Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

Kitchen & Garden Cures For Common Colds & More

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Colds, Flu, and You (Or Me, Anyway) Headache, check. Sore throat, check. Stuffy head, check. Drizzly nose, check. Itchy eyes, check. Earache, check. Gotta be a duck, right? Or at least one of the virulent cruds that are making the … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Own Heritage Soup Beans

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Winter Soups From Summer Bounty Raw, windy February days cry out for soup and I am rarely without a simmering soup pot on the stove and a jar or two of split pea soup or bean chili or curry in … Continue reading →

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Protecting Pollinators At Home And Afield

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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More Ways To Safeguard The Food Chain Bee friendly gardening is gaining momentum as awareness of pollinator problems becomes more widespread. The good news is that even a small patch of wholesome food and safe habitat can be of service … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Love

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Ann Lovejoy
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Planting To Eat The minute it stops freezing at night, it feels like spring to me, and spring means planting time. Since my planting space is limited, I only plant things I love to eat fresh and use every day. … Continue reading →

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