VA Farmers Market piques shoppers' interest

Jack Perkins of Marion shows off his organic pepper plants that he purchased last week at the VA Farmers Market. The market is open each Wednesday morning near the flagpole at the VA Medical Center. John Homan photo

Nancy Bequette of Centralia was busy looking for some plants to grow on the north side of her home. She was traveling with her husband, Harold, who was receiving medical treatment at the VA Medical Center in Marion Wednesday morning. Here, Nancy receives assistance from Jerry Eldridge of Marion, a local gardener. John Homan photo