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Harvest Monday, June 15, 2015 – A Few Garden First Harvests

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Norma Chang

Am gradually retiring my window boxes and containers for the summer as my garden is finally producing and the harvests are very promising. Planting only Peppermint Swiss Chard this season, love the color of the stems, so pretty and cheerful … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, April 13, 2015 – Bumping Up Snap Peas Seedlings + Sweet Potatoes Slips

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Norma Chang

Was absent from Harvest Monday for the past 2 weeks as there was nothing in the garden  to write about (ground was either still frozen and/or too wet) and the seedlings were coming along oh so slowly. Needed to see … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, April 14, 2014 – Windowbox Planting + Seeds starting

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Norma Chang

I cheated. Due to the problems I had and still having, did not start any seeds indoor until this past weekend. Needed to see something growing so went to the nursery and bought 3 packs of seedlings. At $1.49/pack, check out (below) what … 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, October 28, 2013 + Chicory (Radicchio) + Broken Promise

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Norma Chang

Earlier in the week, frost was predicted. Quickly went to the garden and harvested the last of the red amaranth and callaloo (they would not survive a frost). Was surprised to find there was enough for more than one meal. … Continue reading →

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