Category Archives: Fruits

Harvest Monday, September 8, 2014 – Chinese Long Beans + San Marzano Tomatoes + Ping Tung Egplants + Figs

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Norma Chang

Thank you dear readers for your get well wishes. My shoulder is much, much better, not 100% but getting there. If only I can remember not to overdo things. We had about an inch of rain on Sunday, 8/31, followed by hot … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, September 1, 2014 – First Napa, Leek, Chicory (Radicchio) & Asian Pear + Blue & Fingerling Potatoes

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Norma Chang

Was a bit under the weather this past week as a result not much got done in the garden or the kitchen. Reinjured my right shoulder some weeks ago and every now and then it acts up. This past week … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, August 25, 2014 – Black Soy Beans, Rhizobia + Tri-color Amaranth

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Norma Chang

Pulled all but 2 of the black soy bean plants and collected all the young soy pods. The 2 remaining plants are for seed saving. Will collect the pods when they turn brown. Actually I did not pull the entire plant, instead cut the stem of each plant … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 5, 2014 – Garlic Greens + A Stir-fry

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Norma Chang

Still not much action in the garden as yet. Transplanted the hardened off broccoli, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, lettuce and collard green. Was hoping to sow my carrots and beets seeds may be this week. There will surely be a flurry of activities in … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 14, 2013 + Container Purple Sweet Potato Update

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Norma Chang

Decided it was time to dig in my containers purple sweet potatoes, and was also able to gather enough tender vines for a meal at the same time. These are from the 2 slips I planted in 18-inch diameter pots … Continue reading →

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