Piggott’s Farm Market for fresh produce, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Connie Agritourism, Food & Drink, Michigan, Shopping June 2, 2013May 20, 2018Benton Harbor farm markets, Benton Harbor Michigan, Farm markets in Benton Harbor, markets, PIggotts Farm Market, Southwest Michigan 1 Comment

Last weekend I discovered Piggott’s Farm Market in the country near Benton Harbor, Michigan. They advertise fresh local in-season produce, so I had to check it out. My hopes weren’t high. May in the Midwest is too early for most produce, and markets usually sell only annuals this time of year. Yes, Piggott’s was selling annuals, and I picked up some petunias and alyssum lavender. But they also were featuring asparagus and rhubarb, both at reasonable prices, and if you spent ten dollars or more, you got a free sage plant.

Silver Beach Carousel for kids and kids-at heart

Connie Attractions & Events, Michigan May 28, 2013May 30, 2017carousel, Curious Kids Discovery Zone, Michican, Silver Beach Carousel, Silver Beach County Park, Silver Beach Park, Southwest Michigan, St. Joseph Michigan, things to do in St. Joseph Michigan, What to do in St. Joseph Michigan 3 Comments

A ring of horses colorfully trimmed and bejeweled, chase a flamingo, giraffe, tiger cub and a menagerie of other animals round and round but never catching them. On the backs of the animals kids and kids-at-heart wear looks of delight as they whir to the tune of bellowing calliope music. This is the Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph, Michigan.