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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, September 19, 2016 + Some Firsts & Some Lasts

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Norma Chang

Harvested my first Purple Vienna Kohlrabi, well plus another small one that’s heart shaped. At the moment both are sitting in the fridge. Also dug up 4 Purple Sweet Potatoes, another first. I noticed they were partially exposed so decided … 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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Harvest Monday, August 15, 2016 – Chinese Long Beans + Containers Harvest

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Norma Chang

Decided to heed doctor’s advice: no digging in the garden, no heavy lifting and to avoid bending (this is easier said than done). Except for harvesting the beans on the trellis and watering (those are stand up chores), for the … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, August 1, 2016 – Garlic, Potatoes & Onions + Chinese Long Beans

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Norma Chang

Finally got rain (really rained not just a sprinkle) this past weekend and more rain today in the forecast. Grounds getting a good soaking. Plants are happy and the brown patches on my lawn should, hopefully, disappear this week. Dug … Continue reading →

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