I had to run to the big city today, which entails going through the little city and States Produce Stand. I remember seeing it when we used to drive this way once a month to see patients at satellite clinics as far back as 1996. I really do not know how long it has been in business, but that is a while.

A local tradition continues!


By the time I started shopping there around 2011, the person running the place was a fairly young woman, 40's I would guess. She tried to give local farmers an outlet to sell their goods in addition to keeping a supply of popular items shipped in. She was a fun lady and she is sorely missed. She died suddenly last year, no one was sure the stand would be open this year.

She had a great sense of whimsy.


I was very pleased to see that it opened recently and had time to stop in today. It is not fully stocked yet, but it looks like they are continuing the tradition. This time of year they offer really nice garden starts, always healthy and happy looking.

Meticulously tended starts always have a better "vibe!"
I have sworn off gardening this year, I just have too many things on my plate. These little portulaca were just irresistable though. I have one spot where I KNOW no one will be running heavy equipment: Next to the power pole!

Some of you are coming with me!

The only produce I bought was a bit of local asparagus. It is the tail end of the season for it, I just had to have one more nice helping. There was not a lot in yet, but I overheard the very young woman at the checkout saying she was trying to contact all the old suppliers so I hope the next time I am by this is packed to the rafters like it used to be.

A little sparse, but it is early in the season.


This is my entry into the weekly #MarketFriday challenge hosted by the charming @dswigle. All photos taken today with my Samsung Galaxy cell phone.
Thanks for stopping by!

NAMASTE!