Last night Pam and I went to Hayward's, a local greenhouse, owned and run by Leighton and Shirley. They are in their 70's and it's unbelievable how hard they work. They are incredibly knowledgeable and energectic and creative- you should see the bizarre and brilliant contraptions that Leighton comes up with, like beans growing upside down. I wish I could describe it better, but I just can't.
Anyway, the Hayward's are wonderful. And
hilarious. Pam often helps out at the greenhouse, and we go there lots to pick up plants or to amuse ourselves. Last night we went for ice cream (because, along with plants, they also sell ice cream). And Leighton gave us a cucumber.
A FRESH CUCUMBER. IN JUNE! Of course this is possible because the plants were raised in the greenhouse, started early, etc. Still. How wonderful! How Magical! Look at this:
Just
beautiful. We each had two cucumber sandwiches.
Speaking of delicious fresh food, Pam and I went to the farmers market in Florenceville-Bristol today. It was the first day of the market, which will now be held on every Thursday for the rest of the season. And we bought
FRESH STRAWBERRIES! And oh my goodness, I think they are the best things I've ever eaten. You should be jealous of me.
The strawberries were from Shauna McIntosh, who is actually the daughter of the aforementioned Hayward's. Fancy that!
There was also a lady with a red hat selling a bunch of old jewelry at the farmers market. And look what I got from her:
A pretty little pony brooch!
ALSO, Pam's gardens have become home to some very fascinating creatures. We adore them and I thought I should share them with you.
Pam informs me the gnome infestation happens every year. Not to worry, though. They are peaceful little beings and benefit surrounding plantlife. And Pam would know about these things.
She's the boss. She has a book about gnomes. She says "[reading the book] is the only true way to know about the gnome reality. And anyone who's read the book knows that to be the truth." She also advises against seeing the movie
Gnomeo and Juliet.
It's a very good read.
As you have probably picked up from the amount of
large text and exclamation marks, I am in a very good mood. And I hope you are too. Happy Thursday!
Hey didn't we see that book somewhere before?? You were going to get it for me for my birthday.
ReplyDeleteYES! I was going to ask you about it. We saw it at antiques and funk. It's the most hilarious. I wish I would have bought it.
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