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Clingie’s Second Ootheca (Egg Sack)

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Clingie and Her Second Ootheca (Egg Sack) I woke up to find that my pet Praying Mantis, Clingie laid another ootheca (egg sack) last night. I took out the first one and placed it outside because I didn’t want them to hatch until the spring. I was kinda surprised that she had another ootheca. I wonder if the eggs were fertilized and were just inside her, or if they are not fertilized… similar to how hens will lay eggs even if they are fertilized.

Later in the afternoon, me and my Mom went shopping. Went to Costco and got food for Christmas. They went to Island Pacific… Then afterwards ate at Subway… or as my Mom would call it "Footlong".

LED Grow Lights – DIY Project?

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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 other question I have and need to do some research on:

– Are the holiday mini lights enough light? How much do I need?
– Are they the correct light spectrum? Do I need to get reds, blues, whites?
– Will they really use less energy than my current fluorescent ones?
– Where is a good source of lights? Hopefully, there will be some left at the After-Christmas sales.
– Has anyone here use any LED grow lights and how well did they work?

I’ll have to do more research, but here are some initial findings:
☉How to Make LED Grow Light Panels
☉DIY Your Own LED Light Grow Box Today!
☉Hydroponic DIY – How to Make an LED Plant Growing Box!
☉Cheap LED Light and Grow Box

Livingetc India

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Two of my photos were published in the December 2009 issue of Livingetc India.

Livingetc India

Links: Storefront Gardens

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I just discovered a blog called Storefront Garden that reminds me of all the little shops in San Francisco with plants in their windows. I should photograph more of those :)

Links: Oriental Lilies & Zucchini Idea

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I like how Marika from Gardener’s Index interplanted Oriental Lilies & Zucchini. I should do something like this for next year.
http://j.mp/6zUL7R

Praying Mantis

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I found this Praying Mantis on our garbage and thought it was dead. It was moving really slowly and couldn’t keep its balance. I think it was because it was 38°F outside.

I took it in to take a few photos and it started being more active.

Praying Mantis  Praying Mantis

I was going to put it back outside after taking its photo, but I wasn’t sure if the cold weather would kill it. So I’m keeping it indoors for now, until I can figure out what’s best to this little fellow.

I gave it some water by putting the Mantis on a moist paper towel and it immediately started licking it.

Does anyone know how cold a Praying Mantis can tolerate? If I put it back outside in the cold, will it die?… or should I keep it until it warms up again and let it go then? Any help is appreciated…

Thanks…

2010 San Francisco Flower & Garden Show

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I just read that the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show was purchased by a local group of Bay Area investors (from Salmon Bay Events of Seattle) thus saving it from closure. I thought this years show was the last one forever and I’m glad that it’ll be returning.

2010 San Francisco Flower & Garden Show
March 24-28 (Wed-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 1-am-6pm)
San Mateo Event Center
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

I can’t wait to go… Which reminds me that I didn’t post any photos from the 2009 show… I’ll try to get to that…

Here’s more info:
☉San Francisco Flower & Garden Show website
☉San Francisco Flower & Garden Show on Facebook

Growing a Greener World TV

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I just read about an upcoming TV series on PBS called "Growing a Greener World" which will be hosted by Joe Lamp’l (Garden Smart, Fresh From the Garden and joegardener.com) and Patti Moreno (Garden Girl). I can’t wait to see it.

Here’s more info:
☉joegardener.typepad.com/dailycompost/growing-a-greener-world-tv/
☉www.facebook.com/GGWTV