Category Archives: Native Plants

Books That Build Us

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Books I Love Books That Become Friends Yesterday a dear friend sent me an article by Salman Rushdie called Ask Yourself Which Books You Truly Love. The author talks about the power of story and the kind of stories that … Continue reading →

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Ancient Weeds Don’t Give Up Easily

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Dino food is still with us Out, Out Damned Horsetail This weekend I visited a wonderful older garden with a magnificent berm overlooking Puget Sound. It was good to have such a satisfying vista to admire because looking at the … Continue reading →

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Garden Valentines

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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Little birds embroidering the snow Gardens As Living Love Today, snow lies deep around our snug little home and the neighborhood gardens are transformed into soft humps and curves. There’s enough snow to keep most people indoors, and without traffic … Continue reading →

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We Are Woven Into Nature

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Ann Lovejoy
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When kids look at nature, they see magic Brown Sugar Banana Bread & Nurturing The Natural Reading through numerous articles about climate change and “saving nature”, it seems as if many people who are passionate about the natural world unconsciously … Continue reading →

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