Yearly Archives: 2012

Malunggay (Moringa) Progress…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by joelignacio

My two Malunggay seedlings are doing well. Two of the four seeds that I planted sprouted on May 8 and six days later, they are about 1 and a half inches tall and look like miniature trees. They so cute… … Continue reading →

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Humongous Epiphyllum ‘Newport’ Cactus Flower!…

Posted on May 12, 2012 by joelignacio

My hanging Epiphyllum ‘Newport’ Cactus is blooming for the very first time… and the flower is humongous!!! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Wish List: Red Podded Peas…

Posted on May 9, 2012 by joelignacio

I just harvested some Golden Podded Peas and searched the internet to see what the fruits should look like… and I happened to stumble upon photos of Red Podded Peas, which lead me to the Red Podded Peas label search … Continue reading →

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Wish List: Reel Mower

Posted on April 21, 2012 by joelignacio

I never thought of a manual lawn mower, but I think it’ll be cool to have one. I kinda want to get rid of gas powered one, since it takes up so much space and is noisy. I’m eyeing an … Continue reading →

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Kiwi Plants Finally Moved…

Posted on April 21, 2012 by joelignacio

I’ve rooted Kiwi from cuttings (since 2007), but didn’t really know where to plant them, so they have spent years in 1 gallon pots. I placed the pots in an empty space in one of my vegetable beds and over … Continue reading →

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A Bunch of Tomato Sprouts…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by joelignacio

I thought to myself, which Tomato that I planted on the 15th will sprout first. Well, I woke up this morning and checked… and pretty much every variety sprouts. That’s 17 total. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it … Continue reading →

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Moringa + Jungle Peanut + Zucchini

Posted on April 19, 2012 by joelignacio

After watching a few YouTube video on Moringa and Jungle Peanuts, I went ahead and bought a few seeds from Hinterland Trading Co. I didn’t realize that Moringa oleifera, the “Miracle Plant” that many people are boasting about is actually … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2012 Gardening…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by joelignacio

I divided more of the Portuguese Kale (from a crowded cell pack) and potted about seven of them into 3″ pots. There are still a bunch in the cell pack. They sure planted a lot of seeds. I didn’t know where … Continue reading →

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April 2012 Bloom Day…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by joelignacio

April 15 is April Bloom Day, so I went through our garden and photographed all the plants in bloom. If you are on an iOS device (iPhone or iPad) the slideshow above will not work, so use this link: www.flickr.com/photos/joeysplanting/sets/72157629464971744/show/ … Continue reading →

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White Citrus Flower Buds-like Things in Clematis Flowers?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by joelignacio

I noticed that two of our Clematis flowers have a white thing in the center that resembles a white citrus flower bud. I don’t recall the other Clematis flowers looking having that. Anyone know what those white things are? Bookmark … Continue reading →

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Cassava, a Euphorbia?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by joelignacio

I was reading the Perennial Vegetable by Eric Toenameier and discovered that Cassava is in the Euphorbiacaea family. I didn’t know that! When I showed my Mom the photo in the book, she cracked me up when she said it looks like … Continue reading →

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Wish List: Jungle Peanut…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by joelignacio

I was happen to stumble upon a video from YouTuber Guenivere (The Frugal Gardener) on Jungle Peanuts (Arachis hypogea), which I never heard of before. After researching other videos and website, it sparked my curiosity. These are an ancient Amazon … Continue reading →

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New Rose?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by joelignacio

As I was taking flower photos for April 2012 Bloom Day. I noticed this red old garden-type Rose which I do not recall having. I asked my Mom when and where we got this Rose and she didn’t recall. In … Continue reading →

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Lotsa Seed Sowing…

Posted on April 15, 2012 by joelignacio

I know I’m late sowing my Tomato, Pepper and Zinnia seeds, but I’m going to plant them anyways. I know they can catch up. Here’s a list of what I planted: Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet … Continue reading →

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Ungrafted Scions and Cloning/Rooting Fruit Trees Cuttings?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by joelignacio

I’ve been busy and haven’t been able to work in the garden as much as I want to. I especially haven’t grafted as much as previous years and I still have a bunch of scions that I got earlier this … Continue reading →

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