Category Archives: Care & Feeding

Bindweed For Berry Preserving

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Peaches and nectarines are fabulous flavor bombs right now Fresh Fruit Season Is Sumptuous This week, the markets are full of fresh, local fruit, including flats of beautiful Tayberries that work beautifully in salads or smoothies. Long and plump, these … Continue reading →

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The Tender Turnips Of Spring

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Hakurei turnips are as crunchy-sweet as an apple Shoots & Roots Our local farmers market opens in April and despite the drizzly Saturdays, the aisles are full of well supplied stalls and eager purchasers. One of the most sought after … Continue reading →

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A New Potato

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Spring sprouts are signs of hope and progress Sprouting From The Heart Over the past few weeks I’ve been traveling to Seattle a great deal to visit my daughter, who is still in the hospital. At first the days seemed … Continue reading →

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Simple & Natural Cures From The Garden

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Sunny calendulas make excellent salve and bees adore them Colds, Flu, and Covid Oh sigh, it’s chicken soup time again (a vegetarian version works too). Despite (or maybe because of) the general relaxing of pandemic rules and prohibitions, a lot … Continue reading →

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