Growing through the Winter Months...

Snow is on the ground in Illinois and keeps coming. The temperatures have dropped and keep dropping. Can you grow produce through the winter months? Yes you can!

I have organic rosemary that I bring indoors through the winter months. There is such delight in harvesting a fresh sprig of rosemary for a roasted chicken or herbed potatoes. I love it!

What do you grow during the winter months?

How do you grow it? Indoors? Greenhouse?

Please comment here or on Facebook and share your winter growing successes!

Indoor Holiday Farm Market

Heights Farm Market vendors and more will enjoy a Holiday Farm Market this Saturday, December 18th in the Atrium Market inside of Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

To name a few vendors attending....

*Crow Creek Farms - Kathy Corso
*Hartz Produce - Lyndon Hartz
*JAVA & Co.: Artisan Coffee Infused Syrups, Sweet Shoppe & Gourmet Gift Crates
*Jenkins Country: Baked Goods.
*And more!

Winter produce, country baked goods, hand cut pasta, handmade caramels, edible hostess and holiday gifts by JAVA & Co., and more are just some of the wonderful items to be found this Saturday morning. This is the last day to pick-up local winter produce and locally handmade specialties - until 2011. This is the perfect time to stock up for holiday dinners and hostess gift giving.

WHEN:
Saturday, December 18th - 8:00 am to Noon

WHERE:
Inside the Atrium in Methodist Medical Center on Main Street in Peoria with plenty of easy access FREE parking.

Thank you to all who have come out this season to the indoor Atrium market. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th - mark your calendars and help us spread the word!

Holiday Open House - November 19th & 20th

Showcasing one of our own vendors:

Jenkins Country Comforts & Farm Market is holding a holiday open house today and tomorrow (Friday, 11/19 & Saturday, 11/20). Their historic barn and gift shop is located off scenic route 26 - just a few miles outside of Lacon going towards Peoria on Rt. 26. Look for the big red barn and open house signs!

Stop in for some hot apple cider, holiday gifts and decor and delicious handmade baked goods. You can't go wrong. Add it to your agenda for the weekend and be sure to stop by!

Contact Pat Jenkins at (309) 369-5080 for more information.

Indoor Winter Markets

Select vendors enjoyed Saturday mornings in October at the Atrium Market inside of Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Fresh picked (chemical / insecticide free) baby greens, beets, farm fresh eggs, peppers, handmade breads, cookies, hand cut biscotti, granola, caramels and artisan jewelry are a just a few of the wonderful items found on the October mornings.

Offering an indoor farm market with local winter produce and locally handmade specialties continues for two more dates - in November and December. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up for holiday dinners and hostess gift giving.

WHEN:

Saturday, November 20th - 8:00 am to Noon

Saturday, December 18th - 8:00 am to Noon

WHERE:

Inside the Atrium in Methodist Medical Center on Main Street in Peoria with plenty of easy access FREE parking.

Thank you to all who came out in October and we look forward to seeing you this winter - mark your calendars and spread the word!

TWO Market Days Left....

Leaves are starting to tumble to the ground, the air is cooling and fall is announcing its arrival...

The farmers are bringing beautiful local produce to the Heights Farm Market. Take advantage of the local quality and stop by on Wednesday! The weather is going to be incredible. Extend your labor day weekend and enjoy an evening in the market square on September 8th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. If you've been considering buying local gifts from our local artisans for the holidays, don't delay - there are only TWO more market days left in the 2010 season - can you believe it?!