Author Archives: JonesGardenBlog

What God Taught Me in the Garden This Week, Oct 16, 2014

Posted on October 16, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Water is essential in the garden.  Without it nothing will grow.  In the heat of summer it only takes a day for many plants to wither and fade beyond recovery.  It feeds and nourishes. There are signs near Blythe, CA … Continue reading →

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It’s BEAUTIFUL!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Ahhh!  It’s a great time to live in AZ.  From now until May it will be beautiful.  A little on the cold side at night sometimes… but who am I kidding, it will only be cold to people who have … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, Arizona Garden, basil, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, chard, cilantro, desert garden, Red Russian Kale | 1 Comment

Observations and Conclusions on the Ollas

Posted on October 12, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Ollas are the name for unglazed terracotta pots that you bury in the ground with only the neck exposed. I’ve written on them here before but it seems like so long ago I thought I would explain more without having … Continue reading →

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What God Taught Me in the Garden This Week…

Posted on October 9, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Weeds. They are terrible things. Deep roots, spreading for miles it would seem.  They spring up everywhere, almost as if they were planted.  There are always a few to pull. A momentary stroll through the garden beds can turn into … Continue reading →

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Glorious October

Posted on October 7, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

As I’ve mentioned before, we have two seasons here in the desert of Arizona.  The first season just finished, it is known as Why do we live here? (WDWLH?), and the second, and more wonderful season, is Everybody wants to … Continue reading →

Posted in artichoke, beans, desert garden, Desert King Watermelon, peppers | 3 Comments