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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: cucumbers
Stars of the Garden in 2020 Part 1
Once again it’s time for my annual review of what did well in the garden, and what didn’t. Local weather certainly has a big influence on home gardens, and Happy Acres is no exception. The amount of rainfall, temperatures, and … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, kohlrabi, Korean squash, squash, winter squash
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Harvest Monday July 20, 2020
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We’re keeping well supplied with squash and cucumbers these days, and have had enough to start giving them away. I’ve been freezing squash for use later, … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blackberries, Centercut, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, summer squash, tomatoes, zucchini
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Harvest Monday July 6, 2020
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We’re getting plenty to eat from the garden these days, including many of the same veggies and fruits from last week. The squashes are abundant, and … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blackberries, blueberries, cucumbers, eggplant, kohlrabi, squash, zucchini
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Harvest Monday June 29, 2020
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We got some much needed rain this weekend, and I’m sure the garden will appreciate it. After getting off to a wet start this year, it … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blueberries, Centercut, cucumbers, eggplant, kimchi, kohlrabi, lettuce, napa cabbage, zucchini
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Harvest Monday June 15, 2020
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. The harvests here have taken a turn for summer I believe. The greenhouse cucumbers are a dependable summer crop for me, and a good use for … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged broccoli, cucumbers, kohlrabi, lettuce, purple sprouting broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini
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