Farmer's Market Treasures

On Saturday, Dh and I spent a nice morning strolling around the local farmer's market.  Our mission: to spend at least $10 on locally produced goods.  The movie, Fresh, introduced us to the idea that if everyone would spend at least $10 a week on locally produced goods, we could sustain local farming.  So, we got out there and spent our $10.  First, I chose a small Borage plant to tuck into the last spot in one of my garden boxes with Better Boy tomatoes, mild peppers and Spicy Globe Basil.  Then, it was Dh's turn.  He chose a jar of locally produced Honey Jelly.  We weren't sure what Honey Jelly was, but it sure sounded good.  Turns out it is a delicious treat that tastes like honey, but spreads more like jelly - Honey Jelly (Duh!).

We were delighted to find that the farmer's market had grown since the last time we visited.  We enjoyed checking out all of the new and returning vendors, but we particularly enjoyed sampling the spreadable goat's milk cheeses, sniffing the goat's milk soaps and chatting in the Master Gardener's tent about the many uses of Borage. We are already looking forward to next week's treasures.

After the morning spent at the farmer's market, I was inspired to get my deck container garden planted.  This year, the deck is host to 2 Sweet 100 cherry tomato plants, 2 Yellow Pear cherry tomato plants, 4 Bonnie's Green Bell peppers, Oregano, Thyme, Parsley, Bee Balm and one lone Petunia.  We had very good luck with the plants on the deck last year, so we have high expectations for this year. What have you had the best luck with in containers?