Monthly Archives: February 2006

Columbine Update…

Posted on February 23, 2006 by joelignacio

I read in a few sites that Columbine seeds need to be pre-chilled for a period of time, so I placed the ones I have, plus the ones from lblanchard in the refrigerator. I’m not sure how long I should … Continue reading →

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Crowded and Hectic…

Posted on February 23, 2006 by joelignacio

I haven’t been able to keep up with my gardening journal/photos/comments/etc. because two of my nephews are visiting from Japan and Korea. Eric will be here for two weeks and Edwin for three. Their kids live here in Vallejo with … Continue reading →

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Alphabits Terrariums

Posted on February 15, 2006 by joelignacio

One of my earliest gardening memories was getting one of these terrariums in my Alpha-bits cereal. I had the yellow one on the right. Our neighbor had the middle one. I asked her if I can have it, but she … Continue reading →

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Outgrown Again…

Posted on February 15, 2006 by joelignacio

I’m running out of room on my shelves for the seedling I planted, so I got another 2 tubed fluorescent shop light. Instead of a 2 footer, I got a bigger 3 footer, which will still fit on my shelf, … Continue reading →

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More Seedlings…

Posted on February 14, 2006 by joelignacio

The Sugar Snap Peas, Roma Tomato, Clemson Spineless Okra and Hybrid Summer Boy Chin-Chiang Cabbage have sprouted in 4 days. …and last in the Coleus seedling race: Coleus ‘Dark Star’ who took 8 days to sprout. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day!!!

Posted on February 14, 2006 by joelignacio

Here are some Coleus hearts (from my Coleus ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’) to you… Happy Valentine’s Day! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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More Seedlings…

Posted on February 13, 2006 by joelignacio

After 3 days, the Bok Choy and Mighty Red Oak Lettuce are sprouting. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Columbine Happy!!!

Posted on February 12, 2006 by joelignacio

I relieved a package from lblanchard containing Columbine seeds which I am excited to try to grow. There are four different kinds: – Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila ‘Selection’ – Aquilegia flabellata ‘Nana Alba’ – Aquilegia canadensis – Aquilegia sp. (yellow … Continue reading →

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WonderCon + More Seedlings

Posted on February 12, 2006 by joelignacio

I spent the day (Saturday) in San Francisco with my friend Howie and we went to Comic-Con International’s WonderCon in the new Moscone Center West. There were all types of comics, sci-fi stuff (Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, etc.), anime, video … Continue reading →

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Seedling Status…

Posted on February 11, 2006 by joelignacio

Coleus ‘Amora?’ just sprouted. The ‘Brandywine OTV’ and ‘Great White’ Tomato seedlings are about 3 inches tall and starting to show their third set of leaves. The two Pine seedlings are fascinating and showing their second set of leaves. Bookmark … Continue reading →

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Coleus Up + More Seeds Down…

Posted on February 10, 2006 by joelignacio

I just checked my Jiffy Mini-Greenhouse planted with Coleus and to my surprise, three of them have started to come up, just after four days. They are ‘Kong Green’, ‘Kong Scarlet’ and ‘Tabasco?’. I also sow more seeds into the … Continue reading →

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The Start of Garden Work…

Posted on February 8, 2006 by joelignacio

It was beautiful outside, so I did some garden maintenance in the front yard. I first cut down and removed all the dead Sunflowers and Zinnias. Our dog Kelly accompanied me in my chores as our neighbor’s kid kept trying … Continue reading →

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Other applications of rooting hormone?

Posted on February 8, 2006 by joelignacio

I asked these question on a propagation forum but wanted see if anyone here had additional information. I’ve dipped cuttings in rooting hormone then placed it in soil to root. I was wondering if you can use rooting hormone in … Continue reading →

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Garden Status…

Posted on February 7, 2006 by joelignacio

With me planting Tomatoes and Coleus and a few other things, I totally forgot that I should have started planting the cool weather plants, like Bok Choy, Lettuce, Peas, Chard, etc… So, since I have one more day off of … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers…

Posted on February 7, 2006 by joelignacio

Today, I got to feel the warmth of the sun. I think we reached about 70° F and expect the same for tommorrow. I have the day off from work and drove (with the windows open) to San Francisco to … Continue reading →

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