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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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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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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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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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Gurney’s Catalog…

Posted on February 9, 2010 by joelignacio

Got my Gurney’s catalog in the mail today. Get yours here: j.mp/aTWAPc … Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Tumblr it Tell a friend

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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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Gardens are a Form of Autobiography + Centella asiatica + Wild Radish + Peach Left Curl Question

Posted on February 1, 2010 by joelignacio

2:47am Wish List: Takip Kuhol (Centella asiatica) j.mp/9bRsYf # 9:08am Gardens are a form of autobiography. ~Sydney Eddison # 11:26am It [my garden] would say I’m a packrat and I will try to take care of any plants I can find… (but … 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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Eggplant and Zucchini Clay Pot…

Posted on January 11, 2010 by joelignacio

My friends Howard and Bill gave me a clay pot for Christmas and I used it this evening for my first clay pot dish. I actually cooked the eggplant and zucchini in a wok, then finished it in the heated … Continue reading →

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LED Grow Lights – DIY Project?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by joelignacio

I’ve noticed more and more LED holiday lights (like these or these) for sale and had an idea. I wonder if those LED mini lights can be used to create a grow light for my overwintering plants. Here are some … 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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