Category Archives: malabar spinach

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

Early Risers

Posted on January 30, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

The tomatoes won.  Well, at least three of them did. And you know I love seedling pictures, so here you go. Okay, these pictures were actually taken the night before last, so you just have to trust me that all … Continue reading →

Posted in artichoke, basil, malabar spinach, marigold, peppers, soil blocks, Starting Seeds, tomatoes | 10 Comments

Getting Ready for the Fall/Winter Garden

Posted on July 13, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

One of the benefits to gardening in Arizona is that there is literally a 12 month growing season.  Some people would claim 10, because they don’t want to garden during July and August when production drops off and it’s just … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, desert garden, malabar spinach, Starting Seeds, tamarillo | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments