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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, July 20, 2015 – Fruits + Contaianer Blue Potatoes + Duganski Garlic

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Norma Chang

First raspberries harvest. Finally, a raspberry harvest! Yep, this year I got to the berries before the birds. ∗ ∗ ∗ This is going to be a good Asian pear year, lots of fruits on the tree but not over … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, September 23, 2013 + Saving Amaranth Seeds

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Norma Chang

Not much harvest as the garden is slowing down but still enough for the weekly needs plus extras to share with friends. Harvest my first leek and parsnip. Was curious to see how the leek and parsnip are doing underground so pulled one … Continue reading →

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Locust Grove Heritage Vegetable Gardens

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Norma Chang

As promised in my  Monday‘s post, I brought my camera to Locust Grove and took photos of the “not your typical” crops we grow in the Heritage Vegetable Garden. These are crops you would not expect to be growing in a Hudson Valley, … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, June 3, 2013 – Chinese long Beans, Black Soy Beans + Purple Sweet Potato in Container

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Norma Chang

It was HOT and humid this past week, 90’s for 3 days in a row. Of course when it is HOT salad is the preferred meals. Harvested a variety of greens, herbs and edible flowers from the garden for salad. Below … Continue reading →

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