Category Archives: Gardening With Children

We Are Woven Into Nature

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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When kids look at nature, they see magic Brown Sugar Banana Bread & Nurturing The Natural Reading through numerous articles about climate change and “saving nature”, it seems as if many people who are passionate about the natural world unconsciously … Continue reading →

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Stay Strong, Eat Real Honey

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Avoid adulterated honey; buy local! Calming And Decluttering Like so many people, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and battered by the news lately. If breaking news is breaking your spirit, take a break and focus on something positive. While reading through … Continue reading →

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How To Nurture Hummingbirds

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy
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Young artist’s view of beautiful birds Hummingbird Happiness Like most people, we have had very quiet holidays, which turn out to suit us surprisingly well. On Friday morning my brother and I companionably texted back and forth, exchanging images and … Continue reading →

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Reliably Perfect Beans

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy
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                             Dried Beans Are Best When Brined Brining Beans For Tenderness Autumn’s fog, wind and rain makes hearty soups especially appealing. The soup pot is almost always on the stove these days; right now, dried beans shelled by my grandkids … Continue reading →

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