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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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Last of the Summer Vegetables
This week brought a forecast for our first killing frost, right on schedule for our area. That had me scrambling to harvest and process all of the warm season vegetables before it was too late. As it turned out, we … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening
Tagged basil, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, preserving, salads, tomatoes
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Preserving the Basil with Pesto
This pesto is a great way to capture the flavor and aroma of basil. This recipe will make a pesto that is chunky and light on oil. To make a smoother pesto just add more oil. It can be made … Continue reading
Second Wind, And Firsts
Just earlier today I was whining about our lack of beans this summer whilst I was admiring Ohiofarmgirl’s score of some great looking beans from an Amish neighbor. So, after lunch I thought I would mosey down to the garden, … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged basil, eggplant, peppers, pole beans, sunflower, yardlong beans
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The Impact Garden Grows
Yesterday I visited the Impact Community Garden to help with the harvest and answer any questions. The new gardeners there have done a great job with planting, nurturing and weeding, and now it is time to start reaping the bounties … Continue reading
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) were treasured by Native Americans for both their culinary and medicinal uses. It’s easy to see why, because the seeds are tasty and a good source of protein and minerals. Pepitas take on a whole new … Continue reading
