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Geranium Festival Kicks Off Farmer’s Market Season, May 11

By on May 3, 2013 in Danville, events, shopping

We’ve had many signs recently that spring has arrived in Hendricks County. But just in case you weren’t sure, the fast approaching annual Geranium Festival to be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 11 on the Courthouse Square in Danville, Indiana, should quell any lingering doubts. The Geranium Festival is one of the most popular [...]

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Top 10: Reasons to Visit Beasley’s Orchard

By on September 17, 2012 in attractions, Danville, events, fall activities, fall traditions & happenings, family, group travel, shopping, top 10

If you mention Hendricks County and fall in the same sentence, there’s a good chance you’re talking about Beasley’s Orchard. With that in mind, here are my top 10 reasons to visit this Danville, Ind., orchard that has even been featured in Indianapolis Monthly magazine as one of “50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do!” Apples – [...]

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Beasley’s Orchard can be a summer destination, too

By on August 8, 2012 in attractions, Danville, family, group travel, shopping

When I think of Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Indiana, I think of fall, apples and pumpkins. But this Hendricks County orchard is open now and is about more than just apples. It is a great place to get homegrown produce, pies from Gray Brothers, fresh baked breads, jams and so much more. When I stopped by [...]

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Hendricks County’s evening Farmers Markets provide slice of life

By on June 13, 2012 in attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, events, family, Plainfield

When I’m visiting a new place, I try and stop by the local farmers market, which always gives me a feel for the local community. But sometimes my Saturday mornings are jammed packed, and I can’t always make it to a Saturday morning farmers market. A short visit to Hendricks County, and I don’t have [...]

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Old Farm Market, Avon

Ashley Judd shops at the Old Farm Market, how about you?

By on June 10, 2012 in Avon, family, shopping

I’ve been on the lookout for a produce stand or market in Hendricks County that reminds me of places my family would stop on vacation. I adore those charming roadside stands just off the highway on the way to Florida. For us, it didn’t matter if it was on the way to our destination or [...]

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Farmers Market, Danville, Ind.

Changes coming for Hendricks County farmers markets

By on May 2, 2012 in arts & culture, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, events, family, Plainfield, shopping

Danville’s Market expanding, closing street… If you already enjoy the farmers market season in Hendricks County, I have good news: It’s getting bigger and better this year especially in Danville, Ind., the biggest of the Hendricks County farmers markets. These markets traditionally created to sell local produce have begun to evolve, so if you haven’t [...]

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Along the Cookie Trail: Frazee Gardens

By on December 20, 2011 in attractions, Brownsburg, events, family, girlfriend getaways, holidays, rural routes to main street, shopping

No matter the season, Frazee Gardens is my oasis — the place in Hendricks County where I can escape the hubbub of life and get lost in a wondrous world of color and charm. During a recent gray, cold day, I stopped into their Brownsburg location. Outside and inside, the shop cheered me up with [...]

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