The Teepee
The ampalaya (bitter gourd) seedlings are ready to move out of the container.
But as I have mentioned in my previous post, we don’t have much land around the house. Growing vines may prove to be a challenge.
Thankfully, I did find some ideas on the net which could work for me. I excitedly bought some materials and was soon able to transfer the plants to a bigger container.
This is a teepee. It’s so easy, I’m sure you can do it too.
I got the bamboo sticks from a nearby gardening supplies store for PHP 10 a piece. The top was tied together with aluminum wire. The bottom part of each stick was secured on the pot, also with wire.
Thanks to my husband for putting these all together. Honestly, I cannot do that by myself 
Now, cross your fingers with me and pray the plants will grow 
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I began blogging 4 years ago as a way of expressing myself. My faithful readers was a small circle of very close friends. I didn’t bother to inform people outside of this circle - this was just a blog anyway.
And then I made many good friends here and in other parts of the world. I switched from Blogspot to Wordpress. I began attending a few bloggers’ gatherings. And now, I am involved with The Filipino Mom Blog.
I never thought that blogging will open a whole new exciting world for me. Seems to me that I’ll be here for a long, long time.
And so, I decided to come out of hiding. It’s about time for my family and friends, the people I love so dearly, to see this side of me.
WELCOME! Come out from wherever you are and drop me a loving note!
Cess' husband:
You have my full support - All the way (especially on your DIY projects
). I know you are a good writer. I’m so proud of you. I love you so much!
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lady cess Reply:
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:01 pm
whoa! ang sarap naman nyan!
thanks! love you more!
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Rach (Heart of Rachel):
I just read your hubby’s comment above. So sweet! Ang sarap talaga when you have a very supportive husband.
That’s proof of how ingenious you and your hubby are. I’m sure your bitter gourd will thrive.
Rach (Heart of Rachel)s last blog post..White Hat - 98% Fat Free Dessert
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lady cess Reply:
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:01 pm
thanks rach! *blushes*
i really hope the plant lives. sayang ang teepee!
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Rach (Heart of Rachel):
Congratulations on your blog project. The Filipino Mom Blog is a very promising site and I can’t wait to read more.
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2 September 2008, 8:37 pmjulie:
Awww…ang sweet naman ni R
Kelan kaya mogco-comment si hubby sa post ko
Hmm..maybe I should not tell him what have written, hehehe…
Cess, where is that store?
julies last blog post..Dear Readers of my Special Education Posts,
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lady cess Reply:
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:38 pm
si B na ang susunod
it’s along fairview, there are lots of stalls selling plants and gardening supplies.
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chateau a.k.a. imom:
Aww, how sweet of Cess’ Husband ^^
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2 September 2008, 9:27 pmTooey:
Hi Cess! I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon your blog yesterday (through Facebook? Friendster?), and this shout-out to your readers has perfect timing! I added you to my Google Reader
Tooeys last blog post..
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lady cess Reply:
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:39 am
HI TOOEY!
Hey guys, you know Tooey was my pen pal back in college!
We were “introduced” to each other by her best friend in high school, who was my blockmate.
We never got to meet bec she was in US. We got in touch again just recently through Friendster.
At last, I was able to put a name to the face
Thanks for visiting Tooey! Will follow your blog, too!
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Cookie:
Awwwwww!!!!! Ang sweet nyong dalawa..nilalanggam!! Teka, uutusan ko asawa ko mag-comment para kiligin din ako ..hahaha
Cookies last blog post..Adios!!
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3 September 2008, 12:58 amMikky:
my kid loves to plant… he even planted the seeds from the longans that he ate… now the plant’s too big for the pot…
you’re blessed to have a supportive husband… cheers!
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3 September 2008, 2:45 amfeng:
awwww, ang sweet naman ni Hubby. *airs the sentiment as T.Julie here* kelan kaya mag co comment si Hubby sa blog ko? hahaha!
teepee pala ang tawag sa ganyan. my kapitbahay here have something like that in her garden. kala ko naman, decoration lang yun. keep us posted sa statuses ng veggie garden mo Cess!
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3 September 2008, 4:27 amtikey:
nahingget nman ako dun. si papa ko kc di na basa ng blog e! hahah!
itatanim moba lahat ng gulay sabahay kubo? bwheheh ingget mode***
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3 September 2008, 7:19 amsunshine:
hay naku, kayo ng tatay ko mag-usap. gardening na ngayon ang hobby niya at nagpapabili ng kung anu-anong mga seedlings. hopefully, mag-thrive yung garden niya sa likod ng bahay.
sunshines last blog post..Subic Anniversary Trip
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3 September 2008, 10:35 pmMari:
Great idea for a trellis, Cess. I haven’t planted ampalaya for a while, I should do it next year.
HA! You are now out of hiding. Good for you.
Maris last blog post..Tadaaah!
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5 September 2008, 2:29 pmraqgold:
we have ampalaya in our garden, too! we planted them inside the green house though, kaya ayun, parang jungle na yung green house namin, heheh. but we’ve harvested some of the fruits already.
and oh, happy to know your husband supports you, my husband is still skeptic about blogging
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5 September 2008, 4:16 pmannamanila:
Ampalaya teepees (instead of trellises or balags) — what a clever idea. Wish you a good harvest, Ces. How sweet to harvest from your own backyard di ba? Sweet ampalaya!
Congrats for the group blog ..i have gone there already. Wow!
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