Faerie Enchantment

A Farm Day in October!
Many people who don't live in NJ think the whole area is industrial, that's only a quarter of the state along parts of the parkway, rt.'s 1 & 9, rt. 22, etc, and near the airports, instead NJ is actually the GARDEN STATE for a reason, we have a pleathora of land and farms, garden centers, arboretums, national and state parks. I live near so many farms and parks, I could blog about my findings for a year straight.So before we headed home after the Rummage Sale, Mom and I stopped off at Alstede Farm in Chester, 15 minutes from both our homes. I have 10 fave NJ Farms and this is one of them, with the cutest petting zoo area open all year w/cute pigs/pigletts, goats, cows, rabbits, hares, donkeys, horses, roosters, peacocks and more. There is also what I call the Hay Pyramid, of stacked up hay blocks, which make for fun climbing and perfect farm photos.There is a huge farm store on the property where you can purchase spice and cider donuts, breads, cakes, pies, fruits, veggies, even ice cream, coffee, cocoa and tea. Lots to buy, during the fall, you'll find an array of different pumpkins, gourds, squash, mums, and other autumn goodies. There are a few little building and carnival style tents set up to buy treats and yummy snacks, perhaps to prep for a hayride or farm adventure.Of course we left w/a pie and pumpkin bread, a few small pumpkins, apples and NJ heirloom tomatoes, Now we were ready to head home and finish looking at our rummage sale wares, while enjoying a sweet snack.

Magic and Autumn Joy!
Lisa!