Category Archives: composting

Weed Control Strategies

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Learn To Love Your Weeds No matter how hot, how dry, how wet, how cold–indeed, whatever the weather, the weeds seem to love it. The benign maritime Northwest is a generous host to many an unwanted import that makes itself … Continue reading →

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Scotch Broom and Rotten Eggs

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Wax On, Wax Off, Eventually Having just spent much of the day buried in my dishwasher, laboriously removing wax (a long story, involving canning jars that once held candles…), I am very happy to discuss something new. However, if such … Continue reading →

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Eradicating Buttercups and Horsetail

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Beautiful But Dangerous As spring arrives, the garden fills with primroses, crocus, and daffodils. If you live on heavy clay soil, the garden may also fill up with buttercups and horsetail. It’s really quite fascinating that weeds this challenging are … Continue reading →

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Creative Ways With Weeds

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Check the library for books that explain how to make safe natural dyes, then experiment freely with roots, bark, stems, seeds, foliage, and petals to discover the beautiful world of natural color hidden in your own backyard. Continue reading →

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