Greetings, Market People!
Well, all this rain has certainly helped the turnips, radishes, carrots, beets,lettuce, arugula, and scallions to germinate. At the same time, though, the moisture has spread blight all over my tomatoes, so c'est la vie, or whatever they say in France. :) Luckily, our little market goes 'til Halloween this year, so there's time for lots of other vegs to strut their stuff! The market news for August 28 & 29 follows.........
Newest vendor! Arwen Cayton of Galax has a stellar backyard garden and she will join us this Friday! She specializes in the squash family and she'll have:sweet dumplings, Delicata, Cornell's bush delicata, Blue Hubbard, Full moon Pie pumpkins, Kakai, American Tondo and birdhouse gourds, and some other gourds, too. Come by and see her for education on these crazy varieites and hopefully some recipes, also!
This is what the listing in the paper on Wednesday was supposed to say:
This weekend the Galax Farmers Market will host the Second Annual Tomato Tasting. Yellow Pear, German Pink, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Mountain Gold and Lemon Boy are some of the varieties the public is invited to come and taste. The tasting will be held on Friday from 9am until 12 noon.
In addition to tomatoes, vendors this week will bring:
Lazy Branch Creations, Ennice- blackberries, green peppers, jams and jellies including gooseberry and jalapeno
Robert and Judy Dalton, Meadows of Dan- sweet corn, cabbage, green peppers, apple pie filling,cucumber pickles, crab apple jelly, pickled cauliflower and the last week for Summer Rambo apples
Groundswell Farm, Galax- fingerling potatoes, lots of sweet basil, and limited eggs
Susan Littrell, Galax- carrots, cucumbers, zucchini
Hollerview Farm, Galax- potatoes, beans, cut flowers, green peppers
Peaches, half runner beans, various baked goods, honey(with and without comb), and chili peppers will also be available. You know Mr. Guynn and Mr. Walker always have some surprises! Hours are 8-1 Friday and 9-1 Saturday, or until sell out.
Take care, see you at the market, and have a WONDERFUL day!
Sara