Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Last Sunset Sensations

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Norma Chang

(Notro Tinto Fundacion 2010 was paired with the duck course during the 2nd demo, Can Feixes Blanco Seleccio 2010 was paired with the monkfish course during the 1st demo.) Yesterday was the last Sunset Sensations at Locust Grove (a monthly … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 10, 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Norma Chang

White sweet potatoes, 3ΒΌ pounds. These potatoes have a drier texture and are quite sweet. I usually bake or boil them whole, unpeeled. Microwave works too. Leeks, 1/2 pound. Did not realize I have 2 different varieties in the garden. … Continue reading →

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Angled Luffa or Loofah (luffa acutangula)

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Norma Chang

Angled luffa (luffa acutangula) Click on photo to enlarge There are two species of luffa (loofah) – angled luffa (luffa acutangula) and smooth skin luffa (luffa cylindrical). This article will focus on angled luffa. I will write about smooth skin … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 3, 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Norma Chang

The vegetables for this Harvest Monday came from the Edible Landscape garden at Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, Rt. 44, Millbrook, NY. The Edible Landscape is a project of the Dutchess County Master Gardeners where I am a volunteer. … Continue reading →

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