Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Capturing The Freshest Flavors Of Spring

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Speedy, Simple Recipes For Light, Refreshing Meals As days lengthen and soil warms up, it’s hard to stay indoors. My new garden is so enticing that I find myself slipping out to plant “just a few” perennials or grasses or … Continue reading →

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Plants Deer Don’t Love, Though I Do

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Deer Proofing The Garden (Or Not) It always surprises me to hear people complain about the stress of living through renovations of either home or garden. I just love the entire process, and though the inevitable interruptions and delays can … Continue reading →

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A Glorious Garden Renovation

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Dreaming Into New Possibilities I’m in the throes of a major garden renovation and feeling like the luckiest woman on the planet. It seems like all my friends are feverishly emptying their closets, but I did that a few years … Continue reading →

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The (Even) Dark(er) Side Of Roundup

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

When Dangerous “Helpers” Do More Harm Than Good For many years, Roundup and similar glyphosate-based weed killers have been widely promoted as boons to humanity, saving time, money and energy and boostin crop productivity. Meanwhile, more than a few of … Continue reading →

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