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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, June 17, 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Norma Chang

This past week has been a very wet and cool week. The heat loving plants (tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, Chinese long beans, etc.) in my garden are at a standstill. Lost 30% of my okras plants and may lose a few more. The slugs, however, … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, June 10, 2013 – Chayote & Heirloom Goji Berry Plants Update + Transplanting

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Norma Chang

Veggie garden is now fully planted and most of the plants, except the okra, are looking good. Had a couple nights of temp in the 40’s during the week. The leaves on the okra plants drooped, turned yellow and fell off. I am hoping the … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, May 27, 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Norma Chang

This is going to be an interesting gardening year. The weather was wild this past week – Tuesday, the high was 90°F, turn on the a/c. Saturday, the high was 50+, turn on the  heat again. Wonder when the weather is … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 26, 2012 – Chicory, Ginger & More

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Norma Chang

Broccoli, Chicory Orchidea Rossa (radicchio) & Ginger The small broccoli in the above photo was found under some leaves that protected it from killer frost damage. Photo right: My very first chicory (radicchio), small (about the size of my fist) but beautiful. … Continue reading →

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