At the Farmers Market

Farmers Market season is in full swing now. It is wonderful to see all of my favorite growers and getting there advice about what to grow and how to solve problems in the garden. Getting share the excitement of the growing season with others in canning classes is thrilling as well. I'm looking forward to the season of canning that starts this Saturday with strawberries. I am hoping to try some new recipes out and add to my ever expanding stock of inventiveness by using what is local and fresh. 

Part of getting to know the people that grow the food you eat is getting to ask them questions about how they grow the food. Most of them are more than welcome to share there secrets and tricks. They are also more than welcome to share recipes for some of there more unusual ingredients. There is a great little farm in Chickamauga, GA Called Mahada Farms. They have some great eggs and if you are willing to take a drive out, you can pick up some free compost. My garden thanks Dianne this season for suppling fresh compost for a new garden plot.