Watermelon!

[al6517]

We try to not buy from the big stores as there is a town just north of us that is known for growing great watermelons and they even have an annual festival in honor of those great melons, big juicy Black diamonds.

 

[gritsar]

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Took me awhile to work out the logistics, but most of our fruits and veggies can be purchased at the farmer's market and farm stands. Our meats come from a farmer in our small town that raises grass fed beef and pastured hogs. Took me looking at a national website to find this neighbor (who knew??). It was worth the effort because the only grocery store in town is a walmart.

 

[wolftracks]

I didn't get a garden in this year, but a lot of my neighbors did. Next door is completely surrounded by corn. Down the street they have $1 watermelons out in front. Toted one home after I walked Makayla to school this week.

 

[gritsar]

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I'm actually glad that I didn't put in a garden this year; what with our record high temps. and the drought. Farmer neighbor said they only had watermelons with lots of irrigation and the only thing that thrived was sweet potatoes.

 

[wolftracks]

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I'm actually glad that I didn't put in a garden this year; what with our record high temps. and the drought. Farmer neighbor said they only had watermelons with lots of irrigation and the only thing that thrived was sweet potatoes.

My husband had just brought home wood sand my SIL had delivered some for raised beds before my husband died. We had only been here 3? 4? months. I had planted flowers, started to measure out my landscaping ideas and planted strawberries, tomatoes and I can remember what else. I just didn't take car eof it after he died, so this year the strawberries still tried to come up. I was gone for 3 days and no one to water anything.. Got really hot and my strawberries all died off. I wish I could afford to set up some hoops covering my raised beds that still aren't even carried to the back yard and cover them like green houses this winter. I know what I would do if I could move enough to get it done and could afford it. Thing is if I use household money and buy the supplies I need and something doesn't grow, I'm out on both counts. Think I'll just see what I can grow in the winter besides green onions. LOL

BTW these watermelons are big and juicy. Last one I bough at the store had no flavor, pale color and just blah.

 

[gritsar]

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I'm actually glad that I didn't put in a garden this year; what with our record high temps. and the drought. Farmer neighbor said they only had watermelons with lots of irrigation and the only thing that thrived was sweet potatoes.

My husband had just brought home wood sand my SIL had delivered some for raised beds before my husband died. We had only been here 3? 4? months. I had planted flowers, started to measure out my landscaping ideas and planted strawberries, tomatoes and I can remember what else. I just didn't take car eof it after he died, so this year the strawberries still tried to come up. I was gone for 3 days and no one to water anything.. Got really hot and my strawberries all died off. I wish I could afford to set up some hoops covering my raised beds that still aren't even carried to the back yard and cover them like green houses this winter. I know what I would do if I could move enough to get it done and could afford it. Thing is if I use household money and buy the supplies I need and something doesn't grow, I'm out on both counts. Think I'll just see what I can grow in the winter besides green onions. LOL

BTW these watermelons are big and juicy. Last one I bough at the store had no flavor, pale color and just blah.

 

[ArmFarm]

I lovvvvvvveeeeeeeeee me some watermelon!!! But I have never eaten it at the keyboard..... not yet anyway!!!!

 

[sourland]

Replenished my stash today at the Amish market.

 

[redhen]

How can you guys tell if a watermelon is "good"? I can never tell till i open it up...

I've tried the thumping thing.... i couldnt tell the difference..
Mine always seem to be mushy or gritty/mealy.. how can i pick a good one out?

 

[cravenchx]

Crumbs? Snack for later!