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Love Blackberries?

Quarter Amish Farm 24611 Van Wedding Road, Sunman, IN 47041 call at 812-623-2803 or 812-584-8193 It’s July and the thornless blackberries are ready to pick.  Come rain or shine, and pick under the high tunnel.  This is a great outing … Continue reading

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Starting Seeds

It’s mid-March in the Midwest and time to start thinking about the garden.  Like most serious gardeners, my husband and I start seeds in my greenhouse giving plants a head start on the growing season.  In January I spent hours … Continue reading

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Winter can Be Beautiful

  Winter is a tedious time of year for me.  Drab days are common in the Midwest from November until March and frequently include cloud-cover, rain, snow, or all of the above conditions.  It’s no wonder folks suffer depression during … Continue reading

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In All It’s Glory!

The drought has been challenging this year but one should always look for the positive.  We hardly mowed the yard at all this year!  We also have found several chimeras in the zinnia patch.  What is a chimera?  A chimera … Continue reading

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