Finally made it to the new Farmer’s Market at Grove Park in RB.  I was all set to go a couple of weeks ago but then discovered it was a late afternoon market and, being unwilling to tackle the traffic, crowds, parking etc. by that time of the day, opted out.  Today I subbed for someone at work so had the perfect opportunity, getting off at five.  Parking was no problem at all and the market is very nicely set up under trees.  I was looking for three stalls in particular…primarily the Lavender Fields Farm stall followed by Sam Yoder and Delaware Meat (or Packing?) Co.  Found the Lavender stall…hard to drag myself away but, at least when I did, I was euphoric…:)  No sign of Yoder’s and the Delware Meat (or Packing?) Co. seemed to be out of what I wanted (as were many of the stalls selling breads etc.).  One thing I did notice was that the organic produce stands had some of the best looking produce I’ve seen in a long time..particularly of the organic variety. 

 

I wish it was a morning market but I’ll definitely return though perhaps still not on a hot, beach/tourist season day (mostly because I don’t like the heat)…maybe if I work another Tuesday…but I’m thinking towards Fall, if they keep it going that late in the year.  In this year of extremely arid weather, with local farmers struggling to do their best, support your Farmer’s Markets…wherever they are.  It’s worth it both to yourself and to them for the effort.  The cheeses are delicious, fruits fresh and unblemished and the Lavender products…well worth the visit all by itself.    

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