Tag Archives: Arizona

Peaches… for them

Posted on June 7, 2021 by JonesGardenBlog

The first peaches really started looking good. I was not the only one to think so. So did the squirrels… and the birds… and the ants. Ugh… I just pulled all of them and gave them to the chickens.

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Why do we live here

Posted on August 6, 2020 by JonesGardenBlog

Yes, it is that season and a bad one at that. So many days above 110 I’ve lost track and more to come. I’m done with summer. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2020/07/31/arizona-summer-heat-2020-hotter-than-normal-so-far/112601516/

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The girls

Posted on July 28, 2020 by JonesGardenBlog

This time of year is all about them. Just trying to keep them alive. AZ is brutal on them. The monsoons have not kicked in and that means temps are going north of 110 again soon. Lord, please bring the … Continue reading →

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Dog days have arrived

Posted on July 25, 2020 by JonesGardenBlog

Temps have been hitting over 110. In an effort to keep the chickens alive I have given them free rain of the whole yard. They’ve taken advantage of that. Between the heat and the chickens everything is pretty much… done. … Continue reading →

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THAT Season

Posted on July 8, 2020 by JonesGardenBlog

It’s the “why do we live here” season. Officially it’s summer but that’s kind of a vague term here considering I have seen 100 degree temps the weekend before Thanksgiving. In other words, it’s hot. Zucchini, oddly enough, are still … Continue reading →

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