Category Archives: Sustainable Living

Deadly Days In The Garden

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  Dealing with Deer and Other Pests In Victorian Times I recently attended a delightful Victorian festival in Port Townsend, Washington. I delivered several gardening talks to beautifully garbed audiences, male and female, decked out in marvelous clothes appropriate to … Continue reading

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Asparagus At Every Meal

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  Awesome Asparagus I just love asparagus. When the first local crop shows up at the market, I often enjoy it at every meal for a few days. Or more. Why not? It’s wholesome, packed with antioxidants, and it’s delicious. … Continue reading

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Safe Ways To Deal With Garden Pests

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  Nifty Neem Oil Treatments For Ornamentals & Edibles As late winter turns to early spring, I always feel relaxed about garden chores. There’s plenty of time, right? Every year without fail I am brought up short by our sudden … Continue reading

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Why Compost Costs So Much

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  And Where To Find Good Quality Compost As spring arrives, it’s time to replenish our garden soil. Whether homemade or commercial, good quality compost nourishes the soil so it can in turn nourish our plants. Since compost can vary … Continue reading

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