A Slice of Southern Illinois
Strawberry season has arrived in Southern Illinois. Blueberries, lavender, and other fresh edible treats will soon follow. Peonies are blooming, and Zinnia and sunflower fields will likely be ready in the future months for gorgeous bouquets. Don't forget that there is even a gourmet mushroom farm. As a kid, my parents took us to pick … Continue reading Straight from the Patch
I decided to take a short video as I made my first lap around the stands at the Carbondale Community Farmer's Market this morning. The video has been posted on YouTube. (If all goes well, it is also embedded in this post...) I was amazed at the quality and variety we have here even during … Continue reading A Walk Through the Winter Farmer’s Market
Last Sunday, I finally made it to the Carterville Farmers' Market in it's new time slot. Since it now runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays at Cannon Park, there was plenty of time to walk around and grab lunch at the market after church. Although it was a pretty hot afternoon, I … Continue reading The New Carterville Farmers’ Market
It was still pretty warm this morning, but the weather was perfect for the Carbondale Farmer's Market. Despite a late start, I still arrived in time to snap some photos, shop a bit, and get my iced holy basil tea. Many dogs enjoy walking around the market each week with their humans. Beautiful fresh flowers … Continue reading Sunshine and Market Fresh
