In small towns across American there are still many places where, at least during the daytime, most people don’t lock the doors on their homes or vehicles. However, we are approaching the peak of garden season, and especially where zucchini and yellow summer squash are concerned, there always seems to be a bumper crop.
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Barb Bierman Batie grew up near Battle Creek, Nebraska, and now farms row crops with her Platte Valley Farmer, Don Batie, northeast of Lexington. She has written for local, state, regional and international publications. She joined the Midwest Messenger crew in 2010. She can be reached at barb.batie@gmail.com.





