Remembering a sunny flower market
June 25, 2012
Sunflower happiness! On this 100-degree, hot, dry Monday, I’m feeling the need for a pick-me-up, and maybe you are too. Drought and wildfires are afflicting much of the country, so let’s escape with a virtual visit to the farmers market at the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. I took these pictures on a golden fall morning two years ago. I hope you enjoy the reprise.
Have a happy, sunflowery day!
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This is just what the garden soul needs today. It is droughty here. Sad. These pictures remind me that it will get better eventually…I hope.
I’m sorry about your drought in Indiana, Lisa. I hope you and your garden get some relief soon. —Pam
A pickmeup, indeed, Pam, and much needed. I just came in sopping wet with sweat, from trying to shade and rescue some droopy, humidity-cooked plants. I’m ready to start visualing rain. Can’t hurt.
I’m with you, Sandy. Raindrops, raindrops, raindrops! —Pam
All those bunches of beautiful blooms are so pretty and cheerful! Nothing like flowers for a pick-me-up!
So true. I wish I had one of those big, beautiful bouquets in my house right now. —Pam
Great bouquets!! They are quite colorful! I think $6 a bunch is a bargain! Thanks for sharing.
Isn’t $6 a good deal?! —Pam
Pam, in the third picture, what’s the purple flower? Sad, I’m growing it and can’t remember what it is!!!! Thanks, Becky
I think it’s mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea), Becky. —Pam
That’s my neighborhood! Well, sort of. I live about 12 miles from downtown Madison. Thanks for the reminder to get down to the farmer’s market more often. It is a treasure! And the baked goods are awesome, too. 🙂 If you’re ever in Madison again, let me know. I’d love to meet you in person!
You live in a beautiful city, PlantPostings. We were smitten by Madison when we were there—and the Olbrich Botanical Gardens! Do you know Mark and Linda from Each Little World? I met up with them while I was there, and Linda gave me a tour around town. If I’m ever lucky enough to return, I’d be delighted to meet you next time! —Pam
Oh, what lovely bouquets! I have an older friend who was a flower farmer, and our booths used to be next to each other at the market. He would always give me the most beautiful bouquets–and he would sell them at such a steal. If only I had land, I would be a flower farmer so that I could make many, many people happy with gorgeous blooms like my friend did. Thanks so much for sharing such cheerful photos!
Flower sellers sell more than just flowers, don’t they? They also offer a handful of happiness! —Pam
The main thing that struck me, after the beauty and color was the need the seller felt to point out that his flowers were beautiful… Talk about stating the obvious.
True. And yet just to write “Flowers” would have seemed so dry, I’m guessing. 🙂 —Pam
I love the Madison Farmer’s Market. I always try to get back down there when I go back to WI. There’s nothing like waking up early on a Saturday morning and strolling around the square with an iced coffee & watching the people. The cheese curds I buy there are always amazing.
You know, Lori, I have tried a couple of times to develop a taste for cheese curds (my dad lived in WI for a while, so he’d serve them). But I’ve decided you have to be born there to appreciate that particular texture, and the squeak as you chew them. —Pam