Late Bloomer – Arts & Ag – Part 1 – Episode 29 covers Kaye’s visit to Hickman County, Tennessee, over Memorial Day weekend. From locally grown foods and live music to handmade goods, the Arts & Ag Tour had it all! Part 1 begins with a quick stop into Wild Duck Soup Emporium on the public square in Centerville, where Kaye met local farmer, Stu Conant.

Then, we get a glimpse of the three gals whose idea it was to promote the do-it-yourself, grow your own spirit of Hickman County with an annual Memorial Day weekend Arts & Ag Tour. Local photographer Cindy Sarlo was hot on my trail shooting gorgeous stills. See her shots of the tour here.

Then, we are off to Betty’s Organic Bee Garden to meet late blooming beekeeper Betty Harvill-Heinz and her daughters Mary Jane and Nancy Harvill, who, distressed about the bee population decline, attended a beekeeping workshop in 2011, and decided to jump in.

Learn about beekeeping from these enthusiastic beekeepers. Betty is introducing her new organic bee honey candy soon, so check back for updates! There’s tons more to see in parts 2 and 3, so come on back!

Thanks for watching! And plan to visit Hickman County next Memorial Day. Can’t wait? Check out the Harvest Market, October 19, 10-6, at Grinder’s Switch Winery.

Please share with friends, and if you are thinking about starting your first food garden, download my FREE ebook! Have you visited any locally grown events in your area? Please share! – Kaye