Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

What To Do With Perfect Peaches

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Sweet and Savory Summer Salads This summer’s crop of peaches seem to be the most succulent ever. Courtesy of kind friends, we’ve been eating August Pride peaches by  the boxful, and I’m happily exploring new ways to enjoy them. I … Continue reading →

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Non-Toxic Wasp Removal

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Recycling Wasps and Yellow Jackets Bugged by pesky wasps and yellow jackets? Before you reach for the toxic spray, make a quick phone call to your nearest bee keeper for information and advice. Often, bee keepers can recommend somebody who … Continue reading →

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When Summer Simply Does Not Behave

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Kind of a Bummer Summer What a crazy summer this is being. Temperatures dip into the 40’s at night, then rise into the 80’s by day–some days. Other days are cold and grey, with sullen wind but no rain. This … Continue reading →

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Tips For Lavender Lovers

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Time To Harvest Lavender If you have not yet gathered in your lavender blossoms, do so now, before the flower heads fall off. Pick stems as long as possible, gather the lavender in loose bunches and stand them flowers-up in … Continue reading →

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