Let's drive over to Cannon Farms, the Sunflower farm!

 I look forward to this all year long! We pass the farm on the way to Blue Run Park and watch the sunflower field blossom and wait for the farm to open to the public!

This year they planted even more vegetables and have a wonderful variety of farm fresh veggies to choose from. I bought yellow squash, zucchini, acorn squash, an onion, 3 BIG ripe red tomatoes, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes, bell peppers and a bouquet of sunflowers. The sum total was $17.25! I couldn't believe it! I had 2 big bags and a bouquet to put in my car. It took 2 trips!

I actually waited for the man to finish picking the corn. So I grabbed my camera and walked around taking photos. 

They have goats in a pen to feed and pet and that was popular with the little ones....oh and me too!

I got permission to take these cuties!

Everything has been delicious and so far the sweet corn and ripe tomatoes are my favs! 

I can't wait to go back and see what else comes in. I'm hungry for okra and hope they have peaches and blueberries next time. I'll probably go once a week now that everything is getting ripe. I'm going to get some watermelon chunks next time too.

What looks good to you? 

Would you walk in the sunflower maze in the heat? I wasn't quite up to that but of course I stopped at Halpata Tastanaki Preserve (right next door) and hiked! lol It wasn't too hot for that!

I hope you have a beautiful week!

Links to Cannon Farms HERE and HERE! 

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

I’m joining Thankful Thursdays and

I like Thursdays HERE too! 

Sunflower Yellow!

We drove out to Blue Run Park one day to hike and as we passed the fields of sunflowers.....

 they were all in FULL bloom!

They were breathtaking!

Sunflowers as far as the eye could see.

After our hike, we stopped to take pics and buy some farm fresh veggies from Cannon Farms.

It was fun to see the families preparing to go out into the sunflower field.

This is the map that shows the maze you can walk in. (and yes, I heard them say they would spray them with bug spray)

And I asked this sweet lady if I could take photos of her daughter. Isn't she precious!

They were doing a photo shoot!

Thanks for all of the sweet comments about my 'shiner'. It's a pukey shade of yellow now not Sunflower yellow! heehee!

I'm thankful my eye is healing and I haven't had any headaches this week. 
What are you thankful for?

I’m joining Thankful Thursdays and

I like Thursdays HERE too!

Let's visit Cannon Farms!

And then we'll take a hike! 

Halfway between Blue Run Park and the Pruitt Trailhead for both the Florida trails and Halpata Tastaniki Preserve is Cannon Farms. 

We drive by there ALL the time! 

But after a hike, we're too tired to stop. 

So I made a special trip over there (it's not far) to buy fresh veggies right from the farm.

They really have everything displayed beautifully.

And everyone there is so friendly! Shoppers coming and going but everyone social distancing and most wearing masks even though it it outside. I put mine on to stand in line and check out but walking around, I wasn't close to anyone and could take it off.

Look at the fields of sunflowers.

This field is not as far along so there will be beautiful sunflowers blooming all Summer and Fall!

There's a beautifully written article by Sandra Friend HERE. I had the honor of meeting her and her husband on one of my hikes a couple of years ago and have some of her books. She's the expert on the Florida Trails around here! 

And Cannon Farms is on Facebook HERE with lots of neat photos and info!

I came home with fresh veggies and a big cheery Sunflower of course!

I can't wait to go back! And I can't wait to make fried okra to go with BBQ and coleslaw tonight!

Do you have a Farmer's Market near you? It's a great way to support our farmers and shop local! And everything is fresh and tastes so much better! I can't wait to go back! Would you go out in the field to pick sunflowers? Oh good...I'll go with you! 😎

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

I'm linking with All Seasons at the Jesh Studio 

and Sharon's Travels HERE!