Category Archives: Plant Partnerships

Gardening Through The Years

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Ann Lovejoy
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Poppies are simply gorgeous Growing (Older) With The Garden Recently I’ve been visiting (in person and virtually) gardens of friends who have been gardening in the same place for many years. Seeing any gardens develop from exciting potential to abundant … Continue reading →

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The Sweetness of Sweetgrass

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Ann Lovejoy
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Sweetgrass bound for a Tribal prairie restoration Taking Care As temperatures are climbing towards normal, I’m planting out seedlings and starts and already noticing signs of drought and weather whiplash in both plants and soil. Given the NOAA prediction of … Continue reading →

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The Bliss of Going Wild

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Ann Lovejoy
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Native flowering currant is a pollinator magnet Rewilding Our Property Plant By Plant My favorite garden spaces always have at least a touch of the wild about them. Sometimes it’s a matter of allowing plants to tumble over the edges … Continue reading →

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Hope Blooms In Unexpected Places

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Blooming on despite freezing weather Of Sweet Peas and Smooth Stones This year I planted a late batch of sweet peas, not expecting much as they rarely thrive all summer. To my surprise, they rose up in a huge mass … Continue reading →

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