Category Archives: Sustainable Living

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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Planting Trees For Tomorrow

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  A Gift To The Garden Is A Gift To The Planet One of my favorite places to relax is in a little sunporch off my bedroom. The glass roof echoes rain sounds delightfully and the big glass sliders offer … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath Of Spring

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Dealing With Bulb Foliage Spring bulb displays are so bold and beautiful that it’s tempting to pack the beds and borders with them. However, most are not especially good mixers, wanting a lengthy period of ripening and summer drought … Continue reading →

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Keeping Blueberries Happy In Containers

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Sunshine and Slightly Acid Soil In a recent entry, I mentioned that, because of my resident deer herd, I grow my blueberries in containers. This sparked several good questions, so I thought I’d provide a bit more detail for … Continue reading →

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