Spring is trying to get here with each passing day. In some areas, just when you thought it was safe to drink in the spring air - snow is in the forecast. Ahhhh, it will get here, maybe by fall.
With spring weather comes outdoor spring projects - lawn and garden for many of us. This year I was excited about utilizing Cocoa Shell Mulch. Have you heard of it? It has great color. It's recycled / upcycled / re-used cocoa bean shells for mulch. Love the idea. Love chocolate. Love the 'green' attribute. And lu-uv the aroma! As I did some quick research, I find it won't work for our home. We have two dogs - boxers. And our youngest, well, he puts anything and everything in his mouth. Danger Will Robinson...Danger....
Here are two links I found online:
Cocoa Mulch FAQ
Cocoa Mulch Potential Hazard to Pets
If we didn't have boxers, I would so use it - in both my garden for pathways and in my flower beds. Please be sure to share this information with your pet loving / owning friends and family members. You decide for yourself - I've got to get back to production!
Happy (almost) Spring!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
2011 Heights Farm Market Season
Planning and preparation for the outdoor season on Prospect has begun! The Heights Farm Market is sponsored and coordinated by local farms and vendors. Help us to make this a continued local success!
*2010 vendors, applications have been sent. Please complete and submit ASAP to Pat Jenkins.
*2011 NEW vendor interest, please contact Pat Jenkins at heightsfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Due to popular demand, please note the new TIMES for the upcoming season - 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm - beginning each Wednesday, June 15th through September 14th! The 2011 Vendor List will be compiled and listed in the far right column of this blog as vendors sign-up and commit to the 2011 season. Stay tuned for updates.
The snow WILL leave for good and the outdoor season will begin....very....very....soon....
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and Please Help Spread the Word!
Happy planting!
Monday, February 7, 2011
The 2011 Season Nears....
Are you ready? Here we come!!
The 2011 pre-season is off and running - offering an indoor farm market with local produce and locally handmade specialties will begin in March for the 2011 season.
This spring, select vendors will enjoy Thursday afternoons INDOORS 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 to be found.
WHEN:
Every other Thursday, beginning March 3rd through May 12th.
Thursday, March 3rd - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 17th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 31st - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 14th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 28th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 12th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
WHERE:
Inside the Atrium in Methodist Medical Center on Main Street in Peoria with plenty of easy access FREE parking.
Coming off another Illinois winter, shake off the snow and the cold and visit your favorite vendors this spring! We look forward to seeing you - mark your calendars and help spread the word!
VENDORS: If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Lyndon Hartz at hartz_l@hotmail.com. He is the coordinator for the Atrium Market. Space is limited.
The 2011 pre-season is off and running - offering an indoor farm market with local produce and locally handmade specialties will begin in March for the 2011 season.
This spring, select vendors will enjoy Thursday afternoons INDOORS 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 to be found.
WHEN:
Every other Thursday, beginning March 3rd through May 12th.
Thursday, March 3rd - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 17th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 31st - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 14th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 28th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 12th - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
WHERE:
Inside the Atrium in Methodist Medical Center on Main Street in Peoria with plenty of easy access FREE parking.
Coming off another Illinois winter, shake off the snow and the cold and visit your favorite vendors this spring! We look forward to seeing you - mark your calendars and help spread the word!
VENDORS: If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Lyndon Hartz at hartz_l@hotmail.com. He is the coordinator for the Atrium Market. Space is limited.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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!
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!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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!
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!
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