Farmers' Market Opening Day!!

I'm absolutely ecstatic that the Farmers' Market opened in Weare today. It is very small - maybe 15 vendors give or take - but I feel like I'm finally getting to know them & it's a nice kick-off to the summer. Plus, they had live music today, which was great! With my crazy work schedule last summer I missed almost every one. This year I'm going to try to make it to as many as possible.

I was able to restart my herb garden, which has dwindled over the years after receiving a spectacular assortment as a wedding shower present. And then Red ate my beautiful basil plant that I picked up at the Farmers' Market last year. Note to self, place herb garden where the puppers can't get to it!

Rosemary, Greek oregano, basil and sage from Warner River Organics

And even more goodies......

Goats milk, oatmeal and tea tree soap from Clayton's Way Farm, apple pie jam (YUM!) by Chase's Country Corner and an adorable craft tote for my niece's 7th birthday present made by Melissa Mellor - all based out of Weare.

Then I headed up to Woodbury's Garden Center here in Weare to pick up some plants to add to our garden. It was really overwhelming! I can't believe how many plants they had to choose from. I picked out two easy plants that will hopefully attract bees and hummingbirds. I hope to add a plant here and there throughout the summer and then plant bulbs in the fall.

Caradonna Meadow Sage (in the back) and 'Twilight' Speedwell