Category Archives: Sustainable Living

No More Peat Moss In The Garden

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  More Manure, Less Peat Moss, Please! Each spring, it makes me crazy to see well-meaning people load up on bales of peatmoss. I know they think they are doing a Good Thing but sadly, they are not. All kinds … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Asian Vegetables

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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Delighting In Delicious, Nutritious Asian Greens All winter, we live on kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts and I never get tired of them. However, one of my favorite things about spring is the appearance of Asian greens. From mustard greens … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Bed Making

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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Raised Beds Don’t Need Wooden Sides Some years ago, I attended a workshop on wood safety, part of an environmental conference sponsored by a group called Beyond Pesticides. About 50 people were gathered for this workshop, which presented alternatives to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day, Living Love

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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Why I Passionately Love To Make Gardens Perhaps twenty years ago, I met a wonderful woman who wrote an inspiring book about heroism in women’s lives. I deeply enjoyed reading her book and invited her to tea in my garden. … Continue reading →

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