Ada Village Farmers' Market ~ June 7, 2016

This was the coldest, opening day that I can recall but it was still wonderful to see all the vendors set up today. Many were familiar from previous years but there were also new booths and product to be seen.

These twig wreaths were cool and I almost took one home.

And who can resist fresh flowers, and bread & cheese?

There was a nice mix of produce for so early in the year, and it's still not too late to plant some of your own!

Fresh fish from up north was available along with whitefish dip ~ had to have some.

My last stop was at a new vendor, Grampa's Pastys.

Between the Yooper and the Cornish, we preferred the Yooper. Apparently Rutabaga makes all the difference :-)

The market runs every Tuesday from now until fall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, in the parking of The Community, 7239 Thornapple River Drive. Music is generally playing from 12:30 - 2:30 pm and children's activities will also be taking place.

So come on out and enjoy the bounty that springs forth in a Michigan summer.

June 2012 Opening

Hatatouille Hat Contest August 2011 

 

A visit to Meijer Gardens ~ 5/27/16

Being a member, I come here often and sometimes just for a place to walk. This spring has been particularly beautiful with the cherry blossoms blooming in the Japanese Garden. The cherry blossoms are now finished but there's always something else making an appearance. This afternoon I carried an umbrella as I was greeted by this sky.

But the gray clouds moved along and before I left the sun returned to really steam things up. First thing out of the building I was greeted by this row of rhododendrons, and how splendid they are.

The trees in the Japanese Garden have greened up and everywhere you look the view is spectacular,

 and reflections mirror the beauty of nature including the passing, gray skies.

Check out these two photos from 3/25/16:

And two from 4/29:

 Today rhododendrons and azaleas are starring.

Vivid color is everywhere.

How could anyone resist walking down this inviting path?

The earlier rain had driven most people away so I was lucky enough to enjoy these moments in solitude.

Iris are also taking their turn throughout the gardens.

You'll see a variety of different things in bloom each time you visit,

but the Iron Tree and American Horse will always be there for you.

  12 seconds of this cool water feature