Ashland's Original Farm Market

One of the biggest & best Farmer's Market in Ashland county is held every Saturday morning at the Christ United Methodist Church parking lot.  Located at 1140 Claremont Ave. Ashland, OH 44805 (across from Little Caesar's Pizza).  The official time of the Farmer's Market is from 9am-11am.  Most of the vendors are set up and already selling at 7am.  There are also several vendors that come close to or actually sell out before 9am.

You'll find a variety of vendors (including us) with everything from seasonal and fresh produce, artisan breads, Amish baked goods, local honey and hand carved wood walking sticks, to natural soaps, candles, baskets and so much more!  Make sure to mark your calendars as this market comes to the seasonal end in the middle of October.

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Ashland County in Ohio has Beautiful Country Scenery

Image © Kandice Thompson ~ 2010

 One of my favorite things about Ashland, Ohio is the simplicity of driving around the county to view the scenery.  Many of us take for granted the beauty of the quiet country roads and their inhabitants. I'm one of those inhabitants and this is a picture from our side yard.  Amish folk are a regular around here and we love it.  As fellow homesteaders, we have some common ground with them and enjoy sharing stories and tips from our cultures and lifestyle.

Next time your family is looking for some good old fashioned fun, pack a picnic and hit the roads.  Remember to be cautions of buggies and crossing animals.  You'll find lots of Amish homes that offer fresh produce, baked goods and canned items from dawn til dusk.  Please keep in mind that the Amish do not offer Sunday sales.  

Make a fun afternoon with your family.  Take bags with moist towels in the event you find some pick-able flowers or a bucket for berries.  You'll find many creatures throughout the fields and road side.  From pheasants and quail to white tailed dear and wild turkeys, you just never know what amazing beauty you might see.  Soon the trees will begin to change their color and the beauty will be abound.  Enjoy this simplicity and make memories with your children and grandchildren.  Make a day free from cell phones and mp3's and of car dvd's and personal game pads.  Enjoy the sounds of nature, the songs of the birds and the rustling of the leaves in the trees.  

Be respectful to nature and only take what you can and give thanks for what is offered.  While you are out in about please do no harm to the environment.  Tread lightly and respect the boundaries and privacy of others.  Take a camera and scrapbook your day.  Consider reading up on certain wild animals, flowers and bugs and then see if you can have a scavenger hunt with your family.  It's fun and best of all... it's free!