Monthly Archives: May 2012

Harvest Monday, May 28, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Norma Chang

Harvested my first strawberry on Wednesday. Not completely red. Debated whether to wait until the next day to pick, but decided I was not taking any chances with the birds, not with my very FIRST strawberry. Kept it out of my … Continue reading →

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Fresh Bamboo Shoots

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Norma Chang

Fresh bamboo shoots Today’s blog is about a subject I know very little about. You may be thinking, and rightly so, why is she writing about something she knows nothing about????? Well, few days ago, I was the lucky recipient of … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 21, 2012 – Garden Update

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Norma Chang

Thornless Blackberry Flowers The blackberry bush is laden with flowers, indication of a good harvest. Hope I get to the ripe berries before the birds and the insects. Yesterday was a very busy day. According to the weather report, night time … Continue reading →

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Locust Grove’s Sunset Sensations – May Featured Chef

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Norma Chang

Kolkwitzia The kolkwitzia, also known as beauty bush, was discovered in China in 1898 by Ernest Wilson AKA ‘China Wilson’. Photo at right is a close up look at the flowers. This plant, growing at Locust Grove, is situated along the path behind … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 14, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Norma Chang

Not sure whether this is chive flower or bunching onions flowers. Forgot what I planted. Harvested the same as the past 2 weeks and shared with friends the following: ◊ baby spinach, 1 pound ◊ Chinese chives, ¾ pounds ◊ red … Continue reading →

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