Tag Archives: Desert Garden

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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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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Fruit

Posted on June 23, 2020 by JonesGardenBlog

The tomatoes are producing. We had the first larger tomato this morning. Night time temps are still below 80 so the plants continue to set fruit. I have to say, I’m excite to slice this and have it on a … Continue reading →

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