Tag Archives: Locust Grove

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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10th Annual David Hill Memorial Locust Grove Car Show

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Norma Chang

The 10th Annual David Hill Memorial Locust Grove Car Show was held on Sunday, July 12, 2015 on the beautiful grounds of Locust Grove, home of the Samuel Morse Historic Site in Poughkeepsie, New York. More than 270 vintage cars … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, July 13, 2015 – Un-Retiring Window Boxes + Container Sweet Potatoes

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Norma Chang

Had a tiny empty area in my garden so decided to sprinkle a few Shanghai Bok Choy seeds and a few Napa Cabbage seeds next to each other in the spot figuring if the seeds germinate I will transplant them … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 11, 2013 + Comparing Parsnips

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Norma Chang

My luck came to an end. Garden was hit by a freeze and killer frost. All tender vegetables and flowers died. Cannot complain as I have had a wonderfully prolonged harvest especially the cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes Managed to salvage a … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, September 30, 2013 + Chayote & Artichoke Update

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Norma Chang

This past week was just gorgeous, perfect garden weather, 60’s and 70’s, but best of all bug free (well, none was bothering me). Spent most of the week putting the perennial gardens to bed for the winter – cutting back irises and deciduous peonies, … Continue reading →

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