Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Flowers For A Family Wedding

The Perfection Of Imperfection The daughter of dear friends was married this weekend and I’ve been privileged to lend a hand at various stages along the way. Wedding celebrations are so very personal (or can be) and when I’m involved, … Continue reading

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The Well Organized Garden

Getting A Grip On The Garden Just so you know, this sometimes sorrowful story has a happy ending. Ready? For the first decade or so of my gardening life, my gardens were fairly easy to care for. I was fortunate … Continue reading

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Midsummer Nurture

Keeping Plants And People Well Fed After spring’s first burst of garden glory, the summer garden settles in to serious production. Or it should; maritime mornings continue to be grey and cool, while afternoons are warm and sunnier. Even for … Continue reading

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Growing Tomorrow’s Gardeners

Welcoming Children In The Garden I’ve been getting a lot of questions about involving children in the garden. While the youngest may work willingly side by side with a parent or older sibling, tweens and teens seem harder to engage. … Continue reading

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