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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
To visit the authoring market’s website, click on the market name located in the entry’s title.
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for July 21st
Contact Info
Our Website: freshharvest.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshharvestllc
Email:
John Drury [email protected]
Phone:
John 615-838-0428
Market News
Hello!
We’re running a little late tonight due to the Hershberger’s summer road trip this week to visit some of their family up north. As I was waiting for his phone call with his items for me to list on the Market, my strange mind starting thinking about Lou Reed’s song Waiting for My Man. The song and the Hershbergers’ delay in getting home have nothing in common, but that’s what I was humming.
When I wrote this last week, I paused and thought that this could jinx the lettuce supply, but I wrote it anyway. “It’s unusual to have tasty, local lettuce available in mid-summer. Both Pig & Leaf Farm and RnR Farm have figured out a way to keep the delicious lettuce growing in the heat.” This week we have no lettuce, but it should be returning very soon.
We only have 50 pints of blueberries. I imagine that this is the last week. Bloomy Rind has Cultured Maple Butter. The word “butter” always gets my attention. I have a reputation for my love of butter.
I use to be a flower grower years ago, but I gave it up when Tally joined Fresh Harvest. My favorite flower to grow was Lisianthus. It’s a beautiful rose-like flower, but the reason I liked it was because it is so long lasting. This week Pig and Leaf Farm has bouquets of several different colors. Also, Evelyn Raines has some beautiful zinnias available. They are a mix of colors and are sold by the stem for a $1 each.
The Peach Truck has freestone peaches this week. They will be set up next to us throughout the peach season.
Dozen Bakery cookies and breads, eggs, granola, honey, and coffee are in abundance.
Hemp Honey and Sorghum are available under Honey.
You have until Tuesday night to place your order.
Thanks for your support, and I will see you on Wednesday!
If you need to text me, my number is 615-838-0428.
John
Recipes
Blue Potatoes Mashed with Roasted Garlic
3 pounds blue potatoes
2 1/2 ounces roasted garlic
2 ounces sour cream
1/2 ounce butter
1 ounce Parmesan, grated
salt and pepper
1. Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Boil them in salted water for approximately 15 minutes or fork tender. Once potatoes have cooked, drain the water.
2. In a large bowl add the garlic, sour cream, butter and Parmesan to the potatoes and mash until desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Yalaha, FL: Dog Days of summer
Order now through 5 pm Thursday July 25th for Sat July 27th Pickup, or tell me when you want to pick up and we may have some flexibility.
Remember to tell me when you want to pick up!
Sign in to order. https://yalaha.locallygrown.net/market
You have to sign in to see the add to cart button. Then set the number and click the add to cart button on the items you want to buy (it is the little picture right next to the quantity box.) Remember you need to check out before your order will be placed.
Remember to let me know when you want to pick up on Sat or maybe even Friday late afternoon or on Sunday. (If I don’t send you an e-mail confirmation of your order and pick up time, please make sure you checked out and completed your order.)
Dawson Local Harvest: 8:00 is Opening Time for Dawson Market!
SUMMER PRODUCE keeps rolling in for the DAWSON HARVEST! Tomatoes, Green Beans, stuffing Zucchinis, Okra, plus pastured Beef and Chicken, Milk, Eggs, fabulous Baked Goods and more.
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW!
Russellville Community Market: Ordering Closes at 10PM on the Market!
To ensure your order is placed, make sure you click the “Place My Order” button once you have completed your shopping. You will receive a confirmation email.
Orders will be ready for pick from 4PM – 6:30PM this Tuesday at the Downtown Russellville Train Depot!
Ordering on The Market Closes at 10PM! From beautiful eggs, to grass fed beef, fresh produce, a variety of bath & body products, raw honey, and artisan pastries – we have it all on the market this week!
Russellville Community Market
FRESH.LOCAL.ONLINE
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: Bluebird Hill products now online
For those of you looking for meat items, there are now 91 products from Bluebird Hill Berry Farm now listed for sale at the Spa City Co-op site, spacity.locallygrown.net. So if you ordered earlier and did not find what you were looking for, do please have another look.
Green Acres is on vacation this market, as is Mountain Meadows. They should be returning next market.
Sorry for the earlier confusion.
Market Managers
The Wednesday Market: Order Today!
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 pm Monday. Orders are ready for pick up between 3 and 6 pm Wednesday. See the website for this week’s product offerings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Have a great Sunday, and we’ll see you at the Market.
Thanks,
Beverly
Four Seasons Farmers Market: Four Seasons Farmers Market-- July 21-23
The Market is open! Meat, eggs, vegetables and more!
Your purchases will be available from 3-6 PM on Wednesday afternoon at our new pickup location in Fayetteville:
Berry Natural
3059 N College Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Thanks!
Spa City Local Farm Market Co-op: The site should now be working correctly
There are no meat vendors listing this market as on vacation or only deliver for the first market of the month.
The site had a couple of other oddities yesterday. If you have any problem ordering an item that shows being available, not sold out, let me know.
Julie Alexander
This week’s manager
CLG: Opening Bell: Chicken, Pork, Potatoes, Peppers!
Good afternoon!
If I had to title this post, it might be: the frailty of the farm. Let me explain: one of our growers lost six hens to a varmint on Friday, probably a raccoon. Those birds produced three dozen eggs per week. It will take 6 months or more to replace these egg-layers by ordering new chicks. Sometimes it seems the cards are stacked against chicken farmers. I have found that every critter in the woods wants to eat a chicken so we have to be on high alert all the time they are foraging. Saturday afternoon, my dog, Jackie, was bit by a snake. I didn’t see the snake, but I’m pretty sure it was a hognose snake since I had seen one in the area previously. We called a vet and did some online research for treatment, and I’m happy to report that as of right now, Jackie is doing fine. Slow, but alert and walking, eating, and drinking. I am sure she will be back to guarding her chickens in a few days.
If you are reading this, congratulations! You made it through the excessive heat and can now enjoy pleasant temps this week. Tending to animals and gardens when it’s very hot takes planning and determination. Thanks to our Growers for facing the challenge and keeping production up for us.
Are you planning to watch the 2 debates coming up on July 30 and July 31? If so, how about making some party foods to enjoy, like jalapeno popppers! This year our jalapenos have great jalapeno flavor, and a nice amount of heat. Stuff with cream cheese and wrap with bacon, or stuff with sausage and cheddar cheese. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
We have a good variety of vegetables in season now: potatoes, okra, tomatoes, peppers…
Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. We have over 650 items available now!
Most items are listed by 6pm Sunday, but check back again before the market closes Tuesday night to see if any other items are ready to be harvested for you! Eat fresh! Eat local! Eat for better health!
And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)
The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping:
https://conway.locallygrown.net/market
Please check your email a few minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thanks!
Steve
Independence,VA: Market closes Monday night at 8 pm!
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Good morning,
Be sure to place your Online Market order by tomorrow night at 8 pm! Not sure about you guys, but I have tomato sauce and pickles on my mind! ’Tis the season for canning!
To Shop: Independence Farmers Market.
Thank you for supporting the Independence Farmers Market!
Abby