Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

Is That Garden Hose Safe?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Think Before You Drink Over the years, I have often reminded readers that most garden hoses are not really safe for certain uses. This comes up in my own garden a lot these days, especially when my 2-year-old grandson wants … Continue reading →

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Less Cooking, More Delightful Dining

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Summery Entree Salads Hot weather makes the kitchen more about the fridge than the range, and it’s fun to see how many meals we can enjoy without turning on the stove. To make cold meals more satisfying, I soak grains … Continue reading →

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Fresh Smoothies To Ward Off Deer

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Garlic, Lemon Balm, and Mint, Oh My A reader is curious about my garlic water deer repellant, as well she might be. Like so many of us, she has tried many things to keep deer from eating her plants. So … Continue reading →

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Early Heat Makes For Gardener’s Bliss

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Early Blueberries, Tomatoes & Peppers & A Birthday Cake In all my years of gardening, I’ve never picked ripe raspberries, strawberries, snap peas, blueberries, tomatoes and peppers on June 15th before! This June has been amazing, with sun and warmth … Continue reading →

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