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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: Wave petunias
Late April Greenhouse Tour
It’s time for another virtual tour of our greenhouse to show what’s growing in there in late April. Spring is always a busy time as I move seedlings from inside under the grow lights to grow on in the greenhouse. … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged arugula, canna, cucumbers, herbs, lettuce, sorrel, tomatoes, Wave petunias
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2019 All-America Selections Winners
The lineup of 2019 AAS Winners was announced a while back, and in the edibles category it includes three national winners and four regional winners. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, … Continue reading
Monday Recap: Memorial Day Edition
Today in the U.S. we celebrate Memorial Day as we pause to remember those who have died while serving in the armed forces. I have vivid memories of my childhood neighbor Ronnie Dempsey who joined the Marine Corps and went … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged asparagus, green garlic, lettuce, mizspoona, Monday Recap, onions, Senposai, Thai Rai Kaw Tok, Wave petunias
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Saturday Spotlight: Wave Petunias
Regular readers may recall that I am a big fan of the Wave petunias. I’ve been growing petunias for as long as I can remember, and when the Wave varieties first appeared I couldn’t wait to try them. The Petunia … Continue reading
