Monthly Archives: October 2013

The chickens, the Buddy fence, and more planting

Posted on October 11, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

In order to keep my suburban, free ranging chickens in my yard I have clipped their wings. It’s really not difficult.  My parents raised parrots for years and the concept is pretty easy.  When you look at a birds wings … Continue reading →

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Bed 2 Pictures

Posted on October 10, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

Bed 2 is coming along nicely, with a better germination rate, at this point, than any of the three other beds.  I think that has something to do with what was planted.  Romaine seems to be struggling.  I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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BIOCHAR!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

I’m on a regular quest to improve my soil.  My latest inquiry has been into BIOCHAR!  I like to say it all dramatic like that because it’s a modern sounding name for something that has been around since… Adam.  But … Continue reading →

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The Total on the Watermelons for the Season

Posted on October 8, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

I’ve mentioned it before, but most things in the garden feel like an experiment.  The only thing this season that felt like a sure thing was the watermelons.  I’ve had a couple of years of experience with this particular melon … Continue reading →

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Getting Fired Up

Posted on October 7, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

I slept in Saturday.  That doesn’t happen often, but it happened Saturday, and it was a great thing!  I finally dragged myself out of bed and felt so good I got to work right away.  Took care of the chickens, … Continue reading →

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