An afternoon at the farmer’s market is just what I needed to put a smile on my face.

It was a beautiful sunny day riding my bike down to the marina and loitering through the many stands with plants, fruits, vegetable, homemade jams, nuts, and granola. It’s fun to taste test different fruits and juices.

You can look at two bundles grapes that look the same from first glance, but when you actually try them, they are two different tastes. I highly recommend that everyone should take a trip to their local farmer’s market on occasion. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you will find. You can even find some good deals that beat what a grocery store has to offer. Surrounded by pleasant people and supporting local growers is a good way to become a bit more involved in the community and environmentally active.