Monthly Archives: October 2011

Great Grafted Results After An Awful Summer

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Grafted Tomatoes Make Good, If Late This summer was so cold that my poor heat loving crops just sat waiting patiently until August, when finally the nights warmed up enough to goose them into productivity. My pal Rick had similar … Continue reading →

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Have A Pumpkin Party

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Beyond Pie: Making The Most Of Your Pumpkin Patch I love the way pumpkin patches look at this time of year. The fading foliage is largely gone and the ripening globes stand out like glowing lanterns in the browning fields. … Continue reading →

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Cooking With Dried Herbs And Spices

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Toss Your Musty Old Herbs Right Now I had a lovely weekend at Islandwood, a delightful education center here on Bainbridge Island, where several hundred women gathered to share friendship and fun. I was among the presenters, offering programs in … Continue reading →

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Slugs And Snails And A Stout Cup Of Coffee

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Slugs In Trees This week, I’ve been pruning overgrown shrubs, thinning out the oldest trunks and removing crowded branches to allow more light and air to reach to core of the plant. I was amazed to see that where the … Continue reading →

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