Another trip around the Capitol Square in Madison checking out the stalls at the Farmers’ Market.
Blanket-flowers (gaillardia) in a variety of colors – yellows, oranges, white and lavender. I picked up 8 of these annuals to fill in a space in my mostly perennial garden.
Even the onions are attractively displayed. I had to take a photo before I bought a bunch of green onions. A large population of Hmong farm and sell at the Dane County market, and the women vendors at this vegetable stall always have their produce arranged with an eye for an artistic presentation. Always a visit to satisfy many senses.
No flowers blooming yet, but the purple tags provided the color for this photograph, with lupine plants tucked in the background. More to plant – always.
Every Sunday is Green Thumb Sunday. Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers participate each Sunday; visit Green Thumb Sunday for more information.
I love lupine…they’re so stately!!
My Green Thumb is shared…stop by if you have some time!! Happy Sunday.
Comment by Hootin' Anni — May 18, 2008 @ 5:49 am
Your photos are gorgeous. How did you get the blurred effect in the first one? The one flower that stands out gives it a definite 3-D effect. Happy GTS,
Aiyana
Comment by Aiyana — May 18, 2008 @ 11:36 am
The flower is very nice.
Comment by worldphotos — May 18, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
Love that top photograph – the slight zoom effect and the lovely light on the coloured petals
Comment by onewayphotoblog / Mark — May 18, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
All of these photos are gorgeous and, well, I’m at a loss for words. Beautiful, Bo. Just beautiful.
Comment by Robin — May 18, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
That blanket flower photo is striking!
Comment by montucky — May 18, 2008 @ 10:23 pm
Did you pick a bunch from the bottom of the pile?
Beautiful montage of the market.
Comment by Gandalf — May 19, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
I really love the first shot! The colors are so rich and thick… beautiful. All of them make me want to go! But the top one is gorgeous!
Comment by aullori — May 20, 2008 @ 1:30 am
i like how the blanket flower looks kinda psychadelicky
Comment by jeanabaena — May 20, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
the orange hue is radiant
Comment by jpt — May 20, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
I love your farner’s market. You have a lot of pictures form there. You should make a book.
Comment by amelia — May 23, 2008 @ 11:10 am