Hey Mr. Bonnie Man

Instead of Hey Mr. Tally Man, tally me some bananas...I was singing Hey Mr. Bonnie Man, bring me some basil plants!! I was searching all over Southport on Sunday for basil plants. Actually there are only two places selling basil plants on Sunday in Southport, (or any other day for that matter) and that would be Wally World or Lowes Home Impr. They were both completely sold out of all herbs and most of their veggie plants. And they were both waiting for the Bonnie Plants truck or as I say Mr. Bonnie Man!!!! On my way home without basil plants, lo and behold Mr. Bonnie Man was at Wally World. I did a quick turn into WW and with in seconds I had latched on to some beautiful basil plants. They are in the ground now in my garden and I eagerly await them to grow so I can have fresh basil all summer long....YUMMY!

My little friend Kayla came over Sunday to help me finish planting my periennial bed. Before we went to the garden we (Kalay, GJ, hubby Steve and myself) had a wonderful breakfast of oatmeal waffels, fresh strawberries, bacon and coffee. Food was wonderful, and conversation was great too. What a wonderful way to spend a morning, good food and friends.

Spring Time in Southport

One of my favorite hobbies, other than sewing, is to garden. I love planting veggies, herbs and flowers and watching them grow. I sometimes think I must have lived on a farm in my former life, as I find great pleasure in all things associated with farming. I am an avid supporter of any type of farmer's market, roadside stand, etc. In fact, I am presently on the Waterfront Market Committee here in Southport. Our farmers market will open late May here in Southport at the waterfront, under the giant live oaks.

On a smaller scale, I have a garden which is all raised beds. Hubby built it for me last year, and we had a good many tomatoes, eggplant, green beans, lettuce and herbs. I am hoping this year to have a better crop of the veggies and herbs. Here is a picture of my "cool weather veggies" along with my herbs. The lettuce was planted last Fall and as you can see is very nice. In fact tonight I had a salad dinner with fresh lettuce from the garden with green peppers, cukes, tomatoes, carrots, fresh local strawberries and for a meat I picked up a rotisserie chicken at Lowes Foods. Fresh and fast. Of course the veggies other than the lettuce were all store bought, but I am anxiously waiting for the fresh veggies to come in at the farmer's market.