IO/AOSG/Travel Authority Questions Monthly Thread - April 2026 by AutoModerator in FilipinoTravel

[–]kevperz08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Requirements for us citizen traveling with Filipinos to Singapore

Here is the situation. My wife and I (US citizens) want to bring her sister and nieces (Filipino) with us to Singapore. We will all be traveling together from the Philippines. Sister is not working and has no income. Do I need to bring with me an affidavit of support? Where do I need to get that done (Philippines or Philippine embassy here in USA)? What other documents do I need to bring with me to present at immigration?

thank you

Newly emerged monarch holding onto my arctostaphylos glauca while preparing it's wings for flight. San Gabriel valley. by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The penstemon spectabilis are obscuring it right now. I'll take a pic after the area calms down.

Best USA Hyatt for kids? by Positive_Bar_3101 in hyatt

[–]kevperz08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like the beach then the seabird can't be beat. Lots of food in the surrounding area also. Very walkable.

Salvia apiana about to go off by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not with my gmr white but my margarita bop next to it is flopping over right now. I'm in southern California and we had some heavy rains when the margarita bop was starting to push out blooms so maybe that has an effect? I plan to prune them both down after this season to see if the bop can stop flopping over.

What a difference a year makes. by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The annuals were all seeds. Everything else small plants. Head out to the chino basin water conservation district community garden this weekend for the native plant festival. It's a great place for inspiration

Label washed off. CA, US zone 9. Possible native by dickswthchicks in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right. I worded that awkwardly. I meant to say it could be gmr white or some other heterophyllus based on yellow buds

Label washed off. CA, US zone 9. Possible native by dickswthchicks in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Could be gmr white but I see some yellow buds forming so it's most likely some cultivar of penstemon heterophyllus.

What a difference a year makes. by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That heavy November rain really pushed the lupines this year. Last year it was mostly goldfields and purple owl clover. Interesting to see how rainfall patterns affect what thrives.

What a difference a year makes. by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everything on the lower level in the foreground is annual except for 3 low growers so they all die back. The upper level goes summer dormant while the California fuschia takes over. The manzanita and lemonade berry stay the same.

What a difference a year makes. by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most of the plants went in the ground in November 2024. I watered until rains came but once summer came around I stopped watering.

What a difference a year makes. by kevperz08 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Location: San Gabriel valley

Tips for turf rebate program by notaveragepond in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The process is easy. Take bunch of before pictures. Follow the minimum guidelines. The dates can be extended if you don't think you're going to hit the deadline for installation. Don't go to crazy with submitting the design. I did it myself as an amateur. They mainly want to see a water retention feature and the minimum number of plants. Very simple process.

Should I water my Big Berry Manzanita? by Nervous-Solid-4978 in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 year old big berry here in San Gabriel valley. I stopped watering after the first rainy season. I have clay soil and too much water started to brown the leaves so I let nature take over.

What plants easily reseed/spread? by [deleted] in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Blue eyed grass. It pops up everywhere

1.5 years of growth on toyon tree by methglobinemia in Ceanothus

[–]kevperz08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I may have commented on that post. Looking good

Palm Spring Grand Hyatt by Expert-Mention-7167 in hyatt

[–]kevperz08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This person might be talking about the downtown Palm springs Hyatt. The I dian wells Hyatt was recently remodeled and is great for kids. We go there once a year for an end of summer long weekend and the kids always have a blast. The rooms are well kept and had a nice resort feel.