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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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Chickpeas Sprouts & Butternut Squash Curry

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Norma Chang

Noticed one of my butternut squash in storage was looking a bit strange at the stem end. Upon close inspection, the stem broke off to reveal a squash borer, I was so disgusted at the sight I squashed the critter and … Continue reading →

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Sesame Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Norma Chang

Heirloom tomatoes from Locust Grove Heritage Vegetable Garden Left to right: Eva Purple Ball, Aunt Ruby’s German Green and Golden Queen USDA Yes, the Aunt Ruby’s German green tomato is ready to eat, it will not turn red or yellow … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, June 18, 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Norma Chang

This past week was a good harvest week. In my garden flat above are, left to right: ♦ Gai lan (Chinese broccoli), weight: 1 pound.  It liked the cool weather we had and grew nice and fat. Don’t think it is … Continue reading →

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Curried Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Sprouts, Cauliflower & Butternut Squash Stew

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Norma Chang

One of my butternut squashes (in storage since last fall) has developed a wrinkle and is not looking very happy, I should really do something with it, but what? I wanted something different besides soup. Remembering I have chickpeas sprouts in the freezer and … Continue reading →

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