter and started developing mixed borders. … Continue reading →

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Winter Gardening For Blossom and Birds

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

  Beyond Birdseed I love watching birds, and so do my (indoor) cats. Every sunny window has a bird feeder of some sort nearby, which attract a wide range of cheerful birds all through the colder months. Yesterday I heard … Continue reading →

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Make Delicious Organic Food Coloring

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

  Naturally Lovely Holiday Food My winter holidays are delightfully enhanced by my housemates, a young mom with a 9 year old boy and a 10 year old girl. It was fun to watch them decorate their tree with kitten-proof … Continue reading →

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A Winter Meditation

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

  Welcoming Winter Like most gardeners, I’m a firm believer in celebration. Almost any event or occasion can be taken as an excuse both to make merry and to be consciously grateful together. The first snowdrops, the first flower on … Continue reading →

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