Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Simple Syrups For Good Cheer

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

  Stemmed rosemary for simple syrup Soothing Simples Preserve Garden Goodness What a world we are living in! What an astonishing moment in time! What an epic period of history we are experiencing! Do I need to use a few … Continue reading →

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Aroma Therapy

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

Midnight Snack tomatoes Stop And Smell The Garden I spent the weekend weeding, cutting back weary perennials, ripping out spent annuals, trimming back tomatoes to coax the last fruits to ripen, planting garlic and sweet peas. Every time I pulled … Continue reading →

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Seeds Planted In Darkness

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

Gutted and bristling with arrows yet still fierce and still alight Hope Shattered, Hope Renewed Friday afternoon was the highlight of recent weeks; along with most of the West Coast, the choking smog had put us all in quarantine, which … Continue reading →

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Very Unhealthy

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

I Can’t See Clearly Now Wildfire season is upon us and it’s terrifying this year. In recent weeks, dozens of wildfires have ravaged West Coast states. Washington lost 626,982 acres in five days last week. Oregon and California have stopped … Continue reading →

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