Category Archives: Pets & Pests In The Garden

Charlotte’s Legacy

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Please Don’t Squash That Spider Almost every day recently I have blundered into spiderwebs that drape the garden, stretching from branch to twig to leaf everywhere I (don’t) look. It must be August, the month of spiders. Each summer, the … Continue reading →

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Deer Resistant Plants

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Plants Deer Don’t Prefer Each year, I am asked for advice about planting a deer proof garden. I can indeed suggest a range of plants that deer will never touch, that won’t need water, and will never outgrow their spot. … Continue reading →

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Born Pregnant; Dealing With Aphids

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Bugged By Little Pests? The recent warm weather brought many garden pests out in record numbers. Some gardeners were especially distressed by aphids on roses. Generally speaking, this indicates a stress situation such as poor soil, inadequate root formation, or … Continue reading →

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Beneficial Bees & Bugs

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Joining Generations I spent a lovely Mother’s Day with my sons, who took turns cooking and cleaning, then helped me in the garden, along with my mother (who is turning 88 but still loves to garden). We were joined by … Continue reading →

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