Monthly Archives: May 2017

Harvest Monday, May 29, 2017 – Sweet Potato Experiment + Other Garden Activities

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Norma Chang

I have read about starting sweet potato slips in potting mix instead of in water (which I have always done) and decided to give this method a try this year. Will there be any differences in sprouting? To find out, … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 22, 2017 – Garlic Greens, Goji Leaves & Spinach

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Norma Chang

This is the last thinning of my over-planted garlic, now I will wait for garlic scapes to appear, which should be around mid-June. There are 20+ garlic plants in the above photo, thinly sliced a few (white and green parts) … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 15, 2017 – Tree Peonies

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Norma Chang

This past week, up until Thursday, the night time temperature was in the 30’s°F, but for Friday, the night time temperature was predicted to be in the 40’s°F plus it was a beautiful gardening day, high 60’s°F. Rain was in … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 8, 2017 – Container Fig, Lettuce & Kale

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Norma Chang

The weather prediction for the week of April 24 was pretty warm for that time of year so I decided to take a chance and wheeled the container fig tree out of the garage and onto the driveway on April … Continue reading →

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