Farmer's Market Fun

We trolled farmer's markets yesterday. First we thought we'd check out a smaller market west of us, we were hunting pumpkins, and it turned out to truly be the smallest farm market we've ever been to. There were three vendors. On a Saturday. We kept lookin' around for the others but that was it. A total surprise, and no pumpkins. We did get some tasty Mutsu apples for the road though. After that we went straight to the biggest market in town, Green City Market. It was a beautiful 80 degrees and the market was packed. We found our pumpkins and some Spy's (for pies), a bunch of big, crunchy carrots, a 1/2 gal. of Golden Delicious cider (light and sweet with a touch of acidity) and yummy baked goods from a friend of mine. The carrots went into chicken and dumpling stew and the Spy's E made into a crisp. Yummy dinner.

We also visited the Lincoln Park Farm/Zoo which is right across the street and the boys got to see a couple o' big John Deere's and some ponies, cows, steers, and chickens and Ian got to pet the goats. After that, while I went to get the car the boys got a botany lesson in the park from E as they went seed hunting in the arbor.

A very good day.

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We're just a movin' and a shakin' down here. Noa's learning to dance. Muddy Waters gets his groove on. Ian in in preschool and loves it. His counting is getting good and he is getting a hang of spelling simple words. He is also developing a creative imagination, making up his own songs and "talking silly stuff" as he puts it. #3 is getting bigger everyday. They say he is as big as a spaghetti squash! Gonna have another big one.

Our garden is winding down and up. The tomatoes are on their way out but I just finished the cold frame so we'll be harvesting some beets and greens and radishes and carrots and maybe even a turnip or two well into December. The radishes will be ready next week and I'll put in some spinach or lettuce in its place and cross my fingers. There will be a bake sale on the sixth of November at the garden and I'll be making bread or pies to sell for the garden.

See some you soon.