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Harvest Monday, September 24, 2012 + Asian Pears & Sweet Potatoes Damage

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Norma Chang

This past week was not one of the better harvest weeks. Went to the garden carrying a basket to harvest some Asian pears and came face to face with the above sight (this is just a portion of what is on the ground). Also this sight on the … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, September 10, 2012 + First Blogoversary

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Norma Chang

Actually my first blogoversary is tomorrow, 9/11. Hard to believe it is was one year ago I published my first post with the title: Stir-fried Okra, everyone had seconds! Yes, my first post was about okra. I have to thank my garden friend, Kim, … Continue reading →

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Bitter Melon (Momordica charantica)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Norma Chang

Female bittermelon flower Click on photo to enlarge Bitter melon, also known as ku kua, foo gwa, karela, balsam pear and bittergourd, is a member of the cucurbitaceae family and looks like cucumber with warts. As the name implies, it … Continue reading →

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