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How Dirt Makes Us Smart And Happy

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Soil Microbes Boost Happy Hormones A fascinating article by Sarah Agan posted on the Excellence in Government website (GovExec.com) posits health benefits from two of my favorite things; working in the garden and singing. Indeed, I always sing or … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Season Is Upon Us

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Revel In Sweet, Succulent June Bearers This year is a banner one for berries, and my little deck garden is overflowing with fat, flavorful fruit. Between our island favorite Marshalls, our extra-early Rainiers, and the tiny, exquisite alpines, we … Continue reading →

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Indigo Children: The New Black Tomatoes

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Indigo Rose’s Babies & Nutrition’s Top Tomato For the past few years, I’ve been growing an unusual new tomato called Indigo Rose, which has proven to be a terrific performer despite our fluctuating, often cool maritime Northwestern weather. Blue-skinned … Continue reading →

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Of Sickly Lawns and Healthy Moss

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Why Do They Do What They Do… Every spring, I get a zillion questions about lawn care, most often focussing on how to get moss out of lawns. It doesn’t seem to matter that this sorry point has been … Continue reading →

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