Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Plant A Cauliflower Rainbow

From Bland To Bodacious Poor old cauliflower. A lot of people my age (and up) still think it’s totally boring, just another white food without a particularly distinctive flavor of its own. Maybe it’s because it used to get boiled … Continue reading

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Early Bloomers For Late Winter Gardens

Bulbs That Take Snow In Stride I’ve had several anxious questions about how bulbs might be faring in the recent to and fro of frost and snow. Happily, early bulbs are sturdy little critters that bounce back from snowy burdens … Continue reading

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Joyful Garden Design

The Gift Of Creativity As I’m preparing for the upcoming remodel of my vintage mobile home, there are lots of logistics to juggle. Which comes first, painting or roofing or flooring or kitchen? The order largely depends on the schedules … Continue reading

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Planning For Heat And Drought

Poppies Will Make You Sleep…. Looking Forward To Warm Is it over yet? I’m so DONE with the winter thing. Seriously. And I’m not alone: the robins are back in force and the thawing earth (ok, mud) smells like spring. … Continue reading

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