Image: Ryan Ray Photography/Lavender Joy Weddings/Bows + Arrows via Style Me Pretty Happy Monday, lovelies! The theme for this month is farmer’s market, and we’ll be focusing on everyth…

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Old-fashioned apple orchard harvest (Jonathan and Delicious). You can see another cluster of bushel baskets in the distance. View on Black and LARGER. While visiting Payson, Utah a few years ago, we came across a small, family farm that raised apples (it's on the right side of the road, just before you drive up Payson Canyon). Ever since that first visit, we've tried to stop by around the last week of September. Styling: As a former commercial photographer, I rarely photograph a shot just as I see, except when I'm doing editorial or environmental photography. My wife and I polished the top layer of apples (taking off the haze and dust) in the four or five closest baskets, in order to increase the color saturation; and I rearranged the position of the baskets slightly to make the shot more visually appealing. A little styling BEFORE the shot will dramatically improve most photographs. I strongly believe in "fixing" problems before you start shooting, instead of trying to correct it later in Photoshop. The difference between a polished apple and an over-saturated apple in Photoshop is the difference between "appealing" and "garish". Camera info: This image was shot on film, the last week of September, and not scanned digitally until a few years later. (I forget how nice EXIF is. ;-) The camera was a Nikon FM2, using a 24mm F2.8, and the exposure was probably about F11 @ 1/8 second, using Fujichrome Velvia 50 (taken in open shade, about an hour before sunset). Breaking the rules: Can a photographer create his own unique style and following by breaking one of the basic rules of composition? Phil Koch did. Please check out the new 'Horizons' gallery i recently created for 18 of Phil's best images, and get some ideas on how you might bust out of your rut. Sharing, Downloads, and Prints: Need a free image for your personal blog, or want to discuss a commercial license? Contact me or send an email to royce.bair at gmail dot com. Prints and Downloads are available on SmugMug. Subscribe to my newsletter. Follow my blog: Your Photo Vision Follow me on Twitter

We learned all about Apples this week! We used our theme of Apples to learn about letters, patterns, and plants. We learned how and where apples grow. We even tasted apples and cooked apple tarts! Here is a look into our week of Apples... Playing in the Apple Orchard We painted apples and learned the parts of an apple We tasted different types of apples. We then wrote a journal and graphed our favorite apple. Making homemade apple tarts Counting and Sorting apples from the apple tree We learned about patterns this week. We used classroom items to practice and create patterns. Check out these AB patterns! We began discussing the letter Aa. We learned how to write the letter Aa, the sounds that the letter Aa makes, as well as words that begin with Aa. It has been another great week in Pre-K 4!!

Just pile everything in one pot, bring it to a boil, and let it cook for a few minutes ~ that's it!

This chunky applesauce recipe is so delicious, with notes of cinnamon and a hint of lemon. We never just make one batch--it's that good! If you'd rather skip the canning part, you can just make the applesauce, eat as much as you can, and refrigerate the leftovers, covered, for a couple of days. This recipe is lightly adapted from one on The Farmer's Wife blog.

If you want the freshest OJ, you'll have to go to Florida. The South Naples Citrus Grove has more than just Oranges. They carry all kinds of citrus fruits.

Missing your field trip due to distance learning? This digital experience mocks your field trip to a farm! With both interactive activities and educational learning experiences your students will feel like they actually visited a farm. Learn about -chickens (w/ live camera) - Cows - Orchards - planting/ harvesting Activities: - sing alongs - Find the eggs - Help the farmer pick fruit from the orchard - Farmer's Market Game ***created for Pre-k- 1st grade*** This version includes AUDIO readings- meant for younger students Works beautifully for google classroom- assigned a copy to each student. Advise students to work in "edit" mode for the activities to work. **Google is experiencing issue with embedded audio when using an ipad. If student is using an ipad and needs the audio feature they need to open the google slides through the google chrome app NOT google slides app and NOT Safari. Google has yet to comment on this hicccup.

