Category Archives: grass

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

Thank you!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Believe it or not, this is my 100th post. Thank you for reading. Thank you for helping. I ask questions from you all on a regular basis and you are a fountain of knowledge and wisdom. So thank you. Update: … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, cucumbers, Desert King Watermelon, grass, intensive gardening, tomatoes, trellis | 11 Comments

I’m Scrambling

Posted on April 16, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

I’m not talking about eggs. Unfortunately, because that would be good about now. The temps are going up and my spring garden is less than half planted. Yah… bad move. I’m working on it though. Last night I got bed … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, artichoke, basil, collards, Dripping Springs Ollas, grass, Old Time Tennessee Melons, ollas, onions, peppers, square foot gardening, swiss chard, tomatoes, vertical garden | 13 Comments

Weekend Cleanup

Posted on January 20, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Not long ago I pointed out the benefits of free ranging our suburban chickens. It was good while it lasted. The mess is the problem. Chickens poop EVERYWHERE, and by everywhere I really mean E V E R Y W … Continue reading →