Category Archives: Nutrition

Is That Garden Hose Safe?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Think Before You Drink Over the years, I have often reminded readers that most garden hoses are not really safe for certain uses. This comes up in my own garden a lot these days, especially when my 2-year-old grandson wants … Continue reading →

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Less Cooking, More Delightful Dining

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Summery Entree Salads Hot weather makes the kitchen more about the fridge than the range, and it’s fun to see how many meals we can enjoy without turning on the stove. To make cold meals more satisfying, I soak grains … 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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A Plethora Of Peas

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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A Summer Shower Of Snow Peas And Sugar Snaps When the first local peas appear (on my deck or at the Farmers’ Market), I prefer them raw. Sweet and crisp, their slight earthiness keeps them from tasting like candy. Extreme … Continue reading →

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