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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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Northeast Georgia Locally Grown: Locally Grown - Availability for June 4, 2014n
Hey Local Food Lovers,
What a great weekend. It was certainly a good one to enjoy. And I got to do some of it on a bicycle. Munching now on what may be getting close to the end of strawberry season. My, hasn’t that been fun! The rising tide and ebb of a select number of foods is fascinating to watch. Spring is my favorite for short sweet treats like that. Asparagus, cabbage (can’t wait to try Taylor Creek’s), carrots, cilantro, beets, swiss chard, kohlrabi, even garlic scapes. And oh how I love the exotic fennel. Time to whip up a dish with that this week.
Speaking of exotic, I love ethnic markets in the mountains. They are always family affairs, and that makes it better already. The one I popped in on today after biking up and down hills had some homemade fried plaintains. I experimented with a cane juice to drink (drinks like basil seed and aloe vera are also worth having). If you can find the Cornelia Post Office just look up the hill.
So many things I could talk about. Most everybody knows that Gainesville is gonna start this FRIDAY right? We feel like we are about to go out on a first date… and we already know it’s gonna be good!
To all the Gainseville local food lovers checking us out, thanks for finding us, that is super cool. It’s a kind of crazy idea for a market we know, but we’ve been at it now and it’s worked great for 4 years. Try it for yourself. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty perfect. And by collaborating, farmers have been able to transport a lot more food to a lot of very loyal customers these last many years.
Transport is a weird concept to apply to our food but there it is, every bite we eat gets transported. Which is why closer is better. It’s literally fresher! And with the Georgia Mountains Farm Tour coming up in just one month you can taste how much fresher by visiting some of Locally Grown’s farms. Transport yourself to your food for a change. Early bird pricing for your whole car is available for just two more weeks and 2 days ($30/2 days/ whole car), so what you waiting for. Plop it in your cart now and you’ll get your strawberry bumber sticker and your strawberries in the same week.
all the details
FARM TOUR 2014
http://georgiamfn.blogspot.com/
Since this is the last message before ordering starts Friday, and since you can only kick off a brand new market once, now is a great time to forward this to a friend (near Hall County) and tell them to order this FRIDAY. 20 orders would be a cool number to hit. And if you like us on the FB, that could be what we need. It’s cool to be at the first one, and we’re gonna try and make it great. Come help.
Gonna go stretch those calf muscles and climb in the bed, soon dreams of local food shall fall in my head.
This reminder is right onion time. Spread it around.
Thanks and EAT WELL,
Justin in Habersham
and
Chuck in Rabun
and
Teri and Andrew
Athens Locally Grown: ALG Market Open for June 5
Athens Locally Grown
How to contact us:
Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @athlocallygrown
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown
On Thursdays: Here’s a map.
Market News
Hello, and welcome to June! There’s not much new to report this week. Summer veggies are really starting to come in now, and the recent rains and cool nights have kept the spring items around a little longer. We’re at the change of the season now, and everything is very weather dependent. Just a little too much heat will end the spring items, and just not enough sun will keep the summer goodies from ripening. Right now, it looks like we’re getting things just right for both, but all that could change a week from now.
We’ve depleted our supply of salmon and halibut from Doug’s Wild Alaskan Salmon. Doug and his family are now on their boats, catching fish by hand while the summer weather makes it possible for them to do so. We may not get a fresh supply until the boats get put back in the dock at the end of August, but there’s a chance they’ll send us some mid-summer ahead of their own return. I’ll keep you informed.
Thanks so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!
Other Area Farmers Markets
The Athens Farmers Market is open on Saturdays at Bishop Park and Wednesday afternoons downtown at city hall. You can catch the news on their website. The West Broad Farmers Market is open throughout the week here in Athens, and you can find more information about them here: www.athenslandtrust.org. The Washington-Wilkes Farmer’s Market in Washington is open every Saturday 9-12 behind the Washington Courthouse. The Oconee County farmers market is open Saturday mornings in front of the Oconee County Courthouse. The other area markets I haven’t mentioned have yet to open for the season, so far as I know.
All of these other markets are separate from ALG (including the Athens Farmers Market) but many growers sell at multiple markets. Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
Farm Where Life is Good: Last minute tomato plants, anyone?
273 tomato plants later…
Farm Where Life is Good
The leftover cherries need a good home.
We have a handful of cherry tomato seedlings remaining after filling up the high tunnel. They are not your “Gerten” varieties nor the “Gertens” sizes, but they will grow well if treated kindly. All are indeterminate, meaning they grow until frost. It also means they do best when pruned frequently and grown in a vertical manner. They don’t have to go that way, but they can get unruly otherwise! (I am happy to train anyone who wants to learn tomato pruning. Piece of cake!)
