Category Archives: Sustainable Living

Winter Harvest

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Frost-Nipped Kale and Cabbage After our usual Northwestern mix of freezing and milder days, with heavy rains and wild winds, it is delightful to find much of my kale and cabbage still edible. In fact, a touch of frost leaves … Continue reading →

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Save The Bees, Please

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Most bee keepers suggest beginning with Mason or solitary bees because their care is very simple. Honeybee care is far more complex and poor bee keepers can add to disease problems rather than resolving them. Continue reading →

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Speedy Soup Making; Fast, Fresh, and Fabulous

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Birthday Soup for Friday Tidies Over a dozen years ago, I started a volunteer group called the Friday Tidies to help maintain the extensive grounds at our public library on Bainbridge Island. After an expansion and remodel, the library parking … Continue reading →

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I’m Feeling Treasured

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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An Island Treasure A few days ago, the winners of the 2011 Bainbridge Island Island Treasure awards were announced. What an honor to be chosen as someone who is treasured by my fellow islanders! I admit that, when notified that … Continue reading →

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