Fun Indiana Road Trips

What could be more fun than a cross country road trip across Indiana? Discover Indiana’s covered bridges, wineries, caves and much more by taking one of the auto tours listed in this travel guide book. The book lists dozens of Indiana road trips for Hoosiers to take while they learn the history, culture, arts and natural wonders of the Hoosier State. Fun Indiana Road Trips includes a description of the Auto Trail, contact information, Indiana county tourism sites and a guide to navigating Indiana’s system of back roads. Continue reading Fun Indiana Road Trips

Events

Batesville Memorial Library Author Fair

I will be at the Batesville Memorial Library Author Fair on Saturday, August 19, 2024. The fair will feature myself … Continue reading Batesville Memorial Library Author Fair

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series

Podcast – National Model Aviation Museum

National Model Aviation Museum
Located on the eastern edge of Muncie, Indiana, the National Model Aviation Museum is operated by the National Model Aviation Museum Continue reading Podcast – National Model Aviation Museum

Abe's Beer Garden, Blog

Succession Cropping

Here at Abe’s Beer Garden, I use a method of gardening called succession gardening. This simply means that I do not plant large quantities of most crops at the same time. I usually space the crops at 2 -week intervals, ensuring an almost continuous harvest throughout the season. Continue reading Succession Cropping

Indiana Photo Gallery, Road Trip Indiana Series

Calli Nature Preserve

To visit the Violet and Louis Calli Nature Preserve you will need to find County Road 40E, about a mile east of downtown North Vernon, Indiana on US 50. The gravel road begins just east of the bridge across the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River. After turning south on the gravel road, you will travel about a quarter mile to the parking lot, which is on the left. The road dead ends at this place. Continue reading Calli Nature Preserve

Abe's Beer Garden, Blog

Frost on the Way – Pick the Tomatoes

Until Monday, October 30, I had been covering the tomatoes and green beans with row cover and protecting them from the first light frosts. The nighttime lows during early and mid-November had ranged from 34 – 39 degrees, enough to cause a light frost on the lawn, but not so cold that the row cover would allow the tomatoes to freeze. Continue reading Frost on the Way – Pick the Tomatoes

Podcast Indiana’s Timeless Tales Book 1

Podcast – The Pioneer Lifestyle Part 1

in this episode of Indiana’s Timeless Tales, listeners will get a taste of the pioneer lifestyle. This is part 1 of two episodes that will deal with how the pioneers lived. Continue reading Podcast – The Pioneer Lifestyle Part 1

Gardener's Guide Serie

Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds

The Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds is the complete guide to starting seeds. From direct sow to planting under grow lamps this guidebook provides loads of information about growing seeds. Information on LED, incandescent and fluorescent lighting as well. Continue reading Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds