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Harvest Monday, November 9, 2015 – Container Snow Peas + Herbs + Overwintering Experiment

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Norma Chang

Last week was a wonderfully gorgeous and delightful summer-like week, in the 70’s. Cooled down a bit over the weekend and woke up to a frosty 29°F this morning but not complaining. Took advantage and got quite a lot of … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, November 2, 2015 – Garden Survivors + Volunteers

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Norma Chang

Amazing how hardy many crops are, below are photos of survivors (of the many frosts and hard freeze for the past weeks) in my garden. Radicchio Hoping the above radicchio will form solid heads. The ones planted in May were … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, October 19, 2015 – First Frost & Hard Freeze + Putting Container Fig Tree to Bed

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Norma Chang

Frost and hard freeze was predicted for the weekend so the week was spend taking care of all the cold sensitive plants. Woke up to 25°F yesterday (Sunday) morning and 23°F this morning even had a few flurries yesterday. So … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, August 10, 2015 – Weekly Harvests + Containers Update + Woodchuck Damage

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Norma Chang

Had a few first this past week. Red Noodle Long Beans made an appearance, the green Chinese Long Beans should be following this week. Tohya Soybeans pods were full and plump, ready for harvest. Cut all the plants at soil … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, August 11, 2014 – Windowbox Gardening

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Norma Chang

This past week was a bountiful one. Early in the week: harvested Swiss chard, beets, red & green mustard, sweet potato leaves, romaine garnet rose lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Later in the week: harvested more chard, SP leaves, lettuce, Chinese chives, … Continue reading →

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