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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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Harvest Monday, October 21, 2013 + Trombonino Squash & “A” Choy Update + Importance of Proper Spacing

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Norma Chang

Decided it was time to bring in all my tromboncino squashes. Night time temp is dropping to the 30’s, even though there are still a few baby squashes on the plant, I doubt they will get large enough to be bothered … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, August 5, 2013 – Tromboncino Squash, Chinese Long Beans, Black Soy Beans & Callaloo

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Norma Chang

Tromboncino Squash plant on trellis See the little trom on the lower right, hope it was pollinated by the bees, this will be the 3rd one One of the 2 tromboncino squashes I posted on 7/29/2013 grew by leaps and bounds. … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, July 29, 2013 – Wacky Weather + Garden Update + Cooking Sweet Potato Vines

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Norma Chang

The week of July 15 was a major heatwave week in the Hudson Valley. Thursday, 7/18, was so HOT, Locust Grove, where I am a garden volunteer, cancelled the usual veggie garden work day. Fast forward to this past Thursday, 7/25, a week … Continue reading →

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