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Posted on July 7, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

We took a break from the heat for a couple of days and joined another family and my father-in-law up in Payson, AZ for a small town Fourth of July celebration and a spectacular fireworks show.  One of the amazing … Continue reading →

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Growing Peppers in Arizona

Posted on July 2, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

A brief description of my pepper experimenting and what worked for me here on the surface of the sun. And yes, I need a shave.

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Harvest for June 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

This is the first month that I have been tracking my harvest, but I was encouraged!  Particularly during a month of BRUTAL temps.  Here it goes: eggs – 124 yellow squash – 12.75 lbs zucchini – 11.25 lbs tomatoes – … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Desert King Watermelons

Posted on June 28, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

My first gardening video about one of my favorite foods from the garden, a true summer treat… WATERMELON!!!

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HOT, HOT, and let’s see… oh yes, HOT!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

The next few days are hopefully the hottest days we will see this year.  They are predicting 118 F today.  OUCH!  That is just ridiculously hot.  Don’t say it’s a dry heat, we really hate that.  That’s like opening up a … Continue reading →

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