Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

How To Find High Quality Compost

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

The True Cost Of Compost Making I hear from many gardeners who feel frustrated by the high cost and uneven quality of commercial compost. How can compost of the same brand, from the same supplier, vary so much in quality? … Continue reading →

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Feasting On Winter Sprouts

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

Getting The Best From Brussels Sprouts I love most winter vegetables, but am especially enjoying Brussels sprouts these days. Indeed, for weeks I have been binging on a most delectable combination of roasted sprouts with roasted sweet potatoes. I like … Continue reading →

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A Nifty Native Willow For The Garden

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

Preserving Winter Pussies For many years, my family collected bouquets of catkins to celebrate my youngest son’s birthday in mid-January. Silky grey and soft as kittens, these fat, furry flowers came from an elderly western willow, Salix scouleriana, that liveds … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Cold Season Crops

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy

Winter-Fresh Food From The Garden I love having something fresh to enjoy each day, even in the depths of winter. True, the sharp January frosts hit my winter lettuces hard, but there are still some terrific greens to be gathered. … Continue reading →

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