Category Archives: Pets & Pests In The Garden

Bringing In The Beneficials

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Inviting Bees, Bugs and Butterflies One key to garden success is the garden’s ability to attract and host beneficial insects of many kinds. Not only will we experience better cropping as pollination rates improve, but beneficials also chase away or … Continue reading →

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Feasting On Winter Sprouts

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Getting The Best From Brussels Sprouts I love most winter vegetables, but am especially enjoying Brussels sprouts these days. Indeed, for weeks I have been binging on a most delectable combination of roasted sprouts with roasted sweet potatoes. I like … Continue reading →

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Slugs And Snails And A Stout Cup Of Coffee

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Slugs In Trees This week, I’ve been pruning overgrown shrubs, thinning out the oldest trunks and removing crowded branches to allow more light and air to reach to core of the plant. I was amazed to see that where the … Continue reading →

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Non-Toxic Wasp Removal

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Recycling Wasps and Yellow Jackets Bugged by pesky wasps and yellow jackets? Before you reach for the toxic spray, make a quick phone call to your nearest bee keeper for information and advice. Often, bee keepers can recommend somebody who … Continue reading →

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