Downtown Farmer's Market - Saturday May 23rd

Produce Available at Lea's Micro Market Saturday May 23rd, 2009:

China Rose Garlic, Heirloom Salad Blend (Red and Green Lettuce, Edible Flowers, Sweet Spinach, Mizuna, and Tatsoi Greens), Arugula, Lamb's Quarter, Purslane, Red Chidori, Red Russian & Pink Kale, Microgreens (Superfood MicroMix & Sunflower Shoots), Pink & White Salad Turnips and Fresh Herbs bunches.

Farmer's Market, Sat. May 16th

Heirloom tomatoes are in the ground. Something to look forward to in July!

Produce Available at Lea's Micro Market Saturday:
Salad Blend (Red and Green Lettuce, Edible Flower, Sweet Spinach, Mizuna, and Tatsoi Greens), Arugula, Lamb's Quarter, Pink Kale, Microgreens (Superfood MicroMix, Sunflower Shoots, Sweet Pea Shoots, Daikon Radish Micros), Salad Turnips, Fresh Herbs and Shallots.

a typical atypical salad

This salad is an example of the typical, atypical salad had at the Perkin's Farm. People often ask what to use our produce on or with, so contained on the plate are: Our Salad Mix, which has seven different kinds of Heirloom Lettuce, along with Bok choy, Mizuna, and Sweet Spinach. The Micro Greens are: Sweet Pea Greens, Sunflower Shoots, Daikon Radish, Broccoli, Red Cabbage, Pink Kale, Beet Greens, and Amaranth. Sliced veggies are: Salad Turnips, Heirloom Tomatoe, and Green Onions. Topping it all are two Edible Nasturtium Blossoms!

So be creative. So many complex flavors to enjoy!

Thanks for a good first weekend at the Farmer's Market, and we'll see you next week!

Downtown Farmer's Market, Just in Time for Mom!!

We are launching our first Farmers Market for the 2009 season this Saturday, May 9 in the courtyard at Ancestor Square. It will run from 8am - noon.

We have a huge line up of organic gardeners, bakers, craftsmen & artists.

Stillhouse Road, formerly known as The Glory Hogs, will be playing in the center amphitheater from 9am - 11:00. There will be hot coffee and fresh pastries.

It is a wonderful morning.

Please come show your support to our local people. Hang out on the lawn and listen to folk music, drink coffee or lemonade, eat fresh pastries.

It is Mother's Day weekend and there will be an eclectic assortment of gift ideas that all Mom's will love. Support Local, Buy Local!

Please help us spread the word about this great community event. You can join the market's mailing list by replying to downtownfarmersmarket@yahoo.com and asking to be added to the customer list.

LEA'S MICRO MARKET WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING ORGANIC PRODUCE FOR SALE: Shallots, Tender Baby Salad Greens, Spinach, Baby and Micro Arugula, Lamb's Quarter, Sunflower Shoots, Sweet Pea Greens, Daikon Radish Greens, SuperFood Microgreen Mix, Pink Kale, Radishes, Salad Turnips, and Fresh Herb Bunches.

See you Saturday