N is for Nature, Nurture, Natural

This past Sunday, the Yanceyville Farmers Curb Market hosted its first plant sale and earth day celebration. Unfortunately, many booths were unfilled and the normal rush of customers were not there. Perhaps attendance was low because it was the day before tax day; perhaps because people are not yet familiar with the event; perhaps because the giant arts and crafts festival was taking place at the coliseum complex; just maybe the event could have benefitted from more advertising. At any rate, we hope that the event continues becaue the plants offered were great and seemed to be a good money value. Plus, vendors were very knowledgeable. One farmer and his wife took the time to explain three different kinds of thyme to us.

We're using the above photo of the event to help with this week's ABC Wednesday post. Today is "N" day for "N" is for nature, nurture, natural. Natural produce helps keep us and the earth healthy and nature is our most important resourse. We must nurture it. From insects to trees and everything in-between, nature keeps us healthy. "N" is the second most commonly used consonant in the English alphabet; second only to "T".  We hope you are doing somethi-N to make today special. We hope the plant/earth day event will happen again next year. In the meantime, if you still need plants, consider the Herb Society's event at the Greek Orthodox Church this Thursday. Here is a write-up from four years ago.

Comments

[Richie]

I know that if an event like this were held near where my daughter lives she would have been there.
An Arkies Musings

[Leslie]

As you say, there were a lot of other things happening to put a damper, so to speak, on the plant sale. Glad you enjoyed your day out.

Leslie
abcw team

[Roger Green]

Always difficult getting NEWISH events off the ground. Sounds like a good idea, tho.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

[Janis of So Cal]

Great looking plants on the tables. As Roger stated it is always hard to get a new event going and they will hopefully take away a learning experience from this at least.
Perhaps next year it will grow!

[Oakland Daily Photo]

I hope they continue with the effort. Sometimes it takes a while to build the momentum for a new event.