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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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If At First You Don’t Succeed, Keep On Planting
I wish I had a nickle for every plant I’ve ever killed, or every gardening mistake I’ve made. Just when my ego convinces me I’ve got everything figured out, the garden reminds me that I don’t, usually humbling me in … Continue reading
June Harvests Bring Firsts
Our early June harvests are definitely showing a nice variety of homegrown goodies – many for the first time this year. This is one time when change really is good! Our first “new thing” this month was kohlrabi. Winner and … Continue reading
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Tagged blueberries, carrots, garlic, green beans, kohlrabi, lettuce, potatoes, squash
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May Garden Tour Part 1
It’s been a while since I gave a tour of the Happy Acres vegetable gardens, either virtually or in person. Last week fellow MG Jan came by and got one in person. I told him he would get to see … Continue reading
Brown Rice Salad
This salad features long grain brown rice as the main ingredient, along with chopped vegetables and an Asian themed dressing. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples here and in many kitchens. I usually serve this salad as a side … Continue reading
Protection Racket, Fall Plantings
It seems that everything I plant for the late summer and fall garden needs some kind of protection. This time of year, with hot and dry conditions, I like to give everything a thick mulch after planting. I usually use … Continue reading
