Shibuya (Shibutani) seed store (Ono, Aomori City, TEL 017-729-4545 ) will hold an event "Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving" on September 3, selling fresh vegetables and flowers for the first time in four years. to hold.

In addition to selling seeds, seedlings, and gardening supplies, this store operates a direct sales store for freshly harvested vegetables and fruits from Aomori Prefecture. Ran Shibuya of the general affairs department of the store said, "This store is open not only to farmers but also to the general public. I want many people to know that it's a store that they can casually stop by during the Harvest Thanksgiving Day."

The highlight of the event is the direct sale of vegetables grown by local farmers. Seasonal summer vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, green peppers, zucchini, okra, and edamame are arranged. In addition, vegetables from the southern area of ​​the prefecture and the Tsugaru and cold highland areas that are not usually displayed in stores will be sold.

The event, which has been held every year since September 2016 (Heisei 28), will be held for the first time in four years, as the 2019 event was finally canceled due to the corona disaster. Until last year, the store only sold vegetables, but this year, for the first time, the plastic greenhouse behind the store is open to the public, and the store has an area where children can play shooting games, lotteries, and other fairs, as well as a dining area and a massage area. It was set up and devised so that families can also enjoy it.

At the venue, we will also hold a tasting party of the brand tomatoes "Baby Baby" and "Majano" developed by the store. Mr. Shibuya says, "Even if you take a single tomato, there are various varieties, and each producer has a different way of growing them. I want you to find the one you like, such as the shape and taste, and enjoy comparing the tastes. Lots of fresh vegetables. We have them all, so please come and visit us," he said.

The event is held from 9:00 to 15:00.