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Greens for our health, and Greens for our gardens!
| PFM eNews | farmers on the fjord
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April 17, 2010
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| Upcoming Events |
April 24 - Market U
Growing Vegetables from Starts
May 1 - Chef demo
Featuring Chef Chris Plourde of Hare and Hounds
May 8 - Well Being Health Fair
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Volunteers Wanted!
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Volunteer at the market. Help set-up, take-down, or staff the market's booth. Flexible scheduling and tons of fun.
See Jackie or Michele at the PFM booth for more info.
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Dear Jackie,
Greens for our health, and Greens for our gardens! It is the perfect time of year to get kale, chard and other greens at the market. If you are new to eating greens, ask the farmers and they can give you tips in preparing these healthy nutritious products.
Our nursery growers have an amazing selection of plants for your gradens, whether it is flowers or food you want to grow.
A new 2010 addition: Market U kicks off this Saturday, and Gayle Larson of Dancing Raven Designs will tell you how to Grow Vegetables from Starts at 10:30 and 12:00 in the Market U canopy.
What's Fresh:
- Leeks
- Creamed Honey
- Radishes
- Kale
- Breakfast Burritos
- Tomato Plants
- Lettuce
- Blackberry Scones
- Fragrant Blooming Iris
- Veggie Starts
- Scented Geraniums
- Goat Milk
- Chard
- Lavender: plants and more
- Smoked Cheese
- Strawberry Plants
- Spinach bowls
- Bouquets
- Casablanca Lilies
- Pasta
- Hand Knitted Goodies
- Pet products
- Arugula
- Sherbet
- Eggs
- Pecan Turtles
- Crepes
- Salsa
- Breakfast burritos
- Hellebores
- Herbs
- Garden Art
- Soaps
- Smoked salmon
- Coffee and tea
We have some great breakfast selections at the market, so grab a friend, get breakfast, stay for Market U, and then go shopping!
See you Saturday!! |
| Vendor update Who's In or Out |
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This information is as accurate as possible but our vendors' lives sometimes cause this list to change after the eNews goes out.
IN:
Our farmers:
Pheasant Fields Farm
Red Rooster Farm
Lilliputs
Finn Hill Farm
Hand Sown Homegrown
Abundantly Green
Der's Garden
Morgan Creek Farm
Crescent Moon Farm
3 in 1 Worm Ranch
Poulsbo Lavender Farm
Moose Dreams Lavender Farm
Celestial Dream Gardens
Finn River Farm and Cidery
Hansville Creamery
Sweet as Can Bee Honey Farm
Sunny Knoll Farm
Our Prepared Food providers:
Bavarian Bratwursts and Roasted Nuts
CJ's Evergreen General Store
Jones Family Farm
Mestizo Aroma
Via Rosa
Creekside Farmers Cafe
Our Product Vendors:
Crimson Cove
Daydream Creations
Humming Bird Hill Soda
Mt. Townsend Creamery
Sandy's Gourmet Indulgence
Borrowed Kitchen Bakery
Viking Feast
Hey Cupcake
Henson Soap Company
Forever Sweet Cupcakes
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Our Talented Artisan Vendors:
Bramble Patch
Molasses Tree
RNR Originals
Daisy and Co.
John's Woodworking
Seventees
Sunny Days, back May 22
Beatha's Dream, back May 1
Gregory farm, back in June
Not at the Market yet:
Kim's Garden, coming in May
London Maid Crumpets, arriving in May
Vann's Mini-Donuts
PR Strid
Eglon Nursery
Laughing Meadows
Joan's Glassworks
Farmhouse Organics
Chris Berg's Bonsai
Hillbilly Punk Shop
We are all excited about our vendor lineup for 2010 and the many diverse choices you all have for buying locally produced products, supporting our local economy and helping preserve our farmers and farm land.
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Vendor Specials
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Henson Soap Company:
Buy two bars of soap, get one free! Shannon is new to the market this year, so make sure you stop by her booth, welcome her to the market, and check out her product line.
Hand Sown Homegrown:
Sarah brings her incredible Heirloom Tomato plants to the market this week. 5 inch pots are $3 each or two for $5. Her gallon plants are $6 each or two for $10.
Lilliputs:
Sandy has snow pea starts for $1 each or buy five and more for $.75 each. These are regularly $1.25, so pick some up just in time for your spring vegetable planting.
Creekside Farmers Cafe:
Stuart has two great specials this week:
16 oz. mocha made with Amy's handmade chocolate syrup and served with one of Amy's handmade marshmallows for $3.95.
Or get a 12 oz. hiot chocolate, made with Amy's handmade chocolate syrup, and served with one of Amy's handmade marshmallows for $2.35.
Mt. Townsend Creamery:
Meghan is introducing Mt. Townsend Creamery's new Camp Fire cheese, a jack-style cheese smoked with alder wood.
Daisy and Co.:
Mothers' Day is May 9th! Daisy and Co. has everything you need in Swarovski Crystal Jewelry for Mom including affordable earrings, bracelets, necklaces, zipper pulls, and keychains. Stop by and see Deb's amazing jewelry display dolls, dressed beautifully with intricate attention to detail.Complimentary gift wrapping included.
Lacey is introducing her french bread this Saturday!
Kim's Gardens:
Kim will not be at the market until May, but you can get her dynamite dahlia tubers by contacting her via her website or email
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. You can view her wide selection at her website by looking under what's available now/ dahlia tubers.
Moosedreams Lavender Farm:
Moosedreams Pet Products have been selected as some of the "1000 Best Things For You and the Earth". Moosedreams is proud to be featured in the new "Whole Green Catalog". Pet products in the catalog were evaluated by Dr. Michael Fox, who is a member of the british Veterinary Association and Honor Roll member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Moosedreams is honored to have their products chosen by him and included in this fantastic catalog. Pick up a copy at your locally owned independent bookstore now.
Hansville Creamery:
Coming in May: Cheese Making Class. Basic cheese making for family kitchens, just some easy ways to make cheese for the family table such as panir or queso blanco, cream cheese or chevre, and ricotta. They also have Kefir Grains, and will do a demonstration at the cheese class. Kefir is a naturally fermented milk product that has tons of probiotics for good health. A sign up sheet for the class will be at the Hansville Creamery booth.
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Music at the Market!
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The Kitsap band "Reunion" performs original, modern, eclectic folk music with vocal harmonies, guitars and drums that fuel the soul and power the spirit.
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| Community Booth Group |
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| Poulsbo Tree Board
The Poulsbo Tree Board will be joining us this Saturday in honor of Urban Forestry month.
Poulsbo has an Urban Forestry program that helps preserve the trees of Poulsbo. They have developed a tree planting guide to help you know the right trees for the right place.
Make sure you stop by their booth and take advantage of their expertise. |
| Market U |
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| We kick off "Market U", a new 2010 addition, with "Growing Vegetables from Starts".
Gayle Larson is a Landscape Designer and Certified Professional Horticulturist. She has been an urban vegetable gardener in the Pacific NW for over 10 years. Through her business, Dancing Raven Design, she offers edible garden design, coaching and consultation services. She teaches vegetable gardening classes in Kitsap County and is co-teaching the Culinary Garden class at Edmonds Community College.
Market U takes place near the food court area of the market
at 10:30 and 12:00. |
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Week three of the market season and the market keeps getting better and better. The Market U is this Saturday, which gives you an opportunity to become inspired and educated about the many uses of the products at the market.
We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you.
Jackie and Michele |
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| Welcome back to the PFM!
Get $2 off at any vendor for any product! |
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| Coupon Expires: April 24, 2010 |
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