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Of Wildlife and Gardening

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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  The Winter Wildlife Wonderland In Our Own Back Yard I recently heard from a reader who feeds all sort of wild animals, including raccoons. She noted that while I have written about promoting bird and bee habitat, I seem … Continue reading →

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Having A Vegan Moment

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  What We Had For Lunch Today Every now and then, I make something so simple and so satisfying that I am blown away. Lately, the best things I’ve tasted have all been vegetarian, and more to the point, vegan. … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath Of Spring

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Dealing With Bulb Foliage Spring bulb displays are so bold and beautiful that it’s tempting to pack the beds and borders with them. However, most are not especially good mixers, wanting a lengthy period of ripening and summer drought … Continue reading →

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Keeping Blueberries Happy In Containers

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Sunshine and Slightly Acid Soil In a recent entry, I mentioned that, because of my resident deer herd, I grow my blueberries in containers. This sparked several good questions, so I thought I’d provide a bit more detail for … Continue reading →

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