Category Archives: Garden Prep

Good Soil Combos For Containers

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Cold Snaps And Snap Peas Thanks to my resident herd of deer, most of my edible plants live in large containers on my deck, some 20 feet above the ground. Since this is The Year Of Power Washing, all my … Continue reading →

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What IS The Soil Food Web, Anyway?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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  A World In Every Spoonful Of Soil I was recently asked to explain what the soil food web might be. A decade or so ago, only a handful of people in the country had even heard the term. These … Continue reading →

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Cover Crops Boost Soil Power

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy
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To Build Soil And Foil Weeds, Sow Fall Cover Crops Though summer is fading, the still-warm days of fall are an excellent  time to do all sorts of garden chores, from planting trees and shrubs to prepping new beds and … 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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