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May
10

In The Garden: Summer Crops For South Florida

Posted by Adina

For many years I let my gardens fallow over the summer all the while feeling quite sure that there were crops that we could grow here in South Florida in the summer time, but I couldn’t figure out what they were, and I didn’t know who to ask. In order to save you the same Continue reading →

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Feb
01

Harvest: More On The Bitter Melon

Posted by Adina

It is winter time, January in South Florida, and a two week cold snap finished off the last of my Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd plant. I wrote about this crop while I was growing it in the article In The Garden: Growing Bitter Melon. I want to share what I learned about this crop Continue reading →

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Sep
30

In The Garden: Growing Bitter Melon

Posted by Adina

In previous posts I have mentioned growing bitter melon in the garden. For many years I have enjoyed eating this unusual asian bitter gourd. While working in Chinese restaurants I had the good fortune to eat food that Chinese chefs do not make for their American clientele. Each day the chef made something traditional for Continue reading →

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