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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: soap
Monday Recap: Return to Normal
I am not sure what normal weather is anymore, but after ten straight days of colder than usual weather, our snow is all gone and temperatures here have returned to more seasonal levels. I didn’t do a lot of harvesting … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged blueberries, bread, calendula, carrots, chard, Monday Recap, neem oil, roasted vegetables, soap, spinach
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Monday Recap: Almost Falling Back
The last week or so has brought fall weather here to our neck of the woods. And I for one am happy to see it, because I am ready for a change of season. The garden harvests have slowed down … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening
Tagged broccoli, honey, Jimmy Nardello, lettuce, Monday Recap, peppers, pickling, soap, zucchini
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Monday Recap: Pulling Up, Winding Down
I think it’s safe to say the summer vegetable garden is slowly winding down. And by September, I am usually quite ready for that to happen. The bush dried beans are all done for now, so I pulled up what … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Bastille soap, beans, bread, dry beans, Monday Recap, peppers, pita, soap, tomatoes
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Monday Recap: Finally Spring
Despite the calendar which says spring arrived much earlier, I’m saying it really arrived here last week. Other local folks are welcome to chime in and agree, or not, as they see fit. Trees are blooming, birds are chirping, and … Continue reading
Deep Purple Lavender Goat’s Milk Soap
This soap features a blend of olive, coconut, palm, and castor oil, with cocoa butter and avocado oil added for their skin nourishing qualities. Goat’s milk is used for its moisturizing and emollient properties as well as for the smooth … Continue reading
