The Last Winter Market of the Season! Line Up for March 23rd, 2013

Is this really the last line up post for the Winter Farmers Market's inaugural year?! We've had so much fun (and so little sleep!) seeing everyone each Saturday morning at Thomas School! But don't let me get too gushy, there's still one market left! And what a great one!

Even though the weather forgot that Spring is here your Growers at the Winter Farmers Market have not! Tim Francis of Union Springs Farm and Crystal and Brice Cooley of Cooley's Farm will have heirloom starts and bedding plants! You'll find many varieties of tomatoes, kales, cabbages, brussel sprouts, broccoli, and more! These folks have been at it for years and the quality of their plants is clear! (I grew two varieties of Tim's heirloom tomatoes last year, so feel free to ask me how much tomato sauce I STILL have made from the bounty! ha!)

Bring the kids along for fun activities from Dayemi Parent & Child Collective! Our Market music makers will be in Chicago this weekend, and though we will miss them we are excited to welcome members of the Tomcat Hill Social Club! Their tunes are quite similar (if you're not already familiar) and they're sure to make you tap a toe or two around the market!

Finally, If you have any stray Market Bucks that you've missed the date on bring 'em! Vendors will be taking the outdated Bucks on this last Market day!

Ok one more thing, we'll also be passing out official invitations to our End of the Winter Market Season Gathering! More info on this to come, but you can find out first at the Market this weekend!

So without further ado, I give you the final Winter Farmers Market Line up:

Patty O'Neal - decorative yard and house potted plants

Cooley Farm- eggs, bedding plants of many kinds!

Union Springs Farm - microgreens, sunflower shoots, spinach, spring mix and heirloom starter plants

Lick Creek Beef - "100% grass fed and finished" hormone and chemical free beef, sausages an more. New selections just processed!

Mustard Seed Sower's Farm - dried herbs, bio-intensively grown including rarities like alternative sweetener Stevia!

Jen's Joe- Locally roasted coffee by the cup or pound

Mary Day - canned jams, jellies, vegetables, pickles, etc.

Dayempur Herbals - Skin Care, wellness essentials and herbal wellness

K's Noodles - locally made fusilli and fettuccine noodles

Donald Miller- Sweet potatoes of various sizes and varieties

Darn Hot Peppers- specialty hot peppers, salsas and jellies

Debbie Winters - Handmade artisan soaps with tasty scents

Flyway Family Farm - Fresh Oyster Mushrooms, (They'll have a new PINK variety this time too!) Dried mushrooms and dried peppers.

Patty's House of Stuff - knife sharpening, handmade pens and more.

Marietta Errler- Shelled Pecans

Franklin and Merlene Schroeder - handmade artisan towels and rugs

Alison Crim - Handmade soaps made from natural ingredients

Gaia House/Gaia Cafe' - Rice and Spice cookbook, ready to drink cocoa and tea

Kirsten & Grace- knitted & crocheted  winter wear

Buila Family Farm - Pak Choy, Spicy greens mix, spinach, cabbage and more

Wisdom of the fox - local Alpaca yarn, fleeces and winter wear

Angie's Farm - Cooperatively sold honey, sweet treats

Last Winter Farmers Market this Saturday!

We're at the end of March, which means unpredictable weather and the first inklings of Springtime... and the FINAL Winter Farmers Market of the season! Be sure to make it out this weekend to see your favorite farmers and artisans, bakers and noodle-makers and start thinking about your own garden!

Union Springs Farm will have even more varieties of heirloom starter plants for you to choose from! come see what's new! Other vendors also have plants ranging from brussel sprouts to snap peas!

We'll have kids activities all market long by Dayemi Parent Child Collective and if you have any Market Bucks left unspent bring them to the Market for one final chance to save a buck!

Spring has Sprung! Line up for March 16th

Spring is here! Inside the Winter Farmers Market anyway... This week you'll find heirloom starter plants from Union Springs farm! Tim Francis will have many types of tried and true plants ranging from kale to tomatoes! for your indoor plant needs, Patty will be back with more indoor/outdoor plants. She pre-pots most of them and has anything from small cacti to large hanging baskets!

The weather has been bearable for our farmers and their crops, so be sure to check the list for new and returning faces!

Alice Stearns - eggs from ava

Jen's Joe- Locally roasted coffee by the cup or pound.

Pint and a Half - mason jar reusable travel mugs

Owens Ovens - handmade breads and pastries

Angie's Farm - Cooperatively sold honey, creamed honey and cinnamon creamed honey.

Patty O'Neal - decorative yard and house potted plants

K Noodles - locally made fusilli and fettuccine noodles

Lick Creek Beef - This week they'll have some plants to add to their "100% grass fed and finished" hormone and chemical free beef, sausages an more

Donald Miller- Sweet potatoes of various sizes and varieties

Mary Day's Canned foods- canned and pickled goodies

Union Springs Farm - microgreens, spinach, sunflower sprouts, heirloom starter plants

Buila Family Farm- bok choy, pak choy, spicy salad mix and more

Hippie Child Creations - Tye dyed, hemp and knitwear for kids and adults

Glass Roots by MaryAnne - fused glass kitchen tools, home and artistic pieces

Flyway Family Farm - Fresh Oyster Mushrooms, Dried mushrooms