It must be a good sign... the incessant rain of almost biblical proportions (to quote a Rondout Valley Organics customer) took a break today, for the season opener of the Ellenville Farmers Market. Ponchos were shed and folks strolled and chatted and enjoyed the bounty of our local producers. Miss Susan from the Ellenville Public Library & Museum signed kids up for the summer reading program, while Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners shared their wisdom. So nice to hang out and meet up with neighbors & friends! Julianna, Paul and Danylo liked the added treat of book-browsing and buying at the Hunt Memorial Building down the street.
Here at Rusty Plough Farm, fields are still soppy and muddy. Only the weeds and the ducks are enjoying this, while our veggies sit tight and wait for the sun in order to grow. The weeds know they're ahead, since we can't cultivate in all that mud. The now-preteen seedlings in the greenhouse get leggy and awkward, as they await the space to spread their roots and wings in the fields. Until next week...
Sunday, June 21, 2009
opening Day at Ellenivlle Farmers Market, 2009
The rain took a break for opening day at the Farmers Market. It has rained for the last week and the forecast is calling for another week on rain. So I was pleased to go to the market without an umbrella. Instead I gave the kids cameras and we headed the block over.
The farmer's market has been the best addition to downtown Ellenville for me. I can go every Sunday and stock up on fresh produce for the restaurant. And the fresh produce was looking great. I unsure of what to buy first. So here is the rundown of what I took back to Aroma Thyme:
Chard, Yellow Zucchini, Red Leaf Lettuce, Snow Peas, Snap Peas, Bok Choi, tomato plants & Basil plants. I plan on planting the garden this week at the restaurant.
The farmer's market has been the best addition to downtown Ellenville for me. I can go every Sunday and stock up on fresh produce for the restaurant. And the fresh produce was looking great. I unsure of what to buy first. So here is the rundown of what I took back to Aroma Thyme:
Chard, Yellow Zucchini, Red Leaf Lettuce, Snow Peas, Snap Peas, Bok Choi, tomato plants & Basil plants. I plan on planting the garden this week at the restaurant.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ellenville Farmer's Market Open's on Fathers Day
Saunderskill Farm will be offering "Our own Homegrown" Strawberries, English Peas, Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas and possibly zucchini if the sun shines. Also potted plants & herbs. And baked goods.
See you at the Market!
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