Category Archives: Birds In The Garden

Serving The Planet With Plants

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Even tiny gardens honor and serve the earth So Many Ways To Serve On Friday I facilitated a fascinating and troubling conversation with a group of service veterans, a few still active, most long-retired. They shared stories about some of … Continue reading →

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Joyful In The Rain

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Kale in its autumn coat Weary Plants Bounce Back After such a long drought, it’s been so soothing and peaceful to hear rain falling in the night. Our vintage mobile home has new insulation and a new roof, but even … Continue reading →

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Garden Retreat Or Garden Advance

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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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
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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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