Category Archives: sqash

A functional and beautiful design

Posted on May 16, 2020 by JonesGardenBlog

The flowers are out in their full glory in the morning. The squash and zucchini are growing and all is well. It’s amazing to watch the plants though. In the morning the leaves pull back and upward to expose the … Continue reading →

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Melons Are Rolling In… Slowly

Posted on July 15, 2014 by JonesGardenBlog

The temps never got CRAZY hot. The expected 120s never really materialized like they normally would at the beginning of July. I’m hopeful that the rest of the summer won’t be too bad. We are in the thick of monsoon … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →