Category Archives: Pets & Pests In The Garden

Scotch Broom and Rotten Eggs

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Wax On, Wax Off, Eventually Having just spent much of the day buried in my dishwasher, laboriously removing wax (a long story, involving canning jars that once held candles…), I am very happy to discuss something new. However, if such … Continue reading →

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Planting Peas On (or Around) Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Plant Those Peas Any Time Now Generations of gardeners have sown their peas on Saint Patrick’s Day. The timing is more or less accurate, but there’s a better way to be sure that garden conditions are truly right. Professional growers … Continue reading →

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Of Rats and Strawberries

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Letting The Light Shine In Dark Places On Monday, a headlight was out on my car so I took it to the auto shop to get the bulb replaced. I have a spiffy little red Smart car which gets great … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Those Darling Deer

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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What To Try When Deer Appear The first sign is usually cropped foliage, perhaps on perennials or young shrubs. You might initially think, “Wow, somebody did a really poor pruning job here,” until you realize that you are looking at … Continue reading →

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