Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

All Ages In The Garden

Inviting Joyful Participation This weekend, planting started at Owen’s Playground here on Bainbridge Island and it was soul stirring to see people of all ages absorbed and engaged in bringing a flush of fresh green to the scene. OP is … Continue reading

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Garden Tour Courtesy

A Visitor’s Guide I just spent a delightful weekend as a docent in the glorious garden of a dear friend. Though most of the interactions were very positive and pleasant, a few triggered this (hopefully gentle) reminder. It’s timely, since … Continue reading

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We All Scream For Ice Cream

Vegan Or Full Dairy, Many Happy Versions As my grandson’s third birthday approaches, he has asked me to help him make ice cream several times. We want to serve it at his preview party at my house (birthdays take practice … Continue reading

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Handy Homemade Weed Killers

Free or Cheap (And Safe) Herbicides As summer kicks in, weeds go into overdrive. Tiny seedlings that required tweezer removal last time you looked are suddenly a yard high and wide. The formerly pristine driveway gravel is turning a lovely … Continue reading

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