Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

Beneficial Bees & Bugs

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Joining Generations I spent a lovely Mother’s Day with my sons, who took turns cooking and cleaning, then helped me in the garden, along with my mother (who is turning 88 but still loves to garden). We were joined by … Continue reading →

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Helping To Heat Up A Chilly Spring

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Baby, It’s Cold Out There It’s May! Blossom and bird song fill the air. The garden’s all prepped. The beds are made and mulched. The plants are tucked in place, ready to grow. I said, READY to GROW. Hello? If … Continue reading →

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Think Of Weeding As Great Exercise

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Spring Has Sprung A Leak As I write this, hail and slush splat fitfully against my windows. True to form, April is bringing showers of various kinds to smash and puncture the unfolding foliage and flowers of May. Ah, Spring, … Continue reading →

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Take Two (But Don’t Call Me)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Helping Gardening Headaches Several readers recently asked how to nurture new plantings that are not thriving. This cold, wet weather is making for very slow starts, but really, that is not unusual. Spring weather is often stressful, and young plants … Continue reading →

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