One of the wonderful things about living in the Rio Grande Valley is the mild Fall and Winter weather we have. (Winter Texans and other out-of-towners are often amused with how some of us natives bundle up with the slightest cold front. ) Our climate offers a longer growing season-so, while our neighbors to the north are harvesting the last of their crops, we’ve  just begun.

We went this morning to visit our friends’ farm, Sunrise Farm-CSA in Donna. They have such a wonderful thing going. If you aren’t familiar with Community Supported Agriculture, you can read a little more about it here.  If you and your family haven’t had a chance to visit any of the local farmers markets that have sprung up around the Valley lately, you really should give them a try. I am thrilled that there will be a weekly farmers market in Weslaco on Thursday evenings beginning on November 17th.

Have you planted a garden with your family? What are you growing? I wasn’t able to start and maintain a garden last year with the pregnancy and all,  but I hope to give container gardening and square foot gardening a try this year. If you are looking for a book to get your garden started, we have a few suggestions and can order the book you need. We have a few books and items to get your little one excited about growing and eating their vegetables, too!

We have some changes cropping up at our shop. We are in the midst of expanding to make room for more merchandise, classes & workshops, and an area indoor parties.

I know I’ve been quiet lately and haven’t blogged much in quite some time. My family and I  appreciate your continued support of our local and independent children’s bookshop & boutique. We’re celebrating our 10th year and we wouldn’t have made it without you. I hope to see you and yours in the shop soon! Take care and till then…

Sarah