Category Archives: soil blocks

The Good, the Bad, and the Carrot Butt

Posted on March 10, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

Last year when I went to harvest my carrots I was very disappointed that I had not thinned out the carrot seeds that my sons had helped me plant.  Several of them were no more than carrot tooth picks.  A … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Garden, basil, carrots, soil blocks, Starting Seeds | 8 Comments

Wow, busy week and more to come!  Tonight I get to talk to a bunch of kids and parents about the different ways that we do justice at Mission.  I love to see families embracing the vision for our church … Continue reading →

Posted on February 5, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog | 15 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

The New Seedling Nursery

Posted on November 18, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

The garage I use as a seedling nursery is nice.  I feel pretty spoiled to have the space.  It’s on the south part of the house, with three tall windows on the south wall and windows on the east facing … Continue reading →

Posted in soil blocks, Starting Seeds | 15 Comments

Success!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by JonesGardenBlog

Sticky pads are my friends. I put out four of the “mice” sized ones Friday night.  About 12:30, B and I awoke to a noise but we both went back to sleep.  At 1:20 the sick chicken started making a … Continue reading →

Posted in mice, Mission Community Church, soil blocks, Starting Seeds | 14 Comments