Category Archives: Botany

Plants Basics

Posted on March 31, 2024 by timlyg

Fertilizer: NPK = Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium = Shoots, Roots, Fruits.

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Humming Birds in South Amboy

Posted on March 13, 2024 by timlyg

So I asked around on FB. It turns out this is possible. Possibly in May. Make your own sugar water as opposed to Home Depot/Walmart brands. Change water every week (or everyday per some). Plant red & orange flowers. Suggested … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on June 25, 2023 by timlyg

To be money smart, I try to keep a frugal habit, look for deals in mails, coupons, etc. So this week there's this promotion, not uncommon, from Santander bank, where if we deposit $20k for 90 days for a new … Continue reading →

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Growing Grape Vine

Posted on May 25, 2022 by timlyg

Cane vs. Spur Pruning: Grapevines are pruned in winter by cutting away most of the vine that is not required for the next season’s growth. Cane pruning is the most common method in New Zealand. The pruner selects two or … Continue reading →

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Asian Pear Tree Care

Posted on April 29, 2022 by timlyg

There was a photo I took from the owner of Lee Orchard Garden's phone screen with the "recipe" of how to care for the tree. But I lost it when my phone's mini SDcard was damaged by my frustrating dealing … Continue reading →

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2022 Holland Ridge Tulip Tour

Posted on April 22, 2022 by timlyg

Went in the morning 9am-1pm ticket, $13/person, Nadia and I. Huge properties, cars parking in the hundreds if not thousands. But other than color varieties, the beds are basically the same, just many of them. There was a smaller food … Continue reading →

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Aquarium Update (6/22/2021): The group of stocks that died...I think

Posted on June 22, 2021 by timlyg

I think the Fluval light helped a bit. PAR is around 50-150 depending on depth. Before the Fluval, the Aqueon light was doing virtually zero, 30 tops and that is out of water very close to the light. The frags … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemon

Posted on May 11, 2021 by timlyg

Supposedly a cross between regular lemon and mandarin/pomelo, from China. Saw this from today's DeerMeatForDinner youtube video (shown below) where some fan sent Krustaez Meyer Lemon Bar Mix to fry his fillet with and they loved it. I wonder how … Continue reading →

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What's Happening So far

Posted on April 16, 2021 by timlyg

Reflecting on Legalism - Most Christians commit legalism without even realizing or in denial. When you fall into legalism, you are actually declaring that you are worshipping a limited God. Gardening: From MiddlesexCountyNJ.Gov, listened to composting lecture today, but I … Continue reading →

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What's Happening so far

Posted on April 14, 2021 by timlyg

How to remove grass for garden bed? Sod-Cutter: I've doing it the hard way...using a farmer's fork. Very tiresome. I may not be able to afford this Sod-cutter but there are other tools like a sod knife, etc. Principle's the … Continue reading →

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