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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: Kumi Kumi
Monday Recap: Tomato Magic & Other Tricks
Though I love to watch a good magic show, I’ve never really tried my hand at any magic tricks myself. But last week I felt like both my wife and I were truly magicians when the main crop of tomatoes … Continue reading
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Tagged Aji Angelo, bread, carrots, hot peppers, Kumi Kumi, Monday Recap, squash, tomatoes, Vinson Watts, zucchini
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Saturday Spotlight: Kumi Kumi Squash
Lately I have become fascinated with heirloom vegetables, especially the winter squashes. There is such diversity in sizes, shapes and colors, and I find myself wanting to grow them all. These long-keeping vegetables are a mainstay of our winter diet … Continue reading
September Closeout Time
Where has summer gone? Not only has it disappeared, but now September is almost over too. Oh well, I’m ready for fall anyway, which is a good thing since it’s officially here whether I’m ready or not. The garden bounty … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambrosia, Brilliant, broccoli, kale, Kumi Kumi, melons, peppers, Purple Peacock, squash, winter squash, zucchini
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Fall Garden, 2013 Edition
Fall has arrived with cooler conditions prevailing lately, and now the calendar has made it official as well! I’ve got a variety of things planted for fall, and so far most of them are looking good. I sowed turnip seeds … Continue reading
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Tagged broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, cabbage, fall, kale, kohlrabi, Kumi Kumi, spinach, turnips, winter squash
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