I left a lot of memories at the Stoner home which included my first real garden. Among the things that I miss from Stoner Place includes the fig tree. This tree likely preceded the Eppleys… I know that Ron cut it back the the trunk about once a year and that he did not favor […]
The term “raised garden bed” gives a visual picture that can include many different designs. The vision that you have depends on your exposure to the concept of getting the garden above the ground in some way, often to satisfy the need to grow where there is no soil, perhaps on a porch, patio or […]
There are various issues that contribute to the difficulty of gardening in Tucson or any other desert location, all of which can be diminished to some degree by labor and money $$$. Lots of time and effort goes into gardening in the best of conditions… Here in the desert… particularly in urban areas, a dedicated […]
Native American farmer grows amazing multicoloured corn
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All the tomatoes are full grown and one has actually turned to ash from being in the full sun. Of the 6 remaining, two I have just given over to the birds, tired of the fight. The other four are producing, one really well, although splitting and cracking is an issue. Must say, though, that […]
My winter tomatoes were more of a success than I ever thought. I planted my spring tomatoes and now I have babies on the Early Girl and the Romas. I sure hope the sun doesn’t burn them to a crisp before I get the best of them, too. Saw my first artichoke baby as well. […]
The broccoli is all over and I have abandoned the remaining stalks to Itty, who appears to be quite happy with her little corner and is staying out of mine…..for the time being anyway. Spinach is done and the 2 remaining plants bolted already, as if to say, let’s move on already….. I’m afraid I’m […]
Spinach is perhaps the easiest thing besides lettuce to grow. It is a cold weather crop….as it bolts in heat. Loves growing in pots, doesn’t mind cold nights and doesn’t mind being crowded. I thin it when it looks really crowded, say, once a week and clean & refrigerate the baby leaves to use in […]
Yes, that’s the question I asked myself last May. Can sweet potatoes grow in Tucson…in the summer? I never found anything to tell me yes or no. I know they are a tropical plant and grown mostly in the South. So I discussed it with my daughter, Jennifer, who gave me a sprout for Mother’s […]
Sleeping Frog Farms Goes CSA
How exciting. A local organic farm sells shares to the public. That’s good news for a backyard gardener like me. I can’t grow enough in my limited space to eat the variety I’d like. Don’t like paying exorbitant prices that many stores ask for their organics, so this is an excellent option. Once a week […]
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