Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Less Cooking, More Delightful Dining

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Summery Entree Salads Hot weather makes the kitchen more about the fridge than the range, and it’s fun to see how many meals we can enjoy without turning on the stove. To make cold meals more satisfying, I soak grains … Continue reading →

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Fresh Smoothies To Ward Off Deer

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

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

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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Curing Diseases With Tailored Composts

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

The Art Of Bespoke Composts Compost gets a lot of respect these days, and rightly so; good compost truly can be ‘garden gold’. In Victorian times, when head gardeners oversaw a flock of helpers, composts were carefully blended to suit … Continue reading →

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