Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Winter Garden Makeovers

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

  What To Do When It’s Too Wet To Garden Wet winters are tough on hardcore gardeners, who fret when kept out of the beds and borders. Sadly, soggy soil is especially prone to damage. When we walk and work … Continue reading →

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Powerhouse Plants

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

Hardworking Plants That Earn Their Place Years ago, I was so in love with perennials that I used them anywhere and everywhere. Over time, I started to dislike the blankness of perennial beds in winter and started developing mixed borders. … Continue reading →

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Winter Gardening For Blossom and Birds

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy

  Beyond Birdseed I love watching birds, and so do my (indoor) cats. Every sunny window has a bird feeder of some sort nearby, which attract a wide range of cheerful birds all through the colder months. Yesterday I heard … Continue reading →

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Make Delicious Organic Food Coloring

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

  Naturally Lovely Holiday Food My winter holidays are delightfully enhanced by my housemates, a young mom with a 9 year old boy and a 10 year old girl. It was fun to watch them decorate their tree with kitten-proof … Continue reading →

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