Monthly Archives: February 2011

Tons of Sprouts…

Posted on February 28, 2011 by joelignacio

Many of the seeds sown on the 23th are now sprouting… – Tomato ‘Woodle Orange’ – Tomato ‘Hippy Zebra’ – Tomato ‘Brandywine Red’ – Tomato ‘Hawaiian Pineapple’ – Tomato ‘Copia’  – Tomato ‘San Marzano’ – Tomato ‘Vintage Wine’ – Tomato … Continue reading →

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Wintersowin’ 2011…

Posted on February 28, 2011 by joelignacio

A few days ago, I discovered another way to wintersow… so I’m giving Wintersowing another chance. I purchased two 50 qt. Sterlite plastic bins with covers. I was able to place twelve 3 inch pots into each one. I planted … Continue reading →

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Feb 26, 2011 Garden Update…

Posted on February 26, 2011 by joelignacio

The Tidy Tips that I sowed 3 days ago are already sprouting… One of my Mom’s Cymbidium Orchid is just about to bloom. Some of my Mom’s Alstroemeria were slightly damaged from last night’s frost, so she placed these plastic … Continue reading →

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I Like Mixed Bean Soup…

Posted on February 26, 2011 by joelignacio

I like Mixed Bean Soup… *fart* … Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Grafts 2011 Batch 2

Posted on February 25, 2011 by joelignacio

Our Bing Cherry looked like it was about to open its buds, so I grafted some Cherry scions as wells as some Plums and Apricots. – Apricot ‘Skaha’ scion grafted onto Plum (near sink) – Cherry ‘Black Eagle’ scion grafted … Continue reading →

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Alyssum Sprouting + Daikon and Mango Sowed…

Posted on February 25, 2011 by joelignacio

I was surprised to see sprouts already from the seeds I planted 2 days ago. The Alyssum ‘Easter Bonnet Deep Rose’ is already sprouting… Daikons I know Daikons are supposed to be planted directly in the ground and not transplanted, … Continue reading →

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Another Try at Winter Sowing…

Posted on February 25, 2011 by joelignacio

Last year, I attempted winter sowing for the first time… and I wasn’t successful. The plants either didn’t germinate, or germinated then died, or was baked in the small container. I wasn’t planning on winter sowing again, but I happen to … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates from @joelignacio

Posted on February 25, 2011 by joelignacio

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February Bloom Day…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by joelignacio

February 15 is February Bloom Day, so I went through our garden and photographed all the plants in bloom. Despite the winter cold, I was surprised how many flowers when have in mid-February. You can also view the photos individually … Continue reading →

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Firecracker Begonia + Horseradish Update + Sowing a Bunch of Seeds…

Posted on February 23, 2011 by joelignacio

The Firecracker Begonia that I sowed on Feb. 8 finally sprouted this weekend, even though I doubted that they would. They are so tiny and there are so many of them!!! Compare the sprouts to the tip of a pen. … Continue reading →

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East Bay Modern Quilt Guild – Feb 2011 Meeting…

Posted on February 22, 2011 by joelignacio

I attended my second meeting at the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild.  It was fun and very informational… and I really enjoy seeing everyone’s quilts up close… It was very inspirational. You can also view the individual photos on my … Continue reading →

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Breaking into a Lock…

Posted on February 17, 2011 by joelignacio

My Brother locked our storage cabinet with a combination lock that we didn’t have a combination to… so I tried several ways of opening it. I tried jimmying it with a little piece of aluminum, cut from a can, like … Continue reading →

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2010 Fairfield Tomato Festival…

Posted on February 17, 2011 by joelignacio

Photos taken at the Fairfield Tomato Festival on August 15, 2010. You can also view photos on my “Fairfield Tomato Festival” set on Flickr. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Mid January 2011 Blooms…

Posted on February 15, 2011 by joelignacio

Folia, a garden organization website, started giving badges for different accomplishments. One is a Bloom Day Badge which they give out monthly (on the 15th) when you post a blooming milestone with a photo in your Folia gardening journal… so … Continue reading →

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Meet Antonio (Baby Boy) and Benardo (Bennie)…

Posted on February 15, 2011 by joelignacio

Back in 2003/2004, I did a series of photos with some of my Homies and Mijos figures. Antonio (Baby Boy) and Benardo (Bennie) were bestest friends who went everywhere together, especially around my work. You’ll see more of them from … Continue reading →

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