farminghearts

OUR DAY IN DAVIS

Strolling through the UC Davis Arboretum was a wonderful beginning to our adventure today. Late spring flowers were in full bloom including many wildflowers, golden lupine, flannel bush, coral bells, salvias, and roses. The white flower moonlight garden surrounding the huge gazebo was my personal favorite. These flowers are all white and are intended to be enjoyed in the moonlight! Being visible at night as they reflect the light of the moon, this looks like quite the romantic and blissful getaway....

Coming out of the gardens we caught a view of gorgeous horses across the street. We had to linger with these special delights for as long as we could. There was a new sparkle in the eyes of my little boys and they did not want to leave. An instant friendship was made and the horses followed us along the fence all the way to our car. I believe this was the UC Davis farm program and we gathered information on upcoming classes and events.

Check out pictures of the arboretum at www.ucdavis.edu

We headed over to the Explorit Science Museum where we were blessed to be just in time to hold a ball python snake, skink, hissing cockroaches, and walking sticks. I can't believe I was convinced to have these creatures in my hands....

From here we drove over to the Davis Farmer's Market at Central Park by C street and 4th. This is an enchanting area with water fountains that spray up to play in, tall shady oak trees, fun playgrounds, and a huge covered pavillion where all the market stands were set up. There were organic blackberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches, local honey, apple juice, cut flowers, peppers, leeks, onions, green beans, lettuces, artwork, face painting, rock climbing wall, and favorite restaurant vendors as well, including delicious gourmet vegetarian Mustard Seed. We relaxed for a long time stretched out on the grassy lawns listening to Celtic musicians playing beautiful songs.

This is such a perfect example of  a true sense of community that I long for. Perhaps we will be found here again many more times over the summer.

I am registering to join willing workers on organic farms because it looks like a blissful opportunity to learn and grow with other families who are living the life we are striving to achieve. I would love to hear any comments on this organization if anyone has any experience in doing this or has heard anything about this organization. Their website is www.wwoofusa.org

Tomorrow we will be going to Mulberry farm in Lincoln. This is a working farm about 20 minutes away where we are hoping to purchase organic eggs.....and maybe a chicken or two.

I'm off to take a walk with my eagerly waiting husband where we love the chance to talk, dream, and plan.

I look forward to getting to know many of you homesteaders out there!

Peaceful blessings,

Jennifer