We have been seeing a sign on the side of Hwy 89A that says “Fresh Produce”. We always forgot to stop until on the way back home, and by then we have already bought groceries in town. So, yesterday when we went to town to get some work done on the truck, we decided to see what they had for sale.
I’m really glad we went in there. The front yard was full of flowers–cosmos, roses, and sunflowers. It was like an oasis in the middle of the desert!
I’m sure if we had gone in there earlier in the year we could have gotten some lucious blackberries. There were just a few left, not enough to do anything with. They sure looked good, though.
He had some cantaloupes growing but these weren’t ready yet. Maybe next week?
The corn was white, and the ears were very nicely filled out. I made creamed corn, fresh off the cobb–mmmmmmm.
Look at that chard! That is one of my very favorite vegetables. I got a head of lettuce, fresh from the ground, and tomatoes, vine ripened, which we haven’t had in a couple of years. He has yellow tomatoes, roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and regular red tomatoes. We got some of each kind. And they were soooo gooood!
He also has pumpkins, broccoli, tomatillos, onions, and potatoes. I only wish we had been going in there all summer.
geogypsy says
I just noticed that sign Tuesday. So glad you stopped. Next time we will too. Hope they are still in business next year. Did they have any green tomatoes? Maybe this is how we get a fresh vegie basket going at the NR.
Fab Grandma says
He did have green tomatoes. And if you go, you have to knock on his door and tell him you want to buy some veggies. He picks everything fresh while you are there.
diane says
What a great find. Nothing beats fresh!!Where are you now?
Fab Grandma says
We are still at the Grand Canyon–well be leaving here October 25 headed east to Alabama.
csmith133 says
I haven’t used my Roma tomatoes yet, but the fresh-picked broccoli was delicious.
Fab Grandma says
OMG, girl, the yellow tomatoes were soooo delicious!
Judy Bell says
Sure can’t beat fresh vegies!
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
What a find out there in the desert especially!! I LOVE chard and it is so hard to find. Always used to plant it when we had a garden.
Fab Grandma says
I never had chard until we worked in Gettysburg in 2007—it is now my favorite veggie. It is so good!
Lynn Barry says
The pics are gorgeous, you truly are a gifted photographer. HUGS
Fab Grandma says
Thank you for the lovely compliment, Lynn.
Nancy Mehegan says
Absolute love the photos! Wish I lived on a farm like that!!! Nancy Mehegan, http://www.Vaboomer.com (baby boomer news & views)