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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: Impact community garden
Fall Garden Update
It’s been a great year for the fall vegetables here in 2011. We’ve had ample rains and moderate weather, and so far by early November we’ve had several frosts but no freezing temperatures. The greens have been growing lush with … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, fall, greens, Impact community garden, kale
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Photo Friday: Impact Community Garden
Posted in Gardening, Photo Friday
Tagged broccoli, cabbage, chard, collards, Impact community garden, kale, Photo Friday
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Impact Fall Garden
It’s been a while since I last did an update on the Impact Community Garden, so I thought it was about time to do so. Last month we cleared out the areas that had been planted in potatoes and green … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Asian greens, cabbage, collards, fall, Impact community garden, kale
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The Impact Garden Grows
Yesterday I visited the Impact Community Garden to help with the harvest and answer any questions. The new gardeners there have done a great job with planting, nurturing and weeding, and now it is time to start reaping the bounties … Continue reading
Squashed
I harvested the first summer squash on Saturday. Though it seems early, actually the first harvest came at pretty much the same time last year. From left to right in the photo below we have the straightneck yellow squash Enterprise, … Continue reading

