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Between three and six in the morning on March 26th, 2021 the Etowah river in Lumpkin County flooded after five to six inches of rain in the headwaters. Our neighbors--Tom & Vivian helped move the chickens and turkeys, but it was too late to move the tractor, other small machines, and tools when the water kept rising. This picture was taken after the flood had already subsided about two feet and you can see the high water mark on the building. We were so shocked and depressed to see everything, especially the tractor, but many friends supported us. We all appreciate your warm hearts and generosity to support our recovery! Overcoming this adversity has certainly put more meaning to our name "Revival Gardens!" We are currently working on the foundation for a building on higher ground that will better protect our irrigation pump, tractor, and other equipment. We hope you will join us for a garden dinner or other events we have throughout the year.
There were a lot of things floating in the three feet of water inside the kitchen/pavillion.
A 'strainer' of twigs that had caught on the tree!
Many materials floated downriver but a few hung-up on the tractor.
We were thrilled to get our tractor running again after days working on it.
Lettuce, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers etc
Planting potatoes first after the flood.
Martin helped lay blocks for a new storage building on higher ground.
A common yellowthroat checking on the progress of the clean-up!
The pump required more professional attention despite our best efforts.
April 29th, 2021- A late frost hit the persimmons flowers and blueberries.
The surviving cabbages bounced back!
June 1st, 2021 - We finally got horse manure.
June 13th 2021
Reinforcing the pavilion footers. to.
A new, used kitchen stove for the kitchen-pavilion
Rebuilding the front landing and steps
New potatoes!
prep for the first garden dinner
June 26th, 2021 - The first dinner in the kitchen-pavilion
"Flash flood sale"
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