HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Luke was nice enough to say hello during the busiest day of the year at the Union Square Farmer's Market NYC. These photos were taken at the River Farms booth where we could barely could say a word because of the sales traffic. I did my Turkey day shopping and picked up multicolored carrots a wonderful cranberry chutney some 5 varieties of potatoes and a bird all locally grown. I even broke down and bought some yummy looking pies. It was a cool crisp day and a wonderful shopping experience. Hopefully more will be forthcoming regarding the Farmers Market and Metropolitan Gardening. Stay tuned for some holiday cheer and Happy Thanksgiving!

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