For around 30 years I've been attending an annual herb sale at Maymont Park in Richmond. The first few years it was held behind the gorgeous stone stable with the slate roof. At max there were maybe 10 vendors selling just herbs. As good ideas will do, the venue grew and grew. It is now held on the large field in front of the stables and who knows how many vendors participate--lots. This is still "the" place to purchase herbs for the summer, but many other vendors are selling perennials, trees, vegetables, homemade goods (such as honey, soaps, wreaths) and garden accessories. Every year it is held on the last Saturday of April, rain or shine. Yesterday started off with early morning showers and gray skies so we donned clothes that were suitable for the wet and cool weather. We lucked out and the sun eventually showed its happy face.
This year Jimmy went with me. We met Carey and Reagan at Joe's Inn at 8 A.M. and had a big breakfast. In past years, the pancakes were yummy but now the carbs are not my friends so I bypassed the pancakes for the standard egg breakfast.
Even with the iffy weather, the event was crowded. Carey and I headed for Amy's and bought our heirloom tomatoes. Then we searched other sellers and found 3 varieties of healthy basil. As a bonus, I purchased some wonderful herb markers from my friend Cathy Chain from the Herbs of Happy Hill in Chester. We browsed the various tents and enjoyed people watching. Reagan got a cup of chocolate gelato and then we called it a day. These little piggies had gone to market! Another year, another Herbs Galore!
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