They will come as 2 inch, naked root balls and will need to be transplanted immediately/same day as delivery. (Trim all leaves up to top cluster, plant in 6-8 inch trench, on its side with top leaf cluster just above the soil surface.)
Purple Bumblebee
Blush
Beam’s Yellow Pear
The Market has them listed under “live plants”.
Ordering will be open from Sunday morning until Monday 8pm. Get your orders in now so harvesting can begin specific to your requests.
Deliveries will be made Wednesday per usual to your chosen Dropsite Location .
Have a wonderful week, and enjoy the anticipation of homegrown tomatoes.
We hope to feed you soon!
Roger and Lara
Atlanta Locally Grown: Available for Saturday June 6
I hope this finds you all doing well. The market is open and ready for orders. We will see you Saturday at your selected delivery location.
Thank you,
Brady
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday June 6
I hope this find you all doing well. You may notice a dip in the product availability this week. Taylorganic is going to see his daughter graduate and will not be back in time to deliver. However between Grant Wallace and I we have over 25 vegetables available. We will be digging our first of the season potatoes. We hope to dig all three types; Pontiac reds, Yukon golds and Kenebecs.
We checked last Friday and they are looking great. We also have a fantastic selection of pork available along with a few hogs shares.
We appreciate all you support. We are open till 8pm on Wednesday and will have your products ready Friday between 5-7 at copy central.
Thank you,
Brady
DeForest, WI: Availability for week of June 1
To Contact Us
Contact info:
FARMER@forestrunfarm.com
See What’s Happening:
Forest Run Farm on Facebook
Order Sunday, Mon or Tues
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
Welcome all new account members!
The Market Managers,
John and Dena Schlitz
DeForest Locally Grown Market News
Forest Run Farm is offering rhubarb this week, asparagus, lettuce and greens. Rusty Dog Coffee offers small batch roasts of 100% Arabica blends.
Vegetable plants are available for planting home gardens—peppers, tomatoes and head lettuce will have one more week. Squash, pumpkin, cucumber, eggplant will be available for a couple weeks. Note that CSA credit can not be used on plants, so please pay for them with cash or check.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.
How to use fresh oregano
- To use fresh oregano, hold the rinsed and dried stems in one hand and strip off the leaves by running your fingers of the other hand down the stems.
- Use whole leaves or chop them with a sharp, dry knife.
- The Italians traditionally also use the buds just before they flower.
- Make a marinade or sauce with other ingredients that pair well with oregano: olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, onion, parsley and thyme.
- If you have an excess of fresh oregano, you can dry it by tying the stems together and hanging it in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place.
- Store cut oregano like a cut flower in a glass of water.
CLG: Opening Bell: Blueberries, Beets, Cauliflower & Turnips...
Good afternoon,
New this week: Blueberries, Beets, Cauliflower & Turnips! And check out all the Featured Products as well. Use the SEARCH field on the main Market page to quickly find the items you want.
Lots of EXTRA produce coming to the market every Friday. Come early for the best selection from the EXTRAS table.
Action: Please add your cell number to your account in case we need to contact you quickly regarding your order. Maybe you just left the market and we realize you accidentally left one of your items. This will allow us to call you before you get home. Email me if you would like me to add it for you. kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
The market is now +OPEN +for orders. Please check your email about 5 minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve
How to contact us:
Our Website: www.conway.locallygrown.net
On Twitter: @conwaygrown
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-Locally-Grown/146991555352846
Phone or text: Steve – 501-339-1039
Email: Steve – kirp1968@sbcglobal.net
Cedar Grove Farm: CSA Availability for 6/4
Hi everyone,
New this week are potatoes, green garlic, mint, and red cabbage. We started digging up our garlic last week and it’s currently drying on the porch. Soon our entire porch will be covered. Right now the bulbs have not fully developed, so it has a much more mild flavor.
Next week we’ll have cucumbers and more cauliflower coming in soon.
Enjoy the harvest!
McColloms Market: News from Jen Perry re Veggies for this Summer
Hi All:
Jen asked me to share the following:
Mountain Meadow Market is seeking all eaters who enjoy fresh, locally grown all natural veggies picked for order. The way it works is I send out an email on a weekly basis letting you know what yummy veggies are ready for picking, you respond with your order, including a date for delivery or pick up. Payment is due upon delivery/pick up. I am based in Gabriels.
There are no strings attached and you are only required to order when you want something I am harvesting.
If you are interested, please let me know and I will add your name to my distribution list.
Enjoy!
Jen
588-2965
mccollomsmarket@hotmail.com
Also – (From Melinda) – There is one more order before the summer hiatus. It will open Friday, June 6th.
Hope everyone is out enjoying the sun today.