Category Archives: Pollination Gardens

The Little Known Positive Side Of Smoke

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Smoke & dust bring some surprising benefits Smoke, Ash, Dust & Plant Health This weekend, my band played maritime music at the venerable Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, Washington. We were hoping that the breezy seaside location would mean … 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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Protecting & Nurturing Native Bees

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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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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Join The No Mow May Movement

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Ann Lovejoy
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Pollinators love a lively lawn Stop Mowing So Much And Let The Lawn Come To Life If the cold wet spring has kept you from lawn mowing, that’s great news. Bee City USA would like us to observe the month … Continue reading →

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