Debbie’s Garden and Farmer’s Market Update
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
‘Pup and I decided to go see what was available at one of our favorite garden centers, and decided to go get some fresh fruit and vegetables at Debbie’s Garden and Farmer’s Market . When we were there last, the young man that works there had told us of some of the plans Debbie had for improving and expanding the market.
Again, we found the cheerful yellow and white striped tent.
Inside, there was a small selection of in season vegetables, some grown in the area, some honey and preserves and a community bulletin board.
Also available, fresh eggs!
Outside, they have a small selection of plants. Which leads me to a special request. Debbie is looking for local herb growers. She’d like to offer plants for sale, but doesn’t have a local supplier. If you’d like to have a place to sell the extra plants you might have seeded, this might be the place for you to do it. I’m going to try to start a few extra seedlings. You never know!
This is the skeletal framework of the future. The farmer’s market is going to have a climate controlled area, where the fresh produce will be kept cool and in good condition. Without it, well…in the hot Texas sun, in the summer, under a tent…you’d be getting precooked veggies. Not good. This, however will make sure that you get the produce fresh and cool.
When we stopped by a few days ago, we got some lovely spring onions, squash, mangoes (and I liked them! for the first time, I LIKED mangoes!), and some of the most delicious and fresh spinach you can imagine.
I can’t wait for tomato season!
So, NW Harris County residents, go support your local Farmer’s Market!
