Category Archives: Care & Feeding

Pre-Season Tomatoes For Best Flavor

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Fabulous tomatoes are a little sweet and a little salty Build Brix With Compost, Then Add Sea Salt Given that the Maritime Northwest is not exactly prime tomato territory, it’s not super surprising that I’m often asked for tips on … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Lovely Lemon Pudding is a great solace Neem For Indoors, Outdoors, Ornamentals & Edibles In February, I always feel relaxed about garden chores. There’s plenty of time, right? It’s kinda rainy, kinda windy, the weather will surely be nicer tomorrow… … Continue reading →

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Garden Valentines

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Little birds embroidering the snow Gardens As Living Love Today, snow lies deep around our snug little home and the neighborhood gardens are transformed into soft humps and curves. There’s enough snow to keep most people indoors, and without traffic … Continue reading →

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Cookies & Tea & Snow & Me

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Cookies should taste exactly the way you love them best When Weather Isn’t Welcome Ah, spring! Bulbs are sprouting and minor bulbs are already showing their colors, from snowdrops and snowflakes to winter aconite (Eranthis) and muscari to species iris … Continue reading →

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