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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: Food
Yogurt Herb Dip
Other herbs can be substituted for the chives and mint. Fresh dill or cilantro work well with this dip. You can also use garlic powder instead of the minced garlic. Be creative and experiment! Greek yogurt can be used for … Continue reading
Harvest Monday
It’s hard to believe it’s already May! This spring is going by too fast. It will be hot and humid here all too soon. I want to enjoy our normally brief spring weather while it lasts. We did get much … Continue reading
Baking Pita Bread
If you’re at all familiar with baking, and have a pizza stone or baking tiles, then making pita bread is easy. It’s also a fun thing to do with kids and family. To make pita crisps, cut pita in pieces, … Continue reading
Harvest Monday, April 26, 2010
Another mostly green harvest here this week. The asparagus harvest had been slowing down, but the recent rains have perked it up considerably. We harvested almost 2 pounds of it this week, bringing the total for the season to over … Continue reading

