Category Archives: tomatoes

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

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Early Risers

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

Waiting… patiently… waiting

It seems like the peppers and tomatoes never sprout.  Why do they take so LONG? Maybe a better question is, why am I so impatient?  🙂 I planted peppers and a few tomatoes last week.  I’m late, but better late … Continue reading

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Weekend Cleanup

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

Posted in dinosaur Kale, fall garden, grass, Harvest, Ice Berg Lettuce, Jerusalem artichokes, peppers, Red Russian Kale, Romaine, Starting Seeds, tomatoes | 11 Comments

Harvest for July

I’m jumping the gun by a day because… I didn’t get anything out of the garden this morning.  I’m going to estimate the eggs for the day, which won’t effect things too much.  July production in general has fallen off … Continue reading

Posted in Arizona Garden, Chickens, cucumbers, Desert King Watermelon, Harvest, intensive gardening, monthly harvest total, peppers, sqash, tomatoes, zucchini | 11 Comments