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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: Photography
Photo Friday: Splish Splash, Taking a Bath
Despite having lots of rain all summer, the birdbath is really getting a workout lately. I guess sometimes nothing beats a real bath! The birdbath is located in what I call the Wild Garden, which features plantings for all sorts … Continue reading
Photo Friday: April Garden Tour
Lots of good things are happening here as a late Spring has everything kicking into overdrive right about now, making up for lost time. Like the hostas out by the front porch. Just a few days ago they were barely … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Photo Friday
Tagged asparagus, blueberries, cold frame, garlic, lettuce, Photo Friday, Photography, spinach
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Photo Friday: Sydney and the Blue Mountains
The second stop in our recent Australia trip was Sydney. We elected to stay in a boutique hotel there, the historic Simpsons of Potts Point. The building was originally built in 1892, and restored in 1988. The front facade of … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Friday, Travel
Tagged Australia, Photo Friday, Photography, sydney, Travel
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Photo Friday: Melbourne Sights
Melbourne was the first stop on our recent trip to Australia. What a lovely city it is, and what a great way to start off our vacation. The city itself has a decidedly European feel to it, with lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Friday, Travel
Tagged Australia, farmers markets, Food, Photo Friday, Photography, Travel
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Photo Friday: Bird Watching, Cat Style
Young cat Ace has found a new pastime. It seems he has discovered bird watching! Look closely at the below photo. See anything out of place, like whiskers and a white paw? How about that tail coming out under the … Continue reading

