Category Archives: beans

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

Bean Evaluation

Posted on August 11, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

I set out this summer to discover which bean would be the best bean for our family and our climate. I tried beans last year and… well, it was pretty pathetic, so I decided to do this experiment. I started … Continue reading →

Posted in beans | 16 Comments

Summer Garden Update

Posted on June 9, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

We are entering into what is typically the hottest time of year. Night time temps aren’t there yet, but the day time temps are brutal. There is a big difference between 100 and 110. Big difference. The end of June/first … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, beans, BIOCHAR, cucumbers, desert garden, Dripping Springs Ollas, grass, mulch, Old Time Tennessee Melons, ollas, peppers, potatoes, sqash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, trellis, zucchini | 14 Comments

Trip 1 Done

Posted on May 28, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

There won’t be too many trips this summer. There is just too much going on. But trip 1 is in the bag. A wonderful visit with some friends up to a remote cabin in the woods. Temps dipped into the … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, Arizona Garden, beans, charleston gray watermelon, Chickens, cucumbers, desert garden, Desert King Watermelon, dirt, Dripping Springs Ollas, grass, Harvest, intensive gardening, mulch, Old Time Tennessee Melons, ollas, peppers, spring garden, sqash, square foot gardening, tomatoes, trellis, vertical garden, zucchini | 15 Comments

Garden Update May 13, 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Lots of things are happening. Lots of things need to happen. There is no way I’m going to get to all of it today, or tomorrow… maybe by this weekend. Here is a quick tour of what’s growing on in … Continue reading →