Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Protecting & Nurturing Native Bees

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Pollinator Garden, one year old and already flourishing On Beyond Honeybees As I was watering the year-old pollinator garden at the Senior Center this morning, I noticed over a dozen kinds of bees busy at work. That made me very … Continue reading →

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Blackberries, Buttercups & Bindweed

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Smother mulch for passive weed control Greener, Easier Weed Control The wet spring caused many plants to grow bigger and faster than ever, including some of our most troublesome weeds. I’m getting lots of questions about The Big Three: blackberries, … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Soups, Sweet Or Savory

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Inventive kitchen play develops skills for future cooks Imaginative Ways With Enormous Fruit On a hot summer day, a slice of sweet, crisp watermelon is as good as a drink for the thirsty. Laced with electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals, watermelon … Continue reading →

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Roe Woe

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy

Liberty heading home in grief and disgust Loss Of Liberties, Trust, & Credibility How are you doing? Personally, I’ve been flip-flopping between broken hearted crying and being absolutely furious. Watching this disgraceful travesty of a Supreme Court take away rights … Continue reading →

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