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Knit The Garden

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  When In Doubt, Knit A Carrot Over the past few months, I’ve spent as much time knitting vegetables as tending them. Thanks to the birth of my grandson Oliver, my needles have produced carrots, peas in pods, and French … Continue reading →

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How Dirt Makes Us Smart And Happy

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Soil Microbes Boost Happy Hormones A fascinating article by Sarah Agan posted on the Excellence in Government website (GovExec.com) posits health benefits from two of my favorite things; working in the garden and singing. Indeed, I always sing or … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Season Is Upon Us

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Revel In Sweet, Succulent June Bearers This year is a banner one for berries, and my little deck garden is overflowing with fat, flavorful fruit. Between our island favorite Marshalls, our extra-early Rainiers, and the tiny, exquisite alpines, we … Continue reading →

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Indigo Children: The New Black Tomatoes

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Indigo Rose’s Babies & Nutrition’s Top Tomato For the past few years, I’ve been growing an unusual new tomato called Indigo Rose, which has proven to be a terrific performer despite our fluctuating, often cool maritime Northwestern weather. Blue-skinned … Continue reading →

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