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Hi, I'm Dave and thanks for visiting. I garden in Zone 6b in southern Indiana, and I blog here about gardening, nature and food.
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Monthly Archives: October 2014
The Sweet Potato Dig
This week I decided it was time to dig a few of the sweet potatoes and see how they were sizing up. With the weather report calling for seven straight days of rain, I was anxious to get them out … Continue reading
Lavender Honey Bastille Soap
Olive oil has been used both inside and outside the body for thousands of years, especially in Mediterranean cultures where the olive trees flourish. It is loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols and other components that nourish, condition and soften the skin … Continue reading
Monday Recap: Almost Falling Back
The last week or so has brought fall weather here to our neck of the woods. And I for one am happy to see it, because I am ready for a change of season. The garden harvests have slowed down … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening
Tagged broccoli, honey, Jimmy Nardello, lettuce, Monday Recap, peppers, pickling, soap, zucchini
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Photo Friday: Biltmore House and Gardens
During our recent trip to Asheville, NC, we toured the magnificent Biltmore Estate. This mansion was built by George W Vanderbilt II and completed in 1895. It is the largest privately owned house in the U.S., with 178,926 square feet … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Travel
Tagged Asheville, Biltmore Estate, gardens, Photography, tour, Travel
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Cold Frame Winter Prep
Our average first frost date is still a few weeks away, but I decided it was time to get the cold frames ready for winter. I’ve used several different materials to cover my cold frames over the years, and I … Continue reading
