Category Archives: Sustainable Living

Feasting On Fall Mushrooms

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Savoring Woodland Treats As soon as the refreshing rains return, woodland mushrooms are right behind them. Both white and pale golden, apricot scented chanterelles are inspiring a series of mushroom-centered dishes this week, from yummy breakfast omelets to hearty dinner … Continue reading →

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Roasting The Garden

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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From Peaches To Tomatoes Eastern Washington peaches are amazingly delicious this year, and I feel blessed to be gifted with a dozen fat, juicy ones that were utterly ripe and a further dozen that were still on the green side. … Continue reading →

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Gardening When Water Becomes Scarce

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Planning and Planting the Dry Garden The lovely rain is so welcome that I can hear neighbor kids laughing and singing as they run in the refreshing wetness. Although our Northwestern summers are typically very dry indeed, this year takes … Continue reading →

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Catnip vs DEET: No Contest

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Simple Garden Solutions For Summer Stings Our daily deer visits have been made a bit more exciting by daily coyote sitings, possibly not unrelated. In any case, we are now hosting a limping faun, still spotted and tiny but seemingly … Continue reading →

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