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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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Tag Archives: birds
Harvest Monday February 25, 2019
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. I got a couple of fresh harvests last week. The curly kale I have planted in a cold frame bed has held up amazingly well. I never got around … Continue reading
Nesting Chickadees
I was pleased today to learn the true identity of the birds nesting in one of the PVC nest boxes in our back yard. I had posted the below photo on my FB page on Saturday, after I was convinced … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Splish Splash, Taking a Bath
Despite having lots of rain all summer, the birdbath is really getting a workout lately. I guess sometimes nothing beats a real bath! The birdbath is located in what I call the Wild Garden, which features plantings for all sorts … Continue reading
Photo Friday: March Potpourri
It’s hard to believe March is almost over. There are so many things happening around here so much earlier than usual, I decided to capture some images while I could. So here we go – starting with some of the … Continue reading
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Tagged azaleas, birds, blueberries, catmint, cherries, fruit, lilac, nest boxes, Photo Friday, Photography
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Photo Friday: Busy Bluebirds
With a mild winter and an early spring, it’s no surprise that the local birds have responded with nest building activity. Last week I noticed the bluebirds had finished a nest in one of the PVC nest boxes. This was … Continue reading
