Nowadays, almost every town has a local farmer’s market. If you haven’t visited yours, you must put it at the top of your “things to do” list. I hardly ever miss a Saturday morning market in Lawrence, Kansas. We left for TEXAS yesterday to help our baby move to grad school, but first we had to make her last run through the market. And for some reason it isn’t complete unless you take your dog….

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And everybody else takes their dog….

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And all the dogs meet each other…..

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And the smart dogs take their owners…..

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Directly to the booth that sells the homemade dog treats, in many tantalizing flavors, of course!

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My good friend, Friday, happens to date farmer, Avery.  No matter, I would still think his greens are the best and purdiest at the market.

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Then there are the beautiful flowers, everywhere!  Peonies are in season now and I think may be my fav!

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There are always musicians about, usually playing some good bluegrass.

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OMG, who can resist the homegrown tomatoes that can only be found this early in the season at the market!

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Friends Joe and Jenny make fabulous Green Tea and Chai cakes and the best Granola bars you will ever taste.  All vegan, wheat and gluten free. 

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Lately, I have heard their bars nicknamed “JenJoeLa”.  They are GGOOOOODDDD!!  Joe is also taking good care of the ducks while we are away, thanks Joe and Jenny!

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Finally, if you think you’ve seen all there is to see, try going the next week because you never know who might appear with something that you need SO badly…….like WORM CASTING TEA.  I’ll leave you with that!

Comments

  1. persey on 2009.10.17

    I had to comment. I live n LA and was looking up the farmer market in Lawrence since I know my sister works there and I found this page. It was soooo cool to see a pic of my sister on your site! Friday is the best sister in the whole world! I also admire your bookshelf! I just finished The Glass Castle last night. I know the author has a new one out but I usually dont buy hardback unless I get a deal so guess I willl have to wait. Anyway. I had to comment on seeing my beautiful sis here on your site. and great photos too. I hope to come out and visit Lawrence soon.

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