Monthly Archives: November 2013

Harvest Monday, November 25, 2013 – Leeks + Herbs

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Norma Chang

Happy Thanksgiving to All Who Celebrate! Harvested some leeks, scallions & herbs. They will be included in our Thanksgiving feast. Leeks, Scallions & Herbs from the garden Top: Leeks Bottom: Scallions The leeks are skinnier than I expected (were planted a bit … Continue reading →

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade – a Reblog

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Norma Chang

I cannot believe next week is Thanksgiving. Where did the year go????? Revisited my three (3) 2012 Thanksgiving Parade posts and enjoyed them as much as when I wrote them last year. Thinking perhaps others will enjoy revisiting also, decided … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 18, 2013 + Pea Shoots Stir-fry

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Norma Chang

Snow (not snow shower as the weatherman had predicted) arrived Monday morning. By mid morning the lawn was covered with a thin layer of white , but by afternoon it was green again. Went to the garden to assess the damage and … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 11, 2013 + Comparing Parsnips

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Norma Chang

My luck came to an end. Garden was hit by a freeze and killer frost. All tender vegetables and flowers died. Cannot complain as I have had a wonderfully prolonged harvest especially the cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes Managed to salvage a … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 4, 2013 + Ginger Update + Beef, Root Veggies & Cabbage Soup

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Norma Chang

Was supposed to post my ginger update on Monday, 10/28/13, but messed up my photos and could not post. Got the photos straightened out so here is the belated post. (Was going to post about my “mess up” but it was so … Continue reading →

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