Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

Giving Beets Fresh Flavor Twists

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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I learned long ago never to peel or chop raw beets, since they make an unholy mess, though baby beets can be shredded skin and all in a food processor for lovely relishes and salsas (with red onion, sweet peppers, and raw corn). Continue reading →

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How Dirt Makes Us Smart And Happy

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Soil Microbes Boost Happy Hormones A fascinating article by Sarah Agan posted on the Excellence in Government website (GovExec.com) posits health benefits from two of my favorite things; working in the garden and singing. Indeed, I always sing or … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Savory Sauces For Almost Anything

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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Cross Humus With Pesto For Magical Mixtures A few months ago, a friend gave me a recipe for an utterly addictive dipping sauce. Apparently an Oregon restaurant makes something they call Yumm sauce that has sparked many cooks to try … Continue reading →

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Cherry Ripe

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  A Glut Of Gorgeous Fruit We’ve been feasting on ripe cherries for several weeks now. At first, nothing tastes better and we eat them by the bowlful. Now, though they still taste awesome, we are starting to get more … Continue reading →

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