Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

To Water or Not?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Wise Watering, Smart Watering While I am well known for my non-fondness for lawns, I do understand that some folks just need them. I also get that for those with large spaces to cover, grass is the cheapest option going. … Continue reading →

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Picnic Pleasures

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Summery Sandwiches and Salads Here in the Northwest, the old joke that says summer starts on July 5th and ends July 6th. Though we’ve enjoyed some sunbreaks, the rainy and/or cloudy days are so far outnumbering the warm sunny ones … Continue reading →

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Feeding Your Grafted Vegetables

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

Care & Nutrition For Super Natural Tomatoes The fitful summer warmth is stressing some of the heat loving vegetables, notably tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. All prefer hot days and warm nights and milder weather is not to their liking. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Spring and Sowing Summer Peas

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy

The Last of the Spring, the First of the Summer Can anything taste better than new peas? When the first infant peas come to the table, they melt in the mouth and taste like angel food. Though my spring peas … Continue reading →

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