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A Winter Meditation

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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  Welcoming Winter Like most gardeners, I’m a firm believer in celebration. Almost any event or occasion can be taken as an excuse both to make merry and to be consciously grateful together. The first snowdrops, the first flower on … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep America’s Food Crops Safe

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Just Say NO To GMO Until now, gardeners almost anywhere could safely grow organic food for their family. This year, several seed companies offered Roundup-resistant GMO seed corn for backyard food growers. Suddenly home gardeners have to worry that wind-blown … Continue reading →

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When Dealing With Drainage, Do It Right

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Water Water Everywhere Over the past few decades, we’ve seen “hundred year” weather events become every-few-year events. Even diehard deniers of global warming are grudgingly admitting that when it comes to weather, things just ain’t what they used to be. … Continue reading →

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A Bevy Of Marvelous Corn Beauties

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Growing Sweet Corn In A Cool Climate Who doesn’t love sweet corn? Crunchy, tender, sweet and earthy, corn tastes as good raw as cooked and belongs in dozens of splendid recipes. However, growing corn can be a challenge when you … Continue reading →

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