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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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My New Orchid + Seedpods + Seed

Posted on July 26, 2006 by joelignacio

My friend Darwin and I bought this Orchid this weekend for under $20. I spilt it into two and kept half for myself. I’m not sure what cultivar it is. Anyone know? The Amaryllis seedpod that I’ve been watching has … Continue reading →

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Stockpiling and Mulching Question?

Posted on July 12, 2006 by joelignacio

I have written entries before how my brother gets pallets of damaged bags of potting soil, garden soil, soil conditioner, manure, bark mulch, river rocks, etc… but I don’t think I ever showed photos, so I took some today to … Continue reading →

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One More Try (What The Heck Is This?)

Posted on May 25, 2006 by joelignacio

I saw this plant along the bottom of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco… and I’m still wondering what it is. Mystery Plant Flowers Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Naic Town Fiesta / San Leandro Marina

Posted on May 21, 2006 by joelignacio

Last weekend we attended an annual event called “Naic Town Fiesta” in San Leandro Marina where people from my Mom’s home town Naic, Cavite, Philippines get together and have a big potluck and celebrate their Patron Saint. I took this … Continue reading →

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Unknown Weed Part 2

Posted on May 17, 2006 by joelignacio

A couple days ago, I asked if anyone know what this unknown weed was that I saw underneath a street tree. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Unknown Weed + New Cuttings

Posted on May 11, 2006 by joelignacio

As I was walking to the carpool from work, I saw this weed underneath a street tree and thought is was cool, so I took a few cutting of it to try to root. The stems are reddish brown and … Continue reading →

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Sprouting Kiwi Question?

Posted on April 26, 2006 by joelignacio

The Hayward Kiwi branches that I got from the California Rare Fruit Grower’s 2006 Golden Gate Chapter Scion Exchange back in January have sprouted quite a bit and I’m not sure what to do with them. Should I: 1. Plant … Continue reading →

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Other applications of rooting hormone?

Posted on February 8, 2006 by joelignacio

I asked these question on a propagation forum but wanted see if anyone here had additional information. I’ve dipped cuttings in rooting hormone then placed it in soil to root. I was wondering if you can use rooting hormone in … Continue reading →

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4 Tid Bits…

Posted on January 7, 2006 by joelignacio

For Christmas, one of my best friends, Michael, gave me Tulips in this cool little pot. The Tulips are emerging and now about 1 inch tall. I found this near the area where I found the seedling from a few … Continue reading →

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Live Christmas Tree for My New House…

Posted on December 26, 2005 by joelignacio

Just a thought… When I get my own house, I want to get a live Christmas Tree to plant in a large container. I’ll keep it in the back and take to the front of the house and decorated with … Continue reading →

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Latin Names and Nomenclature Questions…

Posted on December 20, 2005 by joelignacio

I posted the following in the Gardening community ( link ) Hello Fellow Plant-lovers… I’ve just began to get interested in the Latin names of my various plants and have a few questions about nomenclature. Please forgive me/correct me if … Continue reading →

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Can you identify this cactus?

Posted on July 14, 2005 by joelignacio

I just discovered that one of our freelancers here at work is really into cactus and succulents, like me. I was trying to explain on of my favorites. it’s kinda toupe or grayish tan with long spines that look like … Continue reading →

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Help: Need Advice on a Broken Jade Plant…

Posted on July 9, 2005 by joelignacio

When I went to the garden today, I noticed that my mom’s Jade Plant (Crassula argentea) was laying on the ground. At first I thought my mom pulled it out, but after inspecting it, it looks like the plant broke … Continue reading →

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