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Albemarle County, Buy Fresh Buy Local, Charlottesville, city market, fall, farmer's market, key lime pie, lifestyle, shop local
Fall arrived right on time, yet I did not want to let summer bounty slip by without sharing numerous market images, taken this month. Enjoy!
Attending a local farmer’s market as a vendor or as a customer, is a very special event. It is a community who follows the seasons with dedication and appreciation. It is a place for sharing and educating; coaxing the senses away from the routine — nudging compassion to full fruit.
outrageous mushrooms from our local shroom man. Freshness like this is only found at your local farmer’s market!
2015 was the first time I raised Sakata’s Lilliput melons…delicious beyond words, yet the plants had mighty fungal issues. The melons did not go to market, but I had to show them off here.
showstopper sunflowers
the first Crenshaw squash appears at market in September
dazzling peppers!
scallions anyone?
vibrant eggplant appear to glow in the morning light!
calories don’t count on weekends!
this fabulous bread is baked in an outdoor wood oven!
coffee makes the world go round, and this vendor peddles his way to market
I could not resist this image ~ an enviable braid
toddlers make great subjects as they free-flow through the market
this young man may have a modeling career in his future
a tender moment between father and infant
lastly, I shamelessly plug my famous key lime pie. The banner drove sales higher this season, quoting what customers named my pie back in 2005.
October’s end marks the culmination of my fifteenth season as a vendor at the largest farmer’s market in central Virginia. If I had an inkling of what I would become when I left a professional life in DC, and returned to my small hometown, I would have fallen over laughing. Life has a way of throwing curve balls, and one must dodge and roll to stay in the game. home, garden, life is my testament.
Happy fall, dear followers. I always enjoy hearing from you in the comments section.
Copyright © 2015 By Diane LaSauce All Rights Reserved
home, garden, life 
You have some beautiful images in this post, the mushrooms especially. I too like that braid.
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Humble thanks Donna! Happy,safe, and healthy holidays and 2016!
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Great photos, Diane! And nice to discover that you participate in a Farm Market. I have also, though this year, just doing baked goods for lack of gardening time this year.
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Glad you stopped by Maggie…discover many more essays using the search bar.
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Farmers markets are such a treat. I’m sure everyone that has stopped by your spot has gone away with a big smile from the purchases they have made. Well done.
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Thank you for your kind words of support Karen.
Most shoppers have not a clue how challenging farmer’s market vending can be. In a town with limited employment opportunities, this venue was the only way to get my products out there.
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Great collection of photos accompanying this post!
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I loved your post, Diane. A beautiful tribute to Farmers’ Markets.
Julie ~ sent via email
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Diane, what beautiful, beautiful photos! And congrats on your 15th year at the market – you done good! Like others above – wish you could send that key lime pie around, too. Maybe someday I’ll get there – save me a slice. 🙂
jeanne
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Thanks Jeanne.
On the last leg of 2015 market in October. Just wish the rain would move offshore!
Cannot believe how the years passed! Never planned this occupation, yet it does allow me great freedom year round. No commuting for me! 😉
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Congratulations on your fifteenth farmer’s market, and may there be many more! If we ever get to the Central Virginia markets I’ll be lining up for some of that Key Lime Pie! Your photos are lovely, what a treat to see life in another part of the world…thank you, and enjoy the fall..
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Thank you! I am enjoying your “spring” posts too!
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A beautiful trip through your summer and market days. I enjoyed the tour! Now all I can think of is pimento cheese for supper with Key Lime pie for dessert. I fear the PC I could find here would not work at all … I just want some of yours. Maybe refrigerated boxes of goodies could be your next venture.
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When you fire up the car, you and Mr. G head this way for both!
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I wish you could email key lime pie.
Tom
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So do I Tom, so do I!
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Happy fall to you too…I missed your post for a while. Its not your fault, I was away. I loved each and every pic of yours. But, I love the mushrooms and peppers as they are my all time favourite.
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Glad you are back Raastha! Thanks for your kind comments!
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