Saturday Morning Farmer's Market

In the parking lot of a former elementary school now turned into a Chili's resturant is Tulsa's thriving farmer's market. Located at 15th and Peoria in Tulsa's midtown the market bustles from 7:00 to 11:30 AM every Saturday morning.


We arrived about 9:00 and some stalls had already sold out and gone home. The early shoppers get the best goodies.



Wonderful vegetables fresh from the garden -- Leeks, fennel, radishes, beets, broccoli,asparagus.


Delicious pastries.


Pies, cakes, and quiches.


Heavenly crusty bread.


Handmade ceramics and various crafts.


An excellent band doing Neil Young covers (among other things).


A variety of herbs ready for planting.


Daylillies to set out.


Onions


Turnips, bibb lettuce, kale


Bags of spinach, new potatoes


Cabbage, carrots, squash, broccoli, brussel sprouts, sold by real farmers!



Even baskets of fresh cut flowers. Everything for sale at Tulsa's Farmers Market.

Spring Rain in Tulsa

For the last several years we have been short on rainfall. This year however, we have been getting some nice long soaking rains. My little Rain Frog has been bravely measuring the amount of rain. Over the past 3 days we have had 3 5/8 inches (9.2cm). My garden is laughing with joy!


The inscription around the base says "May God Shower You With His Blessings".

Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden

The Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden is part of Woodward Park and one of my favorite places to spend a little time. For a brief history click HERE. The park is near home and always very attractive.

Oklahoma became a state in 1907 and is celebrating its centennial year. One event is the planting of 500 new rose bushes in the garden. For the Tulsa World article click HERE.







Betty Boop









Shreveport






A small army of gardeners keep the park near perfection.








Susan and Smokey






Julia Child




Chicago Peace


Charlotte Armstrong




I apologize for not remembering all the names. I resolve to start carrying a notebook. I hope you enjoyed the roses.