Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

The Magic Of Mexican Sour Gherkins

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Pre-Pickled Gherkins This summer, I organized the planting for a marvelous accessible play space called Owen’s Playground. Besides swings and slides and climbing rocks, we installed a spiraling series of beds that hold a wide assortment of sensory plants, including … Continue reading →

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Playing With Plants

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Fairy Houses & Face Cream This weekend, I put on a fairy house birthday party for a five year old. I’ve run a fairy house building program at the local library for years, but this was the first time I’ve … Continue reading →

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Protecting Plants From Grazers

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Wiring The Garden I recently replanted my entry gardens, which had become dangerously overgrown. Plantings can be dangerous when trees begin to shed branches or fall in high winds, but in this case, the danger lay more in blocking views … Continue reading →

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Smoking Fruits And Vegetables

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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When Smoking Is A Good Thing This weekend, my band, Time & Tide, played at the Bainbridge Island Farmer’s Market. As usual, we had a grand old time, and as usual, we brought home fresh produce, but this time, I … Continue reading →

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