Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

Celebrating The First Tomatoes

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Early Harvests & Fine Feasts The first of almost anything often seems worth celebrating, especially if it involves eating something delicious. Here on Bainbridge Island, the entire community seemed to be rejoicing over the first local tomatoes to find … Continue reading →

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Sweet And Savory Rhubarb Treats

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Crazy About Rhubarb All spring we’ve been eyeing the rhubarb plants, waiting for the exact moment to begin the harvest. We started in mid-May and are still gloating over the succulent stalks coming into the kitchen. For the record, … Continue reading →

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Indigo Children: The New Black Tomatoes

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Indigo Rose’s Babies & Nutrition’s Top Tomato For the past few years, I’ve been growing an unusual new tomato called Indigo Rose, which has proven to be a terrific performer despite our fluctuating, often cool maritime Northwestern weather. Blue-skinned … Continue reading →

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When Tent Caterpillars Arrive, Be Safe & Sane

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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Don’t Burn Down The House For the past few years, I’ve been seeing an occasional baggy web that indicates the resurgence of tent caterpillars. It’s been quite a while since their last true infestation, which was a memorable one. Personally, … Continue reading →

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