Front Range Burner

I know I promised a review of the WSJ Review Section here. But first...presenting my herb garden in midsummer! The aroma of lemon balm and the butterflies flitting through cool shadows distracted me from indoor activities. The yellow plant at left is St. John's Wort and next to it is oregano with lavender blooms. Lavender is below and to the left. In front are chives, lemon balm, more oregano and hops vines to the right. We're actually planning to use the hops berries to flavor beer this fall!

It's a whole week devoted to farmers' markets! Go visit your local market this week and hug a farmer...or at least buy a bag of produce. The market comes to my hometown of Golden, Colorado on Saturdays and it's usually packed with people. Farmers' markets these days sell ceramics, pizza and burritos, and windchimes in addition to produce. You never know what you are going to run across! My mother has begun the ritual of visiting the farmers' market every Saturday. She loves the Rocky Ford cantelopes and the ripe tomatoes. Plus, it gets her out of her apartment and walking places in the fresh air!