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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: April 2023
Harvest Monday Apr 24, 2023
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Asparagus season is in full swing here now, and we have cut over four pounds of it so far. Gardeners who grow it will know that … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged arugula, asparagus, bluebirds, collards, lettuce, pizza, tacos
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More Spring Planting
This week I got a few more spring crops planted in a bed behind the greenhouse. Early last month I started kohlrabi plants indoors under lights along with other spring brassicas like cabbage and broccoli. They are now ready to … Continue reading
Harvest Monday April 17, 2023
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Greens are still abundant here, and I cut both lettuce and pac choi for our use last week. I’ve cut right at 10 pounds of lettuce … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged asparagus, collards, iris, lettuce, pac choi, sourdough bread
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Spring Planting Begins
This week I got the first of the spring crops in the ground in one of the beds behind the greenhouse. After pulling a few weeds, I amended the soil with compost and some organic fertilizer and forked it in … Continue reading

