Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

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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Winter Harvest

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Frost-Nipped Kale and Cabbage After our usual Northwestern mix of freezing and milder days, with heavy rains and wild winds, it is delightful to find much of my kale and cabbage still edible. In fact, a touch of frost leaves … Continue reading →

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Save The Bees, Please

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Most bee keepers suggest beginning with Mason or solitary bees because their care is very simple. Honeybee care is far more complex and poor bee keepers can add to disease problems rather than resolving them. Continue reading →

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Snowdrops and Snow Crocus

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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The Secret to Naturalizing Minor Bulbs

Both snowdrops and crocus look lovely spangling the lawn or meadow, but if they are to naturalize, their hosting turf can’t be mown until their foliage withers and seed ripens. Since this typically occurs between late April and Mother’s Day, lawn mowers must leave the grass surrounding the bulbs until then. Continue reading →

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