Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Hardy Garden Primroses

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Primadonna Primroses Of The Past I was recently asked to write more about collectors’ primroses; here are excerpts from an article I wrote some twenty years ago that pretty much covers the topic. It’s fun to look back and remember … Continue reading →

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Welcome Kalettes & Cousinly Crosses

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Who Can Resist These Ruffled Beauties? After a decade or so of acclaim, kale needs neither introductions nor accolades. However, some delicious, new-to-the-family crosses are just hitting nurseries, markets, and high-end restaurants this year, notably kalettes. As I mentioned in … Continue reading →

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Kalettes, Wasabi and Colorful Cauliflower

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Grow The Newest Trendy Foods At Home I work at the local library, a dream job if there ever was one. As I soft and shelve books, I notice that the balance of most-checked-out books is shifting from cook books … Continue reading →

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Zipping Up Winter Vegetables

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Rockin’ Roots & Kicky Coles Years ago, I was discussing winter gardening with Steve Solomon. We were both writing for Sasquatch Press in those days, and his book Growing Vegetables West Of The Cascades was game changing for me and … Continue reading →

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