Our little farmers' market has grown leaps and bounds since its inception 6 or 8 years ago. It started in the parking lot of the Episcopal church as an outreach ministry for local truck farmers. It didn't take long for the budding enterprise to outgrow it's home and cause gridlock on the busy streets near the church.
It temporarily relocated to a local park where it was able to enjoy some expansion but parking remained an issue. The market made one final move last year to what will most likely be its final home. There is plenty of room for growth and parking isn't an issue, at least not yet.
The market affords local growers an opportunity to sell fresh produce to islanders eager to grab up everything they have to offer. In addition to fresh produce, there are flower stands, bakery stalls, and arts and crafts from nearby artisans.
It seems every week a new tent is added.
I love to stroll through the market, examine the produce and almost always come away with a sweet bouquet of flowers. (He fellas, you can snag a dozen roses for Valentines Day for a mere $10. Not bad eh?)
This week I was on the hunt for corn on the cob. That's one of the benefits of living in south Florida in the winter, home grown tomatoes and corn on the cob in February.
Now that is paradise.
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At least it's summer somewhere! Thanks for the virtual trip out of the frozen northeast!
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