Category Archives: Gardening With Children

Growing Sweetgrass

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Sweetgrass holds fragrance but loses ground without help Preserving By Propagation President Biden proclaimed today as the second national celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and a lot of people are wondering just how to celebrate. There are a lot of … Continue reading →

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Generating Generations

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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It’s so sweet to have a baby in the garden Making Tomorrow’s Gardeners And Learning From Yesterday’s Last week I facilitated a fascinating conversation on becoming elders. My community may be especially rich in wise elders but I suspect that … Continue reading →

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Garden Retreat Or Garden Advance

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Our newest neighbors enjoy gardening together Gardens That Welcome and Include After way too many hot dry days, the garden is finally starting to perk up, thanks more to heavy dews than actual rain. After each rinsing, grateful birds flock … Continue reading →

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Offer Love & Enchantment, Not Weeds

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Inviting children to experience natural enchantment (holiday catcus flower) Who Will Be Tomorrow’s Gardeners? My favorite part of summer is spending outdoor time with my grandkids. Over the years, I’ve often been asked how to engage children in gardening, often … Continue reading →

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