Planting Roots Farm

08/22/2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026:

*** TOMATOES ***

If you, or someone you know, is wanting tomatoes, I have extra I did not expect to have. I picked up 29 boxes of tomatoes for individuals that placed orders with me about a month or so ago, and now two have backed out on their orders after I paid for them out of my own pocket at a $3/box higher price (and I was just going to eat that extra, although I was NOT the one who raised the price), paid for the gas for the trip to the farm out of my pocket and took an entire day out of my own schedule to go and pick them up.

I have a total of 5 extra boxes.

I want these things gone, so call me to let me know you want them or just come and get them. I am at the house ( #2284), not the farm.

I did this to help out everyone who was wanting tomatoes, but I will think twice before doing this again.

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08/11/2026

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026:

To everyone who has placed an order with me for the second delivery of tomatoes:

There has been a delay in picking them up due to weather delaying the field ripening process. It will be a few more days before there will be any available for me to go pick up. The order I placed with Mandy is a fair amount of boxes so she and I will coordinate a day/time for me to go get them, once they are ready. It is an all day trip to get there and back so one trip is all I am making. They have to be able to get the entire order amount out of the field and into the boxes, and right now the weather is not cooperating with them, but when it does Mandy will be in touch with me and I will leave to go get them. Mandy doesn't think it will take long to get our order filled but it will require a few more days of wait time because they only harvest 2 to 4 times per week, depending on weather. I know all of you like them to be as fresh as possible so I will be there a very short time following them coming out of the field to get them loaded and brought back to you. Weather is a strange thing sometimes, but we are so thankful God gives us a great summer growing season to have things like field ripened tomatoes to enjoy. They are coming, I promise, just a few more days.

If your name is not currently on my list and you have decided that you now want some, please let me know ASAP. Text me your name, whether you are wanting canning/eating tomatoes or Roma tomatoes (great for salsa), and how many 25 pound boxes you desire. LAST CHANCE!!

08/01/2026

SATURDAY, AIGUST 1, 2026:

I'm posting about a few different thing, please read the entire post.

OKRA - If you are wanting okra, please contact me. We've been cutting okra for 5 or so weeks now so there's plenty for everyone. We cut it 3 times/week. Contact means call or text me. I have too much to do to constantly watch social media posts, so if you post on here, I very well may not see it.

PEAS - For those who have ordered peas, we still have more peas coming in and, therefore, more peas to pick, shell and get out to you. If you are not on our list for peas but are wanting some, you'll have to wait until we get to the bottom of the list and see if there are any remaining. If there are, I'll post on here, but we will not know that until sometime probably late September.

ONIONS - I have people asking about sweet onions. Yes we still have some remaining. If you want some, please make contact with me.

TOMATOES - If you are wanting more tomatoes, please call/text so I can make sure I get your name on the list for this next trip. I will be making this trip on either August 11 or August 12 and this will be the last trip for this year. We are getting canning/eating tomatoes and Roma tomatoes. Just let me know how many boxes of each you are wanting. I don't care how many of each you get, just make sure your name and the amount is on the list or it may not get picked up. There will be NO EXTRAS being picked up, just what is on the list. If you think your name is on the list but you're not sure, send it to me again, just to make sure. Boxes can be shared between multiple individuals but that is between yall. I just need one person in that group to contact me and tell me how many and which type. Again, I may not see comments on this post, so make sure direct contact is made with me. If you get my voice mail, leave a message.

MY WRIST - Many people have been asking for an update on my wrist. It's on the road to healing and I'm using it as much as I'm allowed to. It's in a brace to make sure I don't twist or bend it too much while working but I certainly use it while working. I'm not going to baby it because that will not benefit anyone or anything, so using it everyday is my best option. I don't believe there will be much, if any, sign that surgery was done when it does finally heal completely. Dr. Johnny Gibbs and his entire team at Lemak Health (Sports Medicine) in Birmingham did an excellent job. I am very pleased with the results. It is now up to me to make it be the best it can be by completing all the required PT and putting it back to use like nothing ever happened. I'm already back to lifting 7 to 10 pounds with it and holding that weight for at least 5 minutes or longer. It may never be back to 100%, but I intend to get it back to 95% at least. Thanks for asking everyone!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

07/11/2026

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026:

If you are wanting a box or two of tomatoes OR haven't yet picked up the box(es) you told me you wanted, please do so this morning. I'm down to 12 boxes remaining and they'll go to whomever is here first. It's getting hot outside and these tomatoes need to be inside your homes in the AC environment. Most of these are fairly large tomatoes and will make great sandwiches. I held one up for someone yesterday in Hamilton, and it filled my entire hand. It was well over a pound in weight just by itself. Not all are that way but a large percentage are. So, if you want some, come get them. If you don't need the entire box, share it with someone else who wants a few but not the entire box. You will not be disappointed.

07/10/2026

HAMILTON AREA...TOMATOES ARE COMING YOUR WAY

For all who are in the Hamilton area, I'm coming your way with about 20 boxes of Sweet Alabama Grown tomatoes. These are great for canning or eating. They are 25 pound boxes for $24 and they are beautiful tomatoes. They were picked and packaged on Monday and Tuesday this week and I picked them up at the farm that grew them on Wednesday. This is the last of the 75 boxes that we brought back. No limit on the number of boxes that can be purchased. SOME of the tomatoes in these boxes are big enough to cover a piece of bread...one slice. Three (3) people can share a box for $8 each and get 10-15 tomatoes for each person.

I will be at the Auto Locators building (across from Hardee's) starting at 2:30PM. I will be there until about 5:30PM or until sold out. These are some of Alabama's best tomatoes so don't miss out. GREAT FOR CANNING, EATING OR BOTH!! (UPDATE AT 4:30PM - Relocating to old gas station across from Lovett's due to incoming rain.)

Please spread the word to anyone in the area you think may want some. Please bring correct change if possible. Thank you.

07/09/2026

I'm getting a lot of texts and FB comments about these tomatoes. They are being purchased and the numbers are shrinking. SO, if you are wanting some, come now and get them, OR, send someone to get them. When this load is gone, they will be gone. If I go back, it'll be a few weeks down the road.

These are 25 pound boxes, grown by an awesome Alabama farm, picked earlier this week and delivered to this area for you by me. I only deal in the best, and here they are. I picked these up yesterday at the farm myself. Everything in these boxes are 100% usable, weather eating or canning. A really good group of people grew these tomatoes, so don't miss out. Stop dinging my phone to death and come get them. $24/box, please bring correct change if possible.

I'm here now and ready to get them transferred to you. There's also, squash, pickling cucumbers and sweet onions available as well.

My phone has locked the camera feature or I'd post a picture.

Rain could be coming in soon so come get these while it's not wet.

Sorry for the typo...the word should have been "whether eating or canning".

07/08/2026

TOMATOES HAVE ARRIVED!!

Please come get them. We're at 2284 County Highway 46, Brilliant. The rush has come and gone and a large number have been purchased. Please come soon if you're wanting to get some from this load.

07/07/2026

**** TOMATOES ****

For everyone wanting tomatoes...eating OR canning!!

Lord willing...there will be 70 boxes of tomatoes available tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 from 4PM until 6PM. They will be on a trailer, under the oak trees, in my parents front yard (house #2284). These will be great for eating OR for canning, whatever you choose.

After my doctor's appointment in the morning, dad and I will make our way on out to the Alabama farm that is growing these wonderful tomatoes to get them loaded and brought back for all of you. These are fresh Alabama grown tomatoes and are direct from a very reliable Alabama farm that grows some of the best tomatoes that we believe can be gotten in the state of Alabama. We've gotten tomatoes from this farm for a number of years now and you all have loved them, so we're doing it for you again this year as well. I schedule my pick-up days with them in connection with their harvesting schedule so that we can get you some of the best and freshest tomatoes available in the state...guaranteed!!

These will be 25 pound boxes and they are $24 per box (please bring correct change for the number of boxes you are wanting to pick up). Every tomato in these boxes will be 100% usable because they are fresh and direct from the farm to you. If you do not need an entire box, and would like to share the cost of the box with another individual, then that is between you and them; all I need is the $24 for the box. There is no limit as to the number of boxes you can purchase and if we sell out, then I can always call up my friends, place an order for more, and have another load here in just a few days. These will be sold direct to the end customer and not to retail venues. These are meant for home use by the individuals that will be eating them.

I know you all love great tasting tomatoes about this time every year, so here's your chance to get some of the best tomatoes in the state!! Don't miss out!! Remember, 4PM to 6PM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, at my parent's house (next door to the farm). Please forward this to anyone you know who might be looking for tomatoes to eat or can. We can always go back for more if we sell out of these, but I will need to know that the interest is there before we make a second trip (it's an all day trip event). So, please, come on out and get these while they are fresh and ready for you, and if we run out, please sign the list and you'll be the first to be notified as we go pick up a second load.

For those of you wanting Roma tomatoes for items that need a thicker, heavier tomato consistency, such as salsa and tomato sauce, there will be some boxes of those as well, but not in large numbers.

I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!!!! Please pass the word on to others. Thank you!!

07/05/2026

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026:

So sorry for the delay in posting. I just haven't felt up to running the rapid race over the last few weeks. I think the heat has gotten to me over the last two days. The AC in the house has just about stopped working and it's getting sticky.

I go back to the surgeon Wednesday for my post-OP check up and to get the stitches removed. A lot will be revealed when this really huge bandage is removed. I'll get to see what all took place during surgery. It'll feel like heaven when I get to just simply wash both my hands again like normal. I'm sure I'll leave the office with a new brace on my wrist but I'm being told that it will be one that will allow more movement. That'll be a really good thing. I'm SO looking forward to Wednesday!!

Farm stuff: Peas and okra are now coming in and we have been harvesting them as often as possible. If you are back in town from the holidays, are on the pea list and ready for some peas, please CALL ME. We have some that were picked over the holiday and I couldn't get in touch with anyone to come get them so we placed them in the refrigerator. There are a number of bags that need to find a new home. Please call me if you are wanting to come get them now.

We cooked some okra over the weekend and it was so good. I'm ready for okra about this time every year and that certainly hit the spot.

I should also have canning tomatoes sometime this week, if all goes as planned. I'll post again when I know what day, so stay tuned for that. It will be a first come, first serve on those so keep an eye out for that post if you, or anyone you know, are looking for those.

Thank you all for your support and encouragement as I climb this uphill battle with my broken wrist. I know I'll overcome it and that it needs time to heal, but finding that time is what is difficult for me right now. Too much to get done and not enough time to get it all done, even if I had two hands to work with. I'm not one to sit still and this situation is getting to me. I have to stay busy and work, just to keep my sanity. A day without work, is like a day without sunshine. I'll be climbing the walls if I'm forced to watch much more TV. I'm not a TV fan.

Stay cool this week and keep yourself hydrated. It's summertime in the south!!! I'll post again when I know more about tomatoes.

06/24/2026

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026:

Surgery update: It happened yesterday and I made it through. Dr. Gibbs told dad he inserted a 2" plate to connect everything back together and hold it like it should be held. That's a bigger plate than what was first discussed and I don't know any of the details as to why. He could have told me while he was doing it but I'm 100% sure I did not hear him. (Hahaha!)

I had such a hard time waking up and had such a negative reaction to all the meds, that it was almost 10PM when the car pulled into the driveway last night. However, when I woke up this morning things were a lot better. I ate a good breakfast and have been going ever since. I'm having some pain but nothing I can't handle. Dr. Gibbs does not want me doing anything for at least two weeks that will cause sweat to form under the heavy bandages, so that means I will not be able to harvest peas anytime soon. I guess we'll work through that situation when it appears.

I will say a great big THANK YOU to Dr. Gibbs, Lemak Health (Sports Medicine) and Grandview Hospital for a job well done. All the individuals that were part of the team that worked on me were really good. Polite, kind, helpful, understanding and professional. There were a lot of them and they everyone were good at the tasks assigned to them. This was the third surgery I have had at Grandview and I have fully recovered from the first two 100%. I have no doubt I will also recover from this one 100% as well.

Now, on to better things. If you want any squash, pickling cucumbers or very sweet onions, please come get them. I'm still working the farm so I'll be in and out of the field through out the day. Since I am not allowed to get sweat under my bandage, I can't linger outside for long periods of time. So, just ask dad if he's out in the shop or knock on the carport door and we'll get you some vegetables, not a problem. We've already grown and picked them for all of you, so please come get them. I'll still help, but it'll just be with one hand, not two. I've had a number of people asking about getting cucumbers in bucket loads to make pickles with, the answer is, SURE. Bring a bucket and we'll fill it up. We do that every year for people and this year is no different.

It's forecast to be in the 90's very soon so please stay cool and drink plenty of water. We'll be seeing you all very soon. Take care.