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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: blueberries
Monday Recap: Having A Berry Good Time
It appears we have transitioned from asparagus season to berry season here. Blueberries were the first berry on the scene. The harvests went from a trickle to a torrent in no time. We’ve been getting over a pound a day … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged blackberries, blueberries, currants, dehydrator, kohlrabi, Kossak, mint, Monday Recap, raspberries, summer squash
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Monday Recap: Lasts and Firsts
It’s hard to believe, but asparagus season is winding down here. We started cutting spears back in mid April, and since then my wife and I have been enjoying fresh, homegrown asparagus as often as possible. It’s been grilled, steamed, … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged asparagus, beekeeping, bees, blueberries, broccoli, kale, Monday Recap, parthenocarpic, raspberries, zucchini
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Clean or Dirty?
The latest list of ‘dirty’ and ‘clean’ vegetables is out, compiled by the Environmental Working Group. At the top of the dirty list are apples, strawberries, grapes and celery. The fruits make sense, especially strawberries. If you’ve ever grown them … Continue reading
It’s A No-Harvest Monday, Plus A Tour
The weather warmed up to more normal levels for a couple of days last week, which melted some of our snow cover. It barely thawed the ground out though, which made it slippery to walk on. I took advantage of the sunshine and wandered around with my camera, so I thought I would give a tour of how things look in the garden. Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening, Greenhouse
Tagged beans, blueberries, chard, garlic, greenhouse, kale, lettuce, muffins, spinach, Trail of Tears bean, zucchini
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Shelled and Scalloped in August
Some of you may remember last week when I was talking about summer squashes, especially about how people often have specific preferences for a certain kind. I mentioned how I used to grow pattypan squashes for my mother (and me), … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberries, blueberries, dry beans, Gold Nugget, hot peppers, hot sauce, summer squash, tomatoes, White Scallop squash, winter squash
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