- After a brisk early morning walk with friend Janice, I stopped by Doug's garden to see if there were any tomatoes. There was no one in sight, so I stood for a moment and took in the sun-drenched welcoming area. If you click to enlarge, you can see the hand lettered list of vegetable offerings. My favorite thing about the picnic area is the seat from a car thrown in, for a little extra added comfort, I guess. :)
- The sun works its magic over the lily pond. Doug, a rather taciturn man, stepped out of his house with a cup of coffee and started calling for his helpers. I asked if I was too early and he shook his head no and went back inside, as a smiling young lady rounded the corner. I remembered her from last time. She and her dog Bobby lead me to the tomatoes.
- Bobby was a puppy last time I stopped by in February. He came over for a head rub, then took up his post in the driveway. I chuckled that I had to drive around him when I left with my tomatoes on this sun dappled morning.
20 comments:
That's a cozy and welcoming picnic area. Beautiful, peaceful pics. Thanks for sharing. Hope you're enjoying those tomatoes!
I'm so happy it's tomato season. And I love a dog that doesn't chase my car. :)
I agree with Happy Girl - I love those things too! sandie
Jealous of those tomatoes, Lynn. Bet they are beauties! Laughing at Buddy and his position on the driveway! Gotta love dogs. :)
Our neighbors plant their garden on our property so they not only furnish my tomatoes they deliver. Beautiful red and purple tomatoes and delicious cantaloupe, cucumbers, squash and zucchini. Am I bragging? Oops.
Ily -
I am - I just had a tomato sandwich. So good!
happygirl -
We don't dog chasing around Atlanta much, with leash laws. Bobby apparently knows not to wander.
Sandie -
Tomato season is my favorite, too. They aren't as prolific this year - I guess because of all the rain.
Talon -
I know - I made sure I gave him plenty of room as I drove around him. :)
Granny Annie -
They deliver, too? Those are great neighbors. And it sounds like a wealth of abundance! Brag away, my friend. :)
Hi Lynn - how lovely that you can get fresh tomatoes ... all for the rub of dog's head!!
Enjoy - lucky girl .. and I bet that tomato sandwich was delicious ..
Cheers Hilary
YUM! Fresh Home grown tomatoes---Nothing like them. That looks like a lovely peaceful place to settle down in, for a spell, and enjoy that dappled sun and the quiet...!
OK, now I want tomatoes. No small feat as I'm having a pb sandwich for lunch.
Sweet puppy!
good southern tomatoes sound good right now... they're just beginning to really come in up here.
What a lovely garden. That dog knows when he's on to a good thing! ;)
Home grown tomatoes are a WONDERFUL fruit - and leave the store bought variety in the dirt (where they belong).
What a wonderful garden - and the pooch only adds to it.
Hilary -
Doug's garden is just off a suburban street, lined with nice homes. I always miss it the first time and have to go back - the key thing is the sign out front saying they irrigate with water from their well. The sandwich was good.
Naomi -
A lovely, peaceful place. I should stop by more often. The young lady tried to get me to buy figs, but I couldn't think what to do with them.
Riot Kitty -
He is sweet. And there's something to be said for a good pb sand!
Sage -
The tomatoes this year aren't quite as good as past years. Too much rain, but the ones I got Saturday are pretty good - especially the one Roma tomato. Should have bought more of those...
Lee -
He has a great home there, yes.
Elephant's Child -
Good to see you! Yes - store bought tomatoes are not good. I do buy Roma tomatoes from the grocery store sometimes - they are better than nothing. :)
The sun makes the place look magical!
Mama Zen -
I think so, too. :)
That looks so peaceful and relaxing that I'm simply jealous. :D
G -
Truly peaceful and relaxing. I'll bet there are places like that around your home.
I have 3 ripe deck tomatoes this week! Yay! $2.49 per lb here now. Cool picnic area. n dog too- not worried about you a bit!
Snaggle -
No, he wasn't. :) Good job on the tomatoes! I thought about trying to put some plants out and covering them with chicken wire to keep out the squirrels and chipmunks, but that seemed like so much effort. :)
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