Early Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market, there was a just a little touch of fall in the air. Cooler temps made for a nice start to the day. But soon, the day went back into summer mode with bright sunshine and hotter temps. It was fitting though, because there are still plenty of summer favorites available from the farmers.
Summer Okra still in good supply
Fresh picked Herbs from Bloomsbury Farm
Cucumbers, Large and Small Tomatoes from May Lo Fresh Produce
Green Beans from Rainbow Hill Farm
Fresh Plump Tomatoes from Rainbow Hill Farm
Mark Alan Artisan Woods
But this past Saturday was also the very first market day of September and while we are all about fresh food from local farms, September brings more unique arts and crafts to the Franklin Farmers Market. Every Saturday in September we celebrate the local artisans of middle Tennessee. Long time favorites, such as V’s Pottery, Lovely Beads by Brenda and Mark Alan Artisan Woods are at the market through September, but there are new crafts people too, like El’s Silverware and Glass Gardens by RuthE.
Hand made beads from Lovely Beads by Brenda
Hand carved wood from Mark Alan Artisan Woods
Custom made craft baskets from Bloomin’ Baskets
September also brings the first of big beautiful flowers to market too, like those from Bloomin’ Baskets and the huge mums from Purple Tree Farm. And the first of the pumpkins are also starting to show up. Pumpkins little and big, orange or striped white and green were spotted this past Saturday. Fresh apples are now at the market too, along with apple cider. Fall is definitely just around the corner.
Nice variety of Pumpkins from Purple Tree Farm
Just picked Apples from Rainbow Hill Farm
Apple Cider from Kirkview Farm
Fresh Carrots from Norris Family Farm
Sharon talking recipes with a young chef!
Fresh Baked Cookies from Dozen
Great Traditional Bluegrass from the Franklin Square Pickers
And with the approach of cooler weather, some of what occurs each fall at the market is quite odd. Things start to look different and curious characters begin to appear. Keep your eyes wide open…They are coming to the market soon. Very soon.
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