Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Capturing The Essence of Tomatoes

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Slow or fast, red or green, roasting captures those essential flavors Saving Summer To Savor In Winter After such a long summery stretch of dry heat, it’s startling how quickly autumn arrives. Though the days are still warm, the nights … Continue reading →

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The Little Known Positive Side Of Smoke

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Smoke & dust bring some surprising benefits Smoke, Ash, Dust & Plant Health This weekend, my band played maritime music at the venerable Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, Washington. We were hoping that the breezy seaside location would mean … Continue reading →

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Garden Retreat Or Garden Advance

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Our newest neighbors enjoy gardening together Gardens That Welcome and Include After way too many hot dry days, the garden is finally starting to perk up, thanks more to heavy dews than actual rain. After each rinsing, grateful birds flock … Continue reading →

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Rain Barrels Save Water, But Is It Clean Water?

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Lifestraw filters are good basic emergency supplies What’s On The Average Roof? With the rainy season on the horizon (hopefully), I recently wrote an article about using water saved in rain barrels safely and have been answering many questions ever … Continue reading →

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