Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Costumes From Nature

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Night flying moth costume with sparkles Wearing The Garden With Halloween on the horizon, my thoughts are turning to costume making. As a child, I loved making my own costumes, from a bat with big wings sewn on from wrist … Continue reading →

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Growing Sweetgrass

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Sweetgrass holds fragrance but loses ground without help Preserving By Propagation President Biden proclaimed today as the second national celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and a lot of people are wondering just how to celebrate. There are a lot of … Continue reading →

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Generating Generations

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

It’s so sweet to have a baby in the garden Making Tomorrow’s Gardeners And Learning From Yesterday’s Last week I facilitated a fascinating conversation on becoming elders. My community may be especially rich in wise elders but I suspect that … Continue reading →

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New Life For Old Potting Soil

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Refreshing weary soil (or medium) benefits plants indoors and out Waking Up Worn Out Soil As autumn arrives, many of us clear out planters and containers, tossing dead or aging plants on the compost heap or into the green waste … Continue reading →

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