Here are some tips for taking your baked goods on the road to your local farmer's market. Give it a try!

Step by step instructions on how to make and freeze homemade applesauce.

Massanutten Country Corner features and sells Shenandoah Valley artisan products and operates a farmers market with local produce, honey, cider, and much more.

Richard Alan Miller likes to tell the classic story of one of the first farmers who came to him for help. He had 400 acres in Iowa in corn, which was infested with burdock. He had tried everything --

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One of our valued customers decided to recreate the atmosphere of a farmer’s market for her daughters fourth birthday party. She went with a simple rustic theme and subdued colors to let the flowers, fruits, and veggies stand out throughout her mini-market. This is a party that is so easy to recreate yourself!

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As the sun warms the valleys and orchards of Spokane, Washington, it signals the eagerly awaited arrival of farmers market season.

Carvers Orchard & Farm Market - See an Apple Tree Orchid, Farmer's Market and Sweet Shop all in one stop in Cosby, TN. #CarversOrchid #CarversFarm

The collector's companion. Smaller and more versatile than the popular Harvesting & Gathering Bag, the Foraging Bag in Dark Khaki is ideal for everything from mushroom hunting and berry foraging to wildflower gathering and farmers market meandering. Three swappable inserts allow maximum creativity with use: the foraging mesh keeps delicate mushrooms dry, the canvas sack is perfect for groceries, and the watertight PEVA insert keeps fresh-cut flowers hydrated. The internal plastic frame on top and bottom acts as a bucket, which keeps contents spacious and safe. Comfortable multi-way straps can be used as a sling or wrapped around the waist for ease while foraging. Constructed of tried and true weather- and water-resistant waxed canvas. Features: Vintage-inspired orchard design Durable waxed canvas Open bottom bucket concept 3 swappable inserts: foraging mesh bag, canvas sack, and watertight PEVA insert Heavy-duty, multi-way straps Items included: 1 Foraging bag shell 1 Mesh bottom bag 1 Canvas sack 1 Watertight PEVA insert 1 Adjustable heavy-duty strap Materials: Cotton, Polyester, PEVA mesh, Steel Dimensions: 12.5” x 4” x 13” (Bucket Diameter: 9”) Weight: All inserts: 1.6 lbs / Single insert: 1 lb Care: Waxed canvas should never be dry cleaned or machine washed. It can be cleaned carefully by hand. Brush off the loose dirt, rinse the surface with cold water, gently scrub with a brush, then let air dry. If stains persist, use mild bar soap or saddle soap. Designed in Utah | Made in ChinaAs a Certified B Corporation, Barebones ensure their commitment to safe, ethical, and sustainable practices is upheld by each company and artisan that touches their products worldwide, without exception.

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The month of August means peach season for the Watkins family. Our yellow clingstone peach orchards are ripening which means peach lemonade and peach & ricotta flatbread is on the menu.

This party submitted by Anel Calderon out of Nipomo/CA/US showcases what a Farmer's Market is truly about...Fresh fruits and veggies! Farmers Market Birthday Party This is what Anel said about the party- "I created two levels for the fruit/veggie display using a table and multiple wooden crates. Filled a variety of baskets with fruits and veggies and this created tons of dimension. The birthday boy deserved his very own stand to display his birthday cake, so I made a fast and easy stand using two wooden crates. I used a yard of red and white stripped fabric to create an awning for the main stand and also the birthday boy mini stand. The red and white awning was also incorporated in the invitations and matching signs throughout the venue. At the end of the party the kids were able to fill up brown paper bags with tons of fruits and veggies". These party ideas and elements are on the list for this stop at the Farmer's Market today: Adorable fruit and veggie cake pops Gingham table covers Fruit and veggie basket centerpieces Berry baskets filled with goodies Crates and baskets used for produce and sweets Adorable farm themed chalkboard signs