Monthly Archives: October 2010

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2010 by joelignacio

Happy Halloween!!! I just downloaded a new app for my iPhone called Instagram, above are four shots of our jack ‘o lantern from it. Not a lot of treat or treaters this year. Maybe because the World Series is on … Continue reading →

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Non-spicy Curry Recipes?

Posted on October 30, 2010 by joelignacio

I want to cook a Curry dish, but my Mom can’t eat spicy foods. Is there such a thing as non-spicy Curry (since I’ve only seen Curry that is spicy)? Anyone have any recipes? Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading →

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MacBook Hard Drive Replacement…

Posted on October 29, 2010 by joelignacio

I have a spare 500GB SATA hard drive that I’m not using, so I decided to replace the 250GB internal hard drive. I bought the 500GB hard drive a while back to try to fix my old Mac mini, but … Continue reading →

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First Frost Advisory + Pineapple Progress…

Posted on October 27, 2010 by joelignacio

We got our first frost advisory this evening, so I took the two one-gallon pots of Pineapples I have in the backyard and placed them in the patio for a little bit of protection. It was 42°F When I went … Continue reading →

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Canon EOS 60D…

Posted on October 27, 2010 by joelignacio

A few weeks I discovered a new Canon EOS DSLR—the Canon EOS 60D—with an articulating screen, which I’ve been waiting for!!! It was rumored back in January 2010, and was released in late August, but I just hear about it … Continue reading →

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More Winter Veggie Seeds Sown…

Posted on October 24, 2010 by joelignacio

I planted more seeds into Jiffy Peat Pellets (4 each): – Swiss Chard ‘Green Lucullus’ – Kale ‘Red Russian’ (G2/2010)  – Seeds collected from this year’s plants – Cilantro/Coriander (G2/2010) – Seeds collected from this year’s plants – Kailaan ‘Blue … Continue reading →

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Wish List: Hippeastrum ‘Evergreen’

Posted on October 24, 2010 by joelignacio

I was browsing Burpee’s website and saw a chartreuse-green Hippeastrum called Evergreen. I’m putting this on my wish-list. Here’s more info on Dave’s Garden. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Kales Sprouting + New Snap and Sweet Peas Seeds…

Posted on October 24, 2010 by joelignacio

Just a few days after sowing, the Dinosaur and White Russian Kales are sprouting. I also found some Super Sugar Snap Peas seeds  as wells as Sweet Pea ‘Early Gigantea Mixed Colors’ seeds  as OSH in El Cerrito. I soaked … Continue reading →

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In Search of Snap Peas Seeds…

Posted on October 23, 2010 by joelignacio

I’ve grown several generations of Snap Peas in our garden every fall/winter/spring… but I can’t seem to find the seeds that I saved from this spring’s harvest… so I was thinking of getting a new variety. Our plants seem to … Continue reading →

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Some Winter Veggies Sown…

Posted on October 21, 2010 by joelignacio

I sowed six types of winter veggies into Jiffy Peat Pots (4 each): – Bok Choy ‘Joi Choi’ – Mustard ‘Miike Purple Giant’ – Kale ‘White Russian’ – Dinosaur Kale – Kale ‘Dwarf Blue Curled’ – Swiss Chard ‘Fordhook Giant’ … Continue reading →

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The 2010-2011 Overwintering Coleus Project Begins…

Posted on October 20, 2010 by joelignacio

We got the first rain a few days ago… and it’s starting to get a little bit cooler… so that means I have to start thinking about getting cuttings from my Coleus to overwinter. To tell you the truth, I … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on October 18, 2010 by joelignacio

My Mom harvested these Tomatoes (probably Rutger’s Select), Figs and the last Two Lemon Cucumber. Also posted on Folia Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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GGWTV + a Dream + Harvested Basil…

Posted on October 17, 2010 by joelignacio

Excited to see Growing a Greener World finally showing on a local TV station :: Starts Sunday 10/17 on KRCB Ch. 22 Just had a nice dream at a birthday party, reuniting with tons of high school classmates. I wonder … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates for 2010-10-13

Posted on October 13, 2010 by joelignacio

I'm at Sushi-Yu. http://4sq.com/afqAIB # Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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@joeysplanting’s Tweets

Posted on October 4, 2010 by joelignacio

Bought 2 bags of Kale & busted out the Food Dehydrator to make Kale Chips!!!… For something different, I http://tl.gd/6ar726 -> Planted two big pots in the front yard with Sunflower 'Dward Border Mix' and Zinnias 'Art Deco'… http://myfolia.com/j/92693 -> … Continue reading →

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