Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
22 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
A summery day at Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market! (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 OP
Very nice! The strawberries look perfect Walleye Jun 10 #1
Thanks so much, my dear Walleye! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #6
Outstanding photos, Peggy! Diamond_Dog Jun 10 #2
Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #7
PEGGY I agree wholeheartedly with Walleye and D_D! George McGovern Jun 10 #3
Thanks so much, my dear "George!" CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #8
Love the Cleomes! justaprogressive Jun 10 #4
Thanks a whole bunch, my dear justaprogressive! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #9
They're the flowers justaprogressive Jun 11 #19
The flowers in the second from the top position are Agapanthus! They don't look like the ones you have here. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 11 #20
Poor eyesight! justaprogressive Jun 12 #21
Ah, no worries, my dear justaprogressive! I understand about poor eyesight. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 12 #22
I've never seen white alyssums before. sinkingfeeling Jun 10 #5
My dear sinkingfeeling! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #10
I've never seen strawberries this perfect before and I was just at the store today! Too pretty to eat ! Deuxcents Jun 10 #11
Thanks very much, my dear Deuxcents! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #12
If they put that much effort into their display, the least I can do is buy them and enjoy 😋 Deuxcents Jun 10 #13
That's for sure! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #14
Love all of these and always look forward to your KarenS Jun 11 #15
Thanks so much, my dear KarenS! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 11 #17
Such clarity! NCgayguy Jun 11 #16
Aw, thank you so much, my dear Reis! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 11 #18

Walleye

(41,271 posts)
1. Very nice! The strawberries look perfect
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 03:41 PM
Jun 10

I used to pick strawberries when I was little from our patch out back and my basket never looked that organized, plus I never got ahead more than half a pint because I would eat them the whole way.

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
6. Thanks so much, my dear Walleye!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 06:58 PM
Jun 10

I suspect most of us would have yielded to such a wonderful temptation as strawberries! I'm with you!

Glad you enjoyed.

Diamond_Dog

(37,497 posts)
2. Outstanding photos, Peggy!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 03:55 PM
Jun 10

I just love the first one. It looks like an oil painting!

Nice to see an overview of the vendors in the last one, as well.

George McGovern

(7,946 posts)
3. PEGGY I agree wholeheartedly with Walleye and D_D!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 04:07 PM
Jun 10

Your good eye has been expanding! It's Wonderful!
"George"

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
8. Thanks so much, my dear "George!"
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 07:01 PM
Jun 10

I'm glad my good eye has been expanding. That makes all of us happy!

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
9. Thanks a whole bunch, my dear justaprogressive!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 07:04 PM
Jun 10

Ummmm. . . which ones are the Cleomes? I looked them up but couldn't tell from the photos I found.

justaprogressive

(4,392 posts)
19. They're the flowers
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
Jun 11

that look like they're from another planet! Also known as Spider Flowers (your 2nd to top picture).

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
20. The flowers in the second from the top position are Agapanthus! They don't look like the ones you have here.
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 03:35 PM
Jun 11

Or maybe I'm confused!

But I do know the Agapanthus flowers. They are otherwise known at "Lily of the Nile."

Not sure how you got there!

justaprogressive

(4,392 posts)
21. Poor eyesight!
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 01:33 PM
Jun 12

sure looked like cleomes

I see now they are missing the tendrils and upright flower petals.

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
10. My dear sinkingfeeling!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 07:07 PM
Jun 10

I had to google those flowers to see which ones I got today. I guess they come in a variety of colors.

I hope you enjoyed them!

Deuxcents

(22,887 posts)
11. I've never seen strawberries this perfect before and I was just at the store today! Too pretty to eat !
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 09:34 PM
Jun 10

Nice presentation so they’d be hard to pass by and not put in my basket..yum

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
12. Thanks very much, my dear Deuxcents!
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 11:30 PM
Jun 10

The way these strawberries look is standard for this market. Everybody's strawberries are to die for!

I'm so glad you enjoyed.

Deuxcents

(22,887 posts)
13. If they put that much effort into their display, the least I can do is buy them and enjoy 😋
Tue Jun 10, 2025, 11:33 PM
Jun 10

KarenS

(5,026 posts)
15. Love all of these and always look forward to your
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 07:23 AM
Jun 11

Farmer's Market postings

In this batch tho I wanted to note the one with the chili peppers is truly a study of greens ~ nice!

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
17. Thanks so much, my dear KarenS!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 11:00 AM
Jun 11

I really appreciate your kind remarks. They gave me a much-needed boost today, when the news is so disheartening.

Those chili peppers caught my eye; I love the textures! And yes, a study in greens!

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,388 posts)
18. Aw, thank you so much, my dear Reis!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 11:01 AM
Jun 11

One thing I always aim for is clarity. I don't always get there, but I work at it. Thank you for validating my efforts!

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Photography»A summery day at Manhatta...