Category Archives: Garden Prep

Last Gasp Gardening

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Savoring The End Of Season Harvest Yesterday I gathered several gallons of tomatoes in various shades of orange, red, tan, black, and green. Carefully washed and dried, they now nest in cardboard egg cartons on the counter where I can … Continue reading →

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Gardening When Water Becomes Scarce

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Planning and Planting the Dry Garden The lovely rain is so welcome that I can hear neighbor kids laughing and singing as they run in the refreshing wetness. Although our Northwestern summers are typically very dry indeed, this year takes … Continue reading →

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Curing Diseases With Tailored Composts

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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The Art Of Bespoke Composts Compost gets a lot of respect these days, and rightly so; good compost truly can be ‘garden gold’. In Victorian times, when head gardeners oversaw a flock of helpers, composts were carefully blended to suit … Continue reading →

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Staying Strong And Healthy Despite Gardening

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Stretching Reduces Kvetching This amazing weather magnetically attracts us into the garden. It’s truly impossible to resist the lure of a soft, warm, sunny day when soil is begging to be planted. My new garden is indeed irresistible and … Continue reading →

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