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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Pizza Time!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Times are tough, but at least we always have good food and drink.  One of my new favorite ingredients is the $0.44 pack of pizza dough mix at Wal-Mart.  Last night, we made green onion pizza and cheesy garlic bread.  It takes about 20 minutes from top to bottom for a homemade pizza. You just [...]

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Forcing Bulbs (Part 2)

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I thought we bought the amaryllis bulb a little too late this year, but I guess I was wrong.  We have the start of a flower poking out.

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Gardening Makes Men Better Lovers?

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

According to the Telegraph, As little as 30 minutes a week tending the garden or allotment can dramatically improve men’s performance in bed, according to the experts in the field. Digging, weeding or mowing the lawn for half an hour reduced men’s risk of failing to live up to expectations in bed by more than [...]

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It’s Crazy What Two Weeks in the Aerogarden Will Do

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Before: After: I am using Aurora Innovations Soul Synthetics line.

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My Christmas Present

Sunday, January 25, 2009

I’m a little late on showing you what I got for Christmas, but while in the package it froze on the front porch and was just replaced. It’s a bonsai cabernet grape vine.  I have already taken cuttings for next year’s urban vineyard.

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Wonder Soil Review

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Wonder Soil is a new soilless potting mix made from renewable coconut coir husk.  Wonder Soil is made of three ingredients- coco coir, worm castings, and water saving polymer crystals.  I have worked extensively with coco coir as a hydroponic medium so I wanted to see how this product was different.  Wonder Soil is superior [...]

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The Growing Challenge

Saturday, January 17, 2009

One Green Generation has a growing challenge- to raise plants from seed to seed. Why Grow Your Own Food? 1. Growing your own food tastes better and is more nutritious. 2. Gardening is a good workout and improves mental health. 3. By being outdoors among the elements, you can learn about local wildlife, appreciate small [...]

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Leinenkugel 1888 Bock Beer Review

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

I just picked up Leine’s 1888 Bock.  They are known for their simple, straightforward beers and this is no exception. This beer pours a clear copper with a tan head that disappears with big bubbles and no lacing.  It smells of sweet malt, a bit of caramel, and a hint of nuttiness.  It tastes like [...]

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Multicultural Night At The Red Icculus Household

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

 . . . Or how we made refried beans and stir fry because we didn’t have much in the house.

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MaxiGro and MaxiBloom Nutrients Review.

Monday, January 12, 2009

MaxiGro and MaxiBloom are a 1-part dry nutrient from General Hydroponics. The thing that attracted me to this line was the price and convenience of a 1-part nutrient in a resealable pouch.  I was a bit skeptical on the NPK ratios, but I have seen no deficiencies and they are pH balanced to boot.  Although [...]

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