Category Archives: New York

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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Harvest Monday, April 24, 2017 – Comparing Transplanted Seedlings

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Norma Chang

At the end of March I transplanted some of the kale and Swiss chard seedlings I started during January and February into foam ice chest and left them outdoor (unprotected). I knew it was way too early for the Hudson … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, March 20, 2017 – Seed Starting + Container Garlic

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Norma Chang

Happy First Day of Spring! I am back!!!!! My hip, knee and lower back pains are pretty much gone. I am now able to walk at a good pace, go up and down stairs in a normal way and pick … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 24, 2016 – Containers Sweet Potatoes: Okinawan & Ginseng Red

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Norma Chang

RAIN, finally. Rained Friday and Saturday, on and off (mostly on) softly and steadily, not enough to end the drought but good enough to give the grounds a decent soaking. Lawn looks greener already, trees, shrubs and annuals are happy … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, August 22, 2016 – Container Ginger Update + More Container Harvest

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Norma Chang

Am planting 2 different varieties of ginger in containers for comparison. In the photo below: The ginger plant on the left is from rhizome (root) I purchased from the local health food store, it was very skinny, about the size … Continue reading →

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