Category Archives: Old Time Tennessee Melons

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 →

Posted in apples, Arizona Garden, beans, desert garden, Desert King Watermelon, dirt, Jerusalem artichokes, Old Time Tennessee Melons, peppers, tomatoes, trellis, volunteers | 6 Comments

It’s Starting to Warm Up

Posted on May 2, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

No 100 degree days yet, but soon. Humidity is barely holding on to the double digits. It was 11% yesterday when I checked. A quick tour around the garden. After wind the last week my cilantro (that has gone to … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, basil, beans, bugs, chamomile, charleston gray watermelon, cucumbers, Desert King Watermelon, Dripping Springs Ollas, Old Time Tennessee Melons, peppers, spring garden, tomatoes, zucchini | 6 Comments

Spring Miracles

Posted on April 24, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

There is something quite remarkable about spring. It’s a time of new life, new hope, and a promise of things to come. How appropriate that Passover and Easter are in spring. Each seed that is planted is nourished by the … Continue reading →

Posted in charleston gray watermelon, Mission Community Church, Old Time Tennessee Melons, prayers, spring garden, sqash, square foot gardening, tomatillos, tomatoes | 6 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

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 →