Barlow Flower Farm

This is my favorite flower market, we simply call it 
Barlows, and everyone in the area knows what you mean.

We have driven by a few times lately and I have noticed this sign...

Pumpkin Patch Bash...Wednesday - Sunday

I was excited to go back on a day when it was open and do a little exploring. 

We went back last Saturday and can you believe this event is for children only!
jeeeez, 

I at least wanted a picture at the photo booth, but I guess I was too embarrassed to ask.

So instead, we wandered around the farm market 

and I took a few pictures of how they have their fall wares, mums and pumpkins displayed for sale.

I purchased my orchid here and a huge beautiful mum for $ 3.00.
The mum...what a bargain, it's big and it's gorgeous!!

Just Add Ice

Do you remember my "Just Add Ice Orchid"?

 I always kept you abreast of it's progress, writing about it here, here, here and here.

I am sad to report that the Just Add Ice Orchid is no more,

and I was certainly sad to see it go.

It was quickly replaced with this bigger better Orchid, of the same color, 

because let's face it, purple is my favorite color and no other color would do.

I purchased this Orchid at my favorite farm market, I had a 20% off coupon, so it was reasonable.
After doing a little research, I will raise this orchid in the same way as the other 

as it seems Orchids require little water and they love their drinks cold!

And as you can see in the first picture, 

my basil is out of control...

note to self, I must cook something wonderful, requiring lot's of fresh basil.

My Cyclamen is also in bloom, sporting 1 flower and 1 bud...I am super excited about those too!