I went to the State Farmers Market today. It was the first time I'd been to a farmers market, unless sitting in the car next to one while your mom goes and buys a couple of things counts. My roommate asked me if I wanted to join her, thinking I would enjoy it. She was absolutely right! I loved it! I loved seeing all the fruits, vegetables, nuts, drinks, breads, flowers, and other things people had grown or made. And guess what!

I bought something!

Two somethings actually. I bought these lovely plants. I don't remember what either of them are called, but I do know that the one with the purple flowers likes a lot of water and the other likes it hot and dry. If you know anything about them and would like to tell me, I'm all ears! Just leave a comment. :)

 This is supposed to grow back every year, and should start blooming profusely soon. Assuming, of course, that I don't kill it first. We haven't exactly got green thumbs in my family, but I'm hoping for the best. An herb garden may be following....

This one doesn't  look like much but it feels simply lovely! This is what I always imagined heather would look and feel like. In fact, when I first touched it I thought that that is what it must be. I've only ever read about heather, but I believe C.S. Lewis said it was very soft and made a very nice bed. This plant certainly would. The woman who sold it to me said that when it grows it spreads out and covers a large area, or if you hang it up, it will grow down to the ground.