Category Archives: Sustainable Living

Is That Garden Hose Safe?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Think Before You Drink Over the years, I have often reminded readers that most garden hoses are not really safe for certain uses. This comes up in my own garden a lot these days, especially when my 2-year-old grandson wants … Continue reading →

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Vegan Coconut Yogurt?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Store Bought Or Make Your Own… After a mention last week, several readers asked whether coconut yogurt is really vegan. The answer, as usual, is ‘that depends.’ My local grocery store carries half a dozen forms of coconut yogurt, ranging … Continue reading →

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Fresh Smoothies To Ward Off Deer

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Garlic, Lemon Balm, and Mint, Oh My A reader is curious about my garlic water deer repellant, as well she might be. Like so many of us, she has tried many things to keep deer from eating her plants. So … Continue reading →

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Early Heat Makes For Gardener’s Bliss

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy
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Early Blueberries, Tomatoes & Peppers & A Birthday Cake In all my years of gardening, I’ve never picked ripe raspberries, strawberries, snap peas, blueberries, tomatoes and peppers on June 15th before! This June has been amazing, with sun and warmth … Continue reading →

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