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Mystery Alameda Street Tree…

Posted on October 24, 2011 by joelignacio

As I was walking down Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda, I saw a few trees growing along the street and wondered what they were. Each branch has 6, 8 or 10 leaves in pairs on opposite sides of the branch. … Continue reading →

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Unknown Apple

Posted on September 24, 2011 by joelignacio

We have this Apple growing in our yard, but we lost the plant tag a long time ago. It has a really good taste that is sweet and a little tangy. When you slice it open, there are portions of … Continue reading →

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Apples, Pears and Asian Pears…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by joelignacio

I harvest various Apples, Pears and Asian Pears from our garden to make an Apple and Pear Crisp. I harvested the two Asian Pear ‘Hosui’  fruits because they were starting to soften. I think I should have harvested them a … Continue reading →

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Does Superthrive Expire?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by joelignacio

I stumbled onto a page on Amazon.com for Superthrive, the plant vitamin and hormone supplement… and remembered that I have a small bottle (from maybe 3 years ago) somewhere that I hardly used. Does anyone know if Superthrive expire?… and … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Recommendations?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by joelignacio

After sewing on my cheap small Michley sewing machine (see above) for a while, I’m considering getting a simple, but less toy-like machine. My Michley LSS-505 a pretty decent sewing machine for the price ($35); it gets basic stuff done, … Continue reading →

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Habitat Arrows Quilt Vote + Fabric Shopping…

Posted on June 30, 2011 by joelignacio

I created a rough draft and two alternate versions for my next quilt. Which do you like best: A, B or C? Earlier today, I went to our local fabric shop to try to find fabrics to match the Habitat … Continue reading →

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Tropf Blumat Self-Watering Plant System…

Posted on June 27, 2011 by joelignacio

I just read about a self-watering system called Tropf Blumat on the Home Harvest Garden Supply website. I’m curious if anyone has used this system and how well does it work. If it works well, maybe I can use it … Continue reading →

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Green Swiss Chard Planted + Summer Leafy Greens?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by joelignacio

I didn’t do much gardening, but I planted the 6-pack of Green Swiss Chard into three half squares in back of the Lemon Cucumbers. I think I will plant either some Bush Beans or another summer greens in the other … Continue reading →

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Mystery Plant…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by joelignacio

I’m trying to figure out what this plant is. It’s a voluteer plant that has serrated leaves and a reddish truck and branches. Some people suggested that it is a Brazilian Pepper Tree (Schinus terebinthifolius), but the leaves don’t quite … Continue reading →

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Anticipating the Flight…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by joelignacio

So after frantically getting everything set for this upcoming month long trip to the Philippines. I’m here at D’s house in Hayward waiting for him to get out of his half-day at work and finish up packing and get all … Continue reading →

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Land Line Phone Alternative? + JR on TV

Posted on August 3, 2010 by joelignacio

I want to get rid of our $40 AT&T land land phone plan. Any suggestion to an alternative? My nephew JR washed the dishes this evening so I get to relax and play games on my iPhone :) As he … Continue reading →

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Ed’s Drobo + Google Analytics…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by joelignacio

3:14pm My coworker just got a Drobo!!!… I’m jealous… www.drobo.com # 6:07pm Learning how to use Google Analytics… # 6:38pm Any suggestions on a free but detailed website analytics site?… I’m testing Google Analytics, but it’s complicated & not working … Continue reading →

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DVD/Blu-ray Player Suggestions?…

Posted on March 17, 2010 by joelignacio

A couple days ago, my Mom expressed interest in playing her exercise videos in our living room TV since there is space there to move around (unlike our family room which is crowded). The problem is that her exercise videos … Continue reading →

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Are (Rusty) Cans Safe to Grow Edible Plants In?…

Posted on February 9, 2010 by joelignacio

I saw a few of these cans near our storage in our backyard and I like how they look, rusted and all… My Mom has used these as a planter and dustpan. I was wondering is it safe to use … Continue reading →

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Plumcot? Pluot? Aprium?

Posted on January 18, 2010 by joelignacio

I noticed some Plumcot, Pluot and Aprium scions at the last CRFG Scion Exchange… I know they are all Plum/Apricot crosses, but I wonder if there is a technical difference between the three… so I posted an inquiry at the California … Continue reading →

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