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Out with a broken foot, I missed all the nice markets in August and September, and now I just get the cold ones in October. It’s 42 degrees and chilly.
But, here’s Bob Karr selling apples and honey and cider. He said yesterday was probably the last bunch of school kids to tour The Orchard for the season. He gets about 20-30 tours each fall. In this last batch were youngsters from Reading school.
I bought some honey and a bag of Arkansas Black apples. He said if you need to throw a rock that an Arkansas Black was a pretty good substitute. It’s firm and tart, he said, and they have good staying power. They’d last till spring in the bottom of the fridge, he said.
And I bought some onions: yellow, white, red.
This guy sold jewelry – chokers and earrings and pendants.
The Conways had some interesting squash. I bought some green and Anaheim peppers here.
I entered the drawing for a gas power blower. Proceeds go to the Farmers Market. Blower and a mower were donated by PrairieLand Partners John Deere.
Our maroon van is behind the mower (bottom photo). I even saw Cheryl take this photo. It was a great market for sure!!!!!
Yep, them Arkinsaw Blacks am firm… hard is the correct term here… but they am full of flavors and juices… and is what I call “reeeel apple”… !! Enjoy..!! Sure do miss them Farmer type market..!
Did you think to enter my name for the blower? No? Well durn, maybe next time. I want some of those Granny Smith and Johnathan apples too!