Melancholy

Saying goodbye for another season. Not many more pickups loaded with these big green stripey guys!

So long, farewell....

I'm no farmer but I can pretty much bet that we're seeing the last of the watermelon crops here in Alabama for this year. I loved these all lined up like little round soldiers at the Pepper Place Market.

Birmingham Rouge - Better Late Than Never!

What was I thinking?  Summer's almost over and I've not posted ONE SINGLE WATERMELON SHOT!  Thank you Oak Street Garden Shop , in Crestline Village for having these nice ones in a RED bin!

Back of the Truck II

Looks like I've found a new series at the Pepper Place this summer.  Some good stuff in the back of the farmers' pickups!

So Long Sweet Thing........

Sadly it's about time to bid a fond farewell to watermelon and all the other fine things summer has to offer down here in Alabama. But these little guys below, and their giant size relatives are starting to appear around town, especially at the Pepper Place Market last Saturday. It's beginning to look a little like autumn, but we are still waiting for it to FEEL like it. The thought of a sweater still makes me swoon. Rumor has it that we might get some relief from the heat tomorrow... oh happy day! Stay tuned, that could change on a dime!

Just Melons

Averiett Branch Farms

Pepper Place Market

It's all about the light, isn't it!