Golden Fields of Sunflowers

A magical field 

owned by a car wash 

showcases an annual attraction 

of sunflowers. 

Sunflower lovers flock 

from near and far 

to enjoy their golden splendor.  

The field is open to the public

and free of charge.

(...but it would be nice to 

wash your car there 

to thank them!) 

Please Wash Me

1 Yeingst Dr, Elverson, PA 19520

A relatively new player 

in the sunflower field experience 

is located at 

Kohler Farms.  

This sunflower field 

is a memorial to 

Chuck Kohler.  

I hope to see this field continue 

and grow in coming years 

because every community 

needs a sunflower field. 

Kohler Farms

1262 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

Do you have a local sunflower field?

A Little Switcher-roo at the Farm

Terhune Farm Store, Mercer County, New Jersey

Who doesn't love a visit to a farm. 

You know, farm fresh local food right? 

Path to Pick Your Own Blueberries

You can even pick your own, 

but I find it puzzling that it costs the same to buy them ready picked in the farm store. 

Why invest the time and energy then? 

Blueberries in Terhune Farm Store

And I find it even more puzzling to see this happening: 

Crates of pints of blueberries from....

another farm. 

(That's not the puzzling part yet.) 

Blueberries from Whalen Farm in the Terhune Farm Store packing room.

Those pints being opened and 2 pints dumped into a new quart container. 

(That's not the puzzling part yet.

2 pints does equal a quart after all) 

Repacking Whalen Farm Blueberries

And then here they are ready to go out in the farm store 

looking (to the unknowing consumer)

like freshly picked blueberries from Terhune Orchards. 

When really they are blueberries from Whalen Farms 

just repackaged. 

It left me with an uneasy feeling - 

like I was witnessing plagiarism or something. 

(And think of all those wasted containers.) 

What do you think about this?  

Sneaky or not? 

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Upside Down

Upside Down
Upper Bucks, PA

And as my mind begins to spread its wings
There's no stopping curiosity 
-Jack Johnson

The Story Behind The Photo 

En route to farmland to purchase plants for the home front, 

I had a rare moment of inspiration.  

(I get them every now and then.)  

So I made a quick stop to purchase a glass 

and another stop to purchase...um...

iced tea would work. 

(I didn't think I would want a glass of wine 

with me should I happen to encounter 

an officer-of-the-law in my travels.) 

After purchasing the desired plants 

I meandered around Upper Buck County taking photos.   

This photo was taken street side, 

the glass on a fence post, 

the man across the street staring at me 

as he cut the grass.  

He probably thought I had one too many glasses already. 

I waved and drove off 

tempted to zig zag my way up the road. 

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Lavender Day Dreams

Tucked away on a quiet hill in the Bucks County country side you'll find the

Peace Valley Lavender Farm.

The farm overlooks Lake Galena and

is just outside the bounds of Peace Valley Park.

You'll know you have arrived when you see the chickens by the roadside...

...and the fragrance of lavender wafting through the air.

The gift shop rests on the top of the hill behind neatly planted rows of lavender.

Once you arrive, the charm feeds your curiosity.

And inside, you will not be disappointed.

A variety of lavender delights await you...

all displayed creatively throughout this rustic little shop.

Here's a peek:

Is your heart a pitter patter yet?

We made our purchases and for an additional $1

They will gift bag them in lavender!

When you are in Southeastern PA

be sure to take the time to visit this tranquil little farm and gift shop.

After all, lavender is what day dreams are made of...

Tie your visit in with a visit to Doylestown
or Peace Valley Park.

802 New Galena Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Tel: 215. 249.8462
Purchase online at www.peacevalleylavender.com

My complete set of photos can be found here.