Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Cooking With Dried Herbs And Spices

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Toss Your Musty Old Herbs Right Now I had a lovely weekend at Islandwood, a delightful education center here on Bainbridge Island, where several hundred women gathered to share friendship and fun. I was among the presenters, offering programs in … Continue reading →

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Slugs And Snails And A Stout Cup Of Coffee

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Slugs In Trees This week, I’ve been pruning overgrown shrubs, thinning out the oldest trunks and removing crowded branches to allow more light and air to reach to core of the plant. I was amazed to see that where the … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Green Tomatoes

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

You Might As Well Harvest Now Many gardeners had a slow start with tomatoes this year and now quite a few readers have asked how to help ripen green tomatoes. As fall arrives, the cooler temperatures affect tomato stems, making … Continue reading →

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A Whiff of Smoke And Autumn Is Here

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Roasting To Boost Flavor This was not the best year for many crops, but my, the peas were good. In fact, I’m still getting some from the August planting, which faltered in the belated, sudden heat, but are now having … Continue reading →

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