Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

Ancient Weeds Don’t Give Up Easily

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Dino food is still with us Out, Out Damned Horsetail This weekend I visited a wonderful older garden with a magnificent berm overlooking Puget Sound. It was good to have such a satisfying vista to admire because looking at the … Continue reading →

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Pre-Season Tomatoes For Best Flavor

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Fabulous tomatoes are a little sweet and a little salty Build Brix With Compost, Then Add Sea Salt Given that the Maritime Northwest is not exactly prime tomato territory, it’s not super surprising that I’m often asked for tips on … Continue reading →

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Celebrating With Flowers

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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May Day is on the way, are you ready? Nurturing Neighborliness on May Day This week has been rainy and cool and I’ve been eagerly eyeing local flowers; will they last another few days? A strong of warm, dry days … Continue reading →

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Why Anemones Will Always Win My Heart

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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This simple form attracts me because I’m biased. In a good way. Thoughts On Bias The other day, someone asked me about a coppery red, spotty evergreen shrub, was there something wrong with it? I made a face and said … Continue reading →

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