Thankful Thursday: Farmer's Markets

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 10, 2024

I am thankful for Farmer's Markets! Yesterday I bought these Cranberry Beans and ...

... several large tomatoes. It takes only one thick slice to make a delicious sandwich!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, June 2024

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens

I am in the northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

My Althea, Rose of Sharon, is just beginning to bloom.

And the Elderberries are nearing the end of their bloom time.

Burr Rose

Phlox

Begonia in a hanging basket on my front porch in early morning sunlight

A recent purchase: Balloon Flower, Platycodon grandiflorus

A wildflower: Spiderwort, Tradescantia

I bought Marigolds to be companion plants for my Tomatoes.

And, yes, my Tomatoes are blooming, too!

For a look at things to come...

...the Tiger Lilies will soon be blooming.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

I am linking in today with Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens (see link below).

I am in the northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b.

Spiderwort, a wildflower

Another wildflower: Thistle

Hedge - a very invasive shrub, but beautiful when it blooms.

Burr Rose

A Running Rose that climbs on everything except the trellis that I want it to be on!

Clematis

A recent purchase - Marigolds to be planted as companions for my tomatoes.

And yes, my Tomatoes are blooming, too!

For a look at things to come: an Amaryllis bud in a pot on my front porch.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

I am linking in today for Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens: Click Here!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Tomato Plants

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 11, 2023

I planted my four Better Boy tomatoes in large flowerpots. The plants are still small, but I am excited to see blooms!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Little Things Thursday and Thankful Thursday

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Thankful for Rain, July 7, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 6, 2022

Though the heavy thunder and lightning Tuesday night was frightening, I am thankful for the rain!

The flowers and the vegetables appreciated it, too.

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Little Things Thursday

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, May 2022

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

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'Iceberg' Rose

Red running Rose

Burr Rose

Sweet Shrub, Calycanthus floridus

Kerria japonica 'Plentiflora'

Spiderwort

Iris

Double White Clematis

Purple Clematis

A recent purchase - Begonias for my front porch planter

In the vegetable garden - the first bloom on my 'Early Girl' Tomatoes!

And for pretty foliage...

...Canna Lily leaves. They will have red blooms later, but for now I am admiring the leaves!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

I am linking in today with Carol at May Dreams Gardens for Garden Blogger's Bloom Day - May 2022

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

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Harvest Monday, July 13, 2020

Harvest Monday, All Seasons, and Our World Tuesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, July 11, 2020

It is Tomato Sandwich Season again! My 'Better Boy' tomatoes are beginning to ripen. An excellent slicing tomato, the 'Better Boy' is one of the most popular tomato varieties grown here in the United States.

I hope you have a great week!

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Our World Tuesday: Click Here!

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Willy Nilly Friday, July 3, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. Cloudy Days (Sky Watch Friday)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 2, 2020

It has been a week of cloudy, rainy days.

Happy 4th of July! 

(Independence Day here in the United States).

2. A photo for Tom, The Backroads Traveller

Prentiss county, Mississippi, USA, June 10, 2020

Since you asked, "How is this feeder when it comes to squirrels?" Tom, this photo is for you!
As soon as the babies were ready to leave the nest, Mama Squirrel took them to the bird feeders.

3. Garden Update

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 2, 2020

I am picking a handful of 'Sweet 100' tomatoes each day, just the right amount for our salads.

And I have high hopes for my 'Better Boy' tomatoes!

4. Two for One (Saturday's Critters)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, June 9, 2020

Mockingbird on a frog!

5. Killdeer (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 12, 2020

Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus.

Have a wonderful day!

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And on Saturday,
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Willy Nilly Friday, June 12, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Click on the photos to see them at their best.

1. Blue Sky (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, June 11, 2020

Thursday was a very pleasant day with sunny skies, a high temperature of 82F (28C), and a brisk breeze.

2. Garden Update: Tomatoes

Prentiss, County, Mississippi, USA, June 11, 2020

'Sweet 100' plants make small red cherry tomatoes. These are almost big enough to be getting ripe! They are indeterminate tomato plants (meaning they keep growing and producing until cold weather kills them).

3. Gardenia (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 11, 2020

Gardenias are large shrubs that are available in several varieties. They have dark green leaves and flowers with a wonderful aroma. Just one plant will produce dozens (dare I say a hundred) of snow white flowers in the early Summer

4. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Saturday's Critters)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, June 2, 2020

It is interesting to see a rabbit turn just one ear towards a sound. After listening for a minute, it decided I was not a threat (I was inside my car), and it went back to nibbling on the clover.

5. Eastern Kingbird (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, May 31, 2020

Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus.

Have a wonderful day!

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For an interesting variety of photos, visit Willy Nilly Friday 5: Click Here!

And on Saturday,
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For more bird photos, visit I'd Rather B Birdin': Click Here!

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Willy Nilly Friday, May 29, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Wildflower Wednesday,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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1. Wide Open Spaces (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 27, 2020

Some days I have to just get out of the house and drive around a bit to make sure the world is still out there! I stopped my car on a bridge (there was no traffic) to get this photo. It had rained earlier in the day.

2. Butterfly Weed (Wildflower Wednesday)
The 4th Wednesday of each month is Wildflower Wednesday. (It was the 27th this month).

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2020

Butterfly Weed, Ascepias tuberosa, is the prettiest 'weed' you will ever see! It lives up to its name attracting butterflies, and it is a host plant for the Monarch Butterfly.

3. Garden Update

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2020

My friend Jan gave me these tomato and pepper plants. The pepper plants had no label on them, and she grew the tomato plants from the seeds of a store-bought tomato. So now I have a bit of mystery in my garden, no-name tomatoes and no-name peppers!

4. Butterfly (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2020

American Lady Butterfly, Vanessa virginiensis, on Butterfly Bush, Buddleia.

5. Canada Geese (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 26, 2020

Mama with babies; Papa was standing guard a little ways off to the side.

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis.

Have a wonderful day!

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For more on wildflowers, visit Wildflower Wednesday: Click Here!

For an interesting variety of photos, visit Willy Nilly Friday 5: Click Here!

And on Saturday,
For more animal photos, visit Saturday's Critters: Click Here!

For more bird photos, visit I'd Rather B Birdin': Click Here!

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.