Busy As A Bumble Bee!!

Yep, that's me, busy as a bumblebee! I have certainly been out exploring Porter Co. these past few weeks. Many of you have been calling in with questions about your lawns and gardens, which has gotten me out of the office and to your homes to diagnose your problems. I am learning something new everyday, and loving every minute of it!
I am currenlty working on a photo album of places I've been, and things I've been doing around the county. Hopefully, that will be posted soon for all of you to see. Instead of spending time trying to catch you up on all I've been doing, I'm just going to start with what I'm doing this weekend.
LaPorte County is hosting their spring garden show in LaPorte tomorrow from 8-3pm. I will be attending to check out ways we can improve our garden show in Porter Co. I am looking forward to learning more about herb and vegetable gardening from Liz Maynard and other speakers they have throughout the day. After my day of fun & learning, my husband and I are going to make the trek up to Holland, Michigan to check out the famous Tulip Festival. Neither of us have been, so we are very excited about the tulips, the events, food, and camping! Don't worry, there will be lots of pictures to document our trip.
Enjoy over half a million tulips in City parks, public areas, and along City streets. Premier tulip plantings at Window on the Waterfront and Centennial Park. Tulip Lanes start on 12th St & River Ave, where six miles of tulips in brilliant array line Holland’s streets.


Other happenings and news that has enhanced my life is my adventure in finding local food. Since I have been meeting farmers in Porter Co. I have found great food sources for my everyday needs. I am so proud of Porter Co. for making it possible for residents to buy almost all they need from local farmers instead of the grocery store. I get so giddy when I go to the farm, and talk with the family that is producing my food. It is so rewarding to know that the money I am spending is supporting families in my county. Plus, the food is amazing! Not one complaint from me. I have been shopping at Sanders Dairy Farm Market, and Birky Country Farm Market. I have been buying raw milk (un-pasteurized & un-homogenized), Valpo velvet ice cream, amish butter, noodles, eggs, honey, cheese, Birky pork & beef, pies and more! My fruits and vegetables are coming from a CSA with J-N-J Organic Farm, local Farmer's Markets, and local orchards. I encourage all of my readers to check out these farms, and test the local food, you won't be disappointed. If you just want a taste of country, visit Birky Farms, just south on SR.49, on Fridays and Saturdays for lunch from 11-1pm. I have been going every Friday to try a new slice of pie each week. So far, my favorite is the Very Berry pie!
We should have a local food movement, and see how many people we can get on board to support our community and have a healthier lifestyle!