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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: zinnia
Photo Friday: Late June Blooms
I’m taking a break from edibles today to showcase some of the things we have blooming here in late June. Every year I plant petunias all around Happy Acres in various containers and planters, and they are all in full … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Friday, Uncategorized
Tagged bee balm, buttonbush, coneflower, Echinacea, petunias, Wave petunias, yarrow, zinnia
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2018 All-America Selections Winners
The lineup of 2018 AAS Winners has been announced, and in the edibles category it includes seven national winners and two regional winners. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged #AASWinners, AAS, canna, marigold, pac choi, peppers, tomatoes, zinnia
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Butterfly Banquet Part 2
Yesterday I shared some of the butterfly photos I’ve taken in the last week. Today I’ve got a few more, including some of visitors I’ve yet to identify. This Skipper (I think) butterfly seemed a bit camera shy. I had … Continue reading
Butterfly Banquet Part 1
The butterflies are having a grand time here this summer. The Butterfly Garden has been positively alive with them lately. I could spend all day out there, if it weren’t for getting sunstroke! I’m trying to learn which plants are … Continue reading