To Market to Market

The Harris Farm and Garden Driveway Market was open for business for the first time this weekend. Who knew that we could make over $150.00 in one weekend selling eggs and vegetables! We had a steady stream of customers- who were taking advantage of the opportunity to pick their own salad greens, peas, carrots, onions, beets, and herbs right out of our garden. These veggies are even fresher than farmer's market veggies!

Much to the disappointment of the Lynnwood locals, we were out of eggs before 2:00 pm. We took orders for at least 5 dozen more. One gal even pre-paid. Our chickees better get busy! I finally agree with Michael- we do need a bigger flock. Our community demands a bigger supply.

We had promised a dozen eggs to a friend yesterday. Today when she came by to pick them up, we were short three eggs. I managed to add one freshly laid egg to the eight that were left. Michael was doing all that he could to save this dozen, but a persistent Italian couple refused to leave without eggs in hand. Michael gave them four eggs out of our friend's dozen. I thought they might start a riot if he didn't come back with more. While I was pulling carrots for another customer, the Italian lady tried to pull one out of my hand because it was bigger than the one Michael had pulled for her earlier. The determined pair left happy with a bag full of onions, carrots, lettuce, herbs, and garlic (we weren't actually selling the garlic, but the Italian gentleman pulled it out of the ground without asking).

At closing, we decided to head over to the Everett Farmer's Market. With the money earned this weekend and a little to spare.... we were able purchase some cherrries, apricots, fresh milk, cheese, butter, beef pot roast, steak, potatoes, green beans, and hard cider. Yum!

-Trisa