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A Plethora Of Pumpkins

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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On Beyond Pie Pumpkins are just plain beautiful. Round or elongated, warty or smooth skinned, tawny or palest cream, they stand out like glowing lanterns in the browning fields. Carving pumpkins has always been one of my favorite fall activities. … Continue reading →

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Over-Wintering Edible Tropicals

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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Keep Those Tomatoes & Peppers Coming (Or Going) A friend recently sent me a link to a hot pepper-grower’s site that offered suggestions on over-wintering your pepper plants. While I haven’t tried this with peppers myself, I have over-wintered tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Restocking The Kitchen Garden

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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Feeding The Garden & You The rains are back, and though the days are still beautifully warm, night temperatures are dropping once again. As summer gently fades away, the garden soil is still warm enough to make a lovely nursery … Continue reading →

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Enticing Kids Into The Garden

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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If we’re lucky, their connection to the natural world will last a lifetime and they will in turn entice the gardeners of their own tomorrow. Continue reading →

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