Category Archives: Teaching Gardening

Natural Magic

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Finding magic is a garden gift In Search Of Gratitude This morning, the sky is grey, the air is full of gentle, misty drizzle and I am grateful. As I walked around town doing errands, I overheard people grousing about … Continue reading →

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Bindweed For Berry Preserving

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Ann Lovejoy
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Peaches and nectarines are fabulous flavor bombs right now Fresh Fruit Season Is Sumptuous This week, the markets are full of fresh, local fruit, including flats of beautiful Tayberries that work beautifully in salads or smoothies. Long and plump, these … Continue reading →

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Serving The Planet With Plants

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Even tiny gardens honor and serve the earth So Many Ways To Serve On Friday I facilitated a fascinating and troubling conversation with a group of service veterans, a few still active, most long-retired. They shared stories about some of … Continue reading →

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Costumes From Nature

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Night flying moth costume with sparkles Wearing The Garden With Halloween on the horizon, my thoughts are turning to costume making. As a child, I loved making my own costumes, from a bat with big wings sewn on from wrist … Continue reading →

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