Yearly Archives: 2007

Mourning Dove Eggs

Posted on May 15, 2007 by joelignacio

As I was planting this evening, I noticed that a Mourning Dove was flying in our patio again. My Mom told me that it has been there since this afternoon. She then showed me her String of Pearls hanging plant, … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Planting…

Posted on April 27, 2007 by joelignacio

I’ve been slowly getting ready for this season’s planting. I’ve already pulled up some old (and bolting) Bok Choy, Daikon and Swiss Chard to make room for Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplant. I’ve been looking for tomato cages, but can’t seem … Continue reading →

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Mourning Dove

Posted on April 12, 2007 by joelignacio

My Mom capture this Mourning Dove that got stuck in our backyard patio.     I was afraid she wanted to keep it, but she said she just wanted me see it and take a picture of it. After photographing it, … Continue reading →

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New Coleus (Yeay!)

Posted on April 12, 2007 by joelignacio

I got my Coleus order from Rosy Dawn Garden today. I ordered 13 total, plus they gave me a bonus one.         Here’s a photo set that contains each one photographed individually. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re a Gardener… (#9 Quiz)

Posted on March 26, 2007 by joelignacio

You know you’re a gardener when… you take a “How much of a gardener are you?” quiz. Your gardening self-score is 79%.   This is a pretty serious passion for you, isn’t it? You’re out there, digging, amending, turning the … Continue reading →

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Aquilegia flabellata ‘Nana Alba’?

Posted on March 26, 2007 by joelignacio

I am so excited to see that one of my four surviving Columbines planted from seeds is just beginning to bloom… I’m doubly excite to see that it may be Aquilegia flabellata ‘Nana Alba’ which I have wanted for some … Continue reading →

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Busy Nights…

Posted on March 22, 2007 by joelignacio

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 I asked Micheal, (one of my best friends) who started his own garden design business a few years ago, if he wanted some Agrostemma ‘Ocean Pearl’. He did, so I planted three more six-cell packs outside. … Continue reading →

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Coleus I.C.U.

Posted on March 20, 2007 by joelignacio

We’ve had nice weather the past few days, but it started to rain today. I’ve slowly been hardening some of my plants and taking them outside, but I haven’t started on my Coleus… except of 4 healthy ones. I just … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show!!!

Posted on March 20, 2007 by joelignacio

I heard that the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show starts Wednesday, so I asked my boss if I can to take Thursday off so I can take my Mom to it. I’ve never been to a Flower & Garden … Continue reading →

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Lotsa Potting…

Posted on March 18, 2007 by joelignacio

Saturday, March 17, 2007 I hardly did any gardening today since I went to San Francisco and Oakland to hang out with friends. We saw Zodiac then had “tea service” at… um, I forgot the restaurant. Later, we did some … Continue reading →

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Lithops, Tomato, Eggplant and Pepper Seedlings

Posted on March 14, 2007 by joelignacio

Six day old Lithops seedlings:     2+ week old Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplant seedlings:     Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Flickr Update: Collections + Layouts

Posted on March 13, 2007 by joelignacio

This entry is mainly for those of you who use Flickr. Flickr has updated their site with a new feature called Collections. These are basically containers where you can put sets and or other collections. Think of it like folders … Continue reading →

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Guinea Pig Waste?

Posted on March 13, 2007 by joelignacio

My nephew has two Guinea Pigs and I noticed they poop a lot. I got to wondering if I can use their droppings for compost and fertilizer? (Kinda like how you would use rabbit droppings.) Also, if the Guinea Pig … Continue reading →

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Massive Seed Sowing Sunday…

Posted on March 11, 2007 by joelignacio

This weekend, we had beautiful summer-like weather with highs reaching 78°F (normal average is 63°F). Looks like we are going to have an early spring (which is what I think Mr. Groundhog told us). I remember last year, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Saturday Plant Sale…

Posted on March 11, 2007 by joelignacio

Saturday, March 10, 2007 Early this morning I went to the San Francisco Botanical Garden Plant Sale with my friend Howard. I purchased a Sempervivum and a type of Crassula. I’ll have to check on the names later. I also … Continue reading →

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