Author Archives: JonesGardenBlog

Some Particulars on the Wine Bottle Ollas

Posted on April 14, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

I’m not sure if I made up that name or not, wine bottle olla, or if it’s even a real “thing”… it’s just what I call them.  I’ve been collecting and using them now for a couple of years.  It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, wine bottle ollas | 13 Comments

A Question About the Purple and Green Beauties

Posted on April 10, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

The garden is still in transition. The cilantro has bolted and made some very nice little flowers. The tomatoes of all variety are growing… and are very hard to focus on with a phone. But I have a question for … Continue reading →

Posted in artichoke, cilantro, tomatoes | 14 Comments

Getting the Gopher! … and a garden update

Posted on April 6, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Pests are a problem in any garden and I recently returned from vacation to find that a nemesis had returned and had taken out at least one plant.  Grrr!  I work so hard to grow my plants and keep them … Continue reading →

Posted in artichoke, gophers, Jerusalem artichokes, Red Russian Kale, wine bottle ollas | 8 Comments

Redundant Protection for Vacation

Posted on April 2, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

I was nervous.  We had a planned trip to California to attend a graduation party for one of my beautiful nieces.  I knew it would be a great time, but… I was a little concerned about the garden. So I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, artichoke, basil, Dripping Springs Ollas, gophers, malabar spinach, Old Time Tennessee Melons, ollas, peppers, square foot gardening, tomatoes, wine bottle ollas | 17 Comments

Sprouts, Flowers, and Fruit

Posted on March 28, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

The cucumbers and Old Time Tennessee Melons have sprouted in bed 3.  I’m happy to see that almost all of them are up.  I love good germination rates.  🙂 Okay, here is one of the cucumber sprouts and one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, cucumbers, Old Time Tennessee Melons, tomatoes | 8 Comments