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A Nifty Native Willow For The Garden

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Preserving Winter Pussies For many years, my family collected bouquets of catkins to celebrate my youngest son’s birthday in mid-January. Silky grey and soft as kittens, these fat, furry flowers came from an elderly western willow, Salix scouleriana, that liveds … Continue reading →

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Editing The Garden

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Knowing When To Let Go The past decade has been full of challenging weather events, from massive snowfall, ice  and wind storms to heavy rain and flooding. Summers have been equally difficult, with cool, cloudy months giving way to sudden … Continue reading →

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What To Eat When Wild Winds Wail

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Ann Lovejoy
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Speedy, Hearty Winter Soups That Satisfy When wild winds wail and drenching downpours make the armchair look especially attractive, it’s time to plan, not plant. While dreaming into this year’s garden, why not make some splendid soup? On chilly days, … Continue reading →

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Cooking With Friendly Fats

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ann Lovejoy
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Be Not Afraid I’ve noticed this holiday season that many people make unsavory food compromises in the name of “good health.” Artificial butter, fake eggs, mistreated milks and cheeses that are reduced in natural fat, then stabilized in decidedly unnatural … Continue reading →

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