Debbie's Garden

The crows were cawing and making all kinds of racket this morning...the air is crisp and cool.  Pecans are coming down like rain! Pumpkins are popping up everywhere!  Definitely the time of year to reflect upon all I have to be thankful for, and that is a lot!  I hope you all have much to be thankful for as well. Have a great day! :-)

It's that time of year again! The temperatures dip a little bit, and VOILA! Pecans begin to fall!  And the fight is on with the squirrels and crows!  (I always pray I win!!) As they arrive, I will update everyone. There are some PECANS available at this time at the store, but they haven't really "let loose" of the mother lode yet!  Can't wait for that first PECAN PIE!  Ya'll have a glorious day! debbie

So glad the weather is finally cool here in Georgia....almost, too cool!  I will soon have to get my inside plants back inside! My lemon tree is shivering! Fall is bittersweet to me, no more growing veggies, but, then again, I do get a break for a few months!  PECANS are falling...it won't be long ya'll !  I'll have them up for sale when i have enough gathered.....if you are local and want to pick them up, now is the time to go ahead and place your order! 

Gotta run, ya'll have a great evening! deb

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, we just had some more rain....and the weather is turning cool!  Watching as my Kale, spinich, arugula and lettuces grow...can't wait for a taste! Finally pulled up the tomato plants, they were pretty much shot. Holding out on the peppers, they still have hope...lol....Hope everyone has a great day!!! Be Blessed! debbie

I awoke yesterday and today (2 days in a row!) to a pleasant, steady yet on-again off-again rain. This is very welcome in my city, as we have had precious little rain the past month. Ahhh and what a welcome respite to myself, from watering! The trees and other plants are drinking it up! 

Unfortunately it is also raining on the local area Tommy Nobis Center's fundraising golf tournament! May God see fit to let it be sunny for a few hours today for the golfers!

When all dries out again, I will be back out gathering seed as usual....this is a busy time of year for seed-savers. And the pecans will be starting to fall soon, as well. I anticipate a busy fall beating out the squirrels and crows for the pecans!

Everyone have a great week!!  debbie

Well, it has once again turned H-O-T and i do mean hot!  95 today, which is actually cooler than a couple of other days this week....one day it hit 100!  We had a nice thunder-shower to cool us off yesterday, thank goodness, and I didn't have to water my pots....I will have to tonight though.  Green beans are coming in again, and tomatoes and peppers are steady. Wish the cucumbers were better, anyone got a trick for cucumbers? If you do for sure let me know....I put down lime the other day hoping that will help - been getting lots of little cukes that just don't grow up! Very disheartening. The herbs are looking fine, though, I fed them some blood meal the other day and they greened right up, they don't look tired like they did! Well this heat makes me tired, too, so I know how they feel! Hope everyone is enjoying the weather and staying cool! Herby gardening!! debbie

Well tomorrow is the fundraiser for MUST Ministries.....come on out to West Cobb Chiropractic on Dallas Highway from 10am until 2pm, lots of great barbecue, stuff for the kids to do! Face painting, sand art, jumpy things....and even dunk the docs!! Set up a free evaluation if you want while you are there.  Lots of farmer's market and regular vendors (I will be there with my herbs and herb products) will be in attendance...all proceeds raised go to MUST MINISTRIES!!!!  See you there, I hope!  Can't wait!!  deb

Hi, hope everyone is having a great day so far! I have been getting some MUCH NEEDED garden time today, taking a break for a few minutes. We had some good rain yesterday, finally, after about a week of scorching temps.....the basil had to go in the shade for a while it was so hot! Getting a handle on the weeds cropping up, and checking to see if anything new...a few marigolds have poked up since last i checked.  Green beans are blossoming again.  I'll be back later to let you know how I fared in the garden section at Lowes...I have a $35 gift card that is burning a hole in my pocket and i bet they have some plants i need....lol! See ya later!  debbie

Do you know.....there are OVER SIXTY varieties of BASIL??  I've only grown maybe about twenty or so.  Basil is one of the most widely-used herbs in the world.  Whether it be fresh pesto, spaghetti sauce, or just throw some fresh (or dried) basil on a tomato sandwich, basil is a very versatile herb. It has medicinal qualities, too. One use is as a tea to help settle the stomach.  

It's a beautiful rainy day in Georgia, and I am so happy the seeds i planted yesterday are getting a drink! They'll be up in no time.  Yesterday i did a lot of transplanting, and then planted herb (basils of many varieties, parsley, lemongrass...and veggie seeds). Trying patty-pan squash this year, they look fun!  Everyone have a great day and stay dry....quack!!  debbie

FYI all locals (metro-Atlanta/Marietta, Georgia), it has arrived: the Marietta Square Farmer's Market OPENING DAY today....can't wait!!!!  9AM until NOON. I won't have a booth this year but i will be there checking it out, and visiting with friends and neighbors! You might see me with my daughter and grandson, Tommy.  Can't wait to see what kind of "early" veggies i might find! More later....stay tuned.....in the meantime has anyone seen Food, Inc.? I will be watching that later.....I have heard it is very very informative....I am also attending a workshop next weekend called Food Makeover.....!  Getting radical in my old age...lol....everyone have an awesome weekend!  deb

Ahhhhhh finally, spring is in full force!  Yesterday I saw my first hummingbird of the year! And this morning, ate my first, sweet sweet strawberry right off the vine, as well as sampled some lettuces and arugula! What a beautiful time of the year. I give thanks to God to have a new day, a new spring! The green beans and peas are pushing through the earth, to begin their climb toward the heavenlies....and the HERBS, they are stretching to the sky as well! Feeling quite a bit grateful this morning - hope all of you have a lovely, productive day!  debbie  

Hey, I just want to wish all my fellow growers and marketers a very Happy, Safe, Peaceful and Joyous New Year!!  I'm going to go sit in my easy chair now and read my seed catalogs and dream of warmer days!! :-) Stay warm!!  debbie 

We finally got a cold snap here in Georgia.....two nights ago it got all the annuals and tender perenniels - BELIEVE IT OR NOT I was actually still harvesting green beans up until December 3!! Amazing!  Anyhow no more green beans this year! LOL!  I just want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and I pray everyone has a peaceful, happy and safe holiday season!  God Bless!  debbie from debbie's garden

Good day to you all! As I looked out this morning, I realized that it was raining, AGAIN!  I was able to harvest some seed over the weekend, but it's been wet all week now. Hopefully I will be able to get back out there in a day or so.  We actually had FROST yesterday morning, and it went to 31 degrees! That's the first time it's dipped below freezing this winter.

As an aside, I want to thank everyone who helped deplete my stash of pecans this year! I had a couple of great pies over Thanksgiving, and hope you did the same!

Everyone have a great Wednesday and stay dry!  :-)  deb