Bud's Farm Market

10/08/2026

Hey Everybody,
All good things must come to an end-at least for this season anyway. 😊 A road crew is scheduled to repair Weinbach Avenue, from just south of the levee down to the construction site entry, and my driveway during the week of October 19. They expect to close Weinbach entirely at least part of the time. Therefore, Saturday, October 17 will be my last day of the season. I will have Scratch & Dents and a few Decorative Pumpkins until then or until they are gone, which ever comes first. This summer’s repeated heat waves have taken their toll on the plants so I will not have tomatoes late into the fall as in previous years.
This short video is from my latest “backstage” tour of the new bridge. What does not come through in the video and photos is the enormity of the size of this project. I hope when they have the grand, big bridge opening, officials will allow the general public to walk at least part of the project. It will absolutely blow your mind!😳
Finally, an equally enormous thank you to the ORX team (Walsch Construction and Traylor Brothers Construction) for restoring my property to back than better original condition. I have leased property to companies in the past who left my property a mess. These people have been great to work with. I can’t thank them enough. Thanks, ORX !
Enjoy the video, come get a few S & D’s if you need a last of the season fix, and I look forward to seeing everyone mid to late May 2027 !!!😎

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America !!!❤️🎂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 !!!
Here’s to the next 250 🥂🍾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

If only I could pick tomatoes this fast 😁🍅…

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father-figures out there who have supported and guided us on our journey. Happy Father’s Day, Dad; love always

06/03/2026

Inexplicably, I still do not have many ripe tomatoes. In over 30 years of growing, I think this is the latest I have ever gotten started. I now think I will be able to open about June 15-20. I will post again when I am more certain. Incidentally, I did have to taste test one of the early ones (product research, doncha know 😁). I had forgotten how good they really are, imo. OMG Sorry for the delay. I look forward to seeing everyone soon !!!

05/10/2026

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of the mothers who have nurtured, inspired, and led us along our path. Thanks, Mom

A HUGE THANK YOU to Evansville Living Magazine for including my DON’T MISS BIG DELICIOUS, JUICY TOMATOES in their farm market listing !!! 😀❤️🍅👍

FARM UPDATE. I still don’t have an exact opening day yet. The plants look extremely healthy, but I’m running a week or two later than usual this year due to a seed germination issue back in December. I’ll post when we get closer. My best guess is the first week of June.

BRIDGE UPDATE. The project manager tells me they expect to be 98% complete by July 4th - way ahead of schedule. They expect to return in September to resurface my driveway and repair Weinbach after the busy summer traffic. I’ve included some photos from my last site visit. If you are interested, the ORX (Ohio River Crossing) team has done a really excellent job of posting photos of the entire project. Here’s the link. (You will need to copy and paste in your web browser. I couldn’t get the link to link. Sorry.) https://i69ohiorivercrossing.com/videos-and-photos/section-3-indiana/

I look forward to seeing everyone soon !😀

04/01/2026

After a few minor setbacks in my development of the greatest invention ever in the plant world, (the Corny Tomato !!!), I have decided to pivot to my next greatest invention, …tadaaa… The Strawberry-Tomato !!! It only makes sense to combine summer’s favorite fruit (the strawberry) and summer’s favorite vegetable (the tomato). It’s Genius, right?! I don’t understand why no one has thought of this before, (or why the patent office continues to return my applications un-opened.) 🫤 I know everyone can’t wait to taste them, but you’ll have to wait just a little longer. I expect them to be ready by late May or early June. I will post opening day as we get closer. I look forward to seeing everyone !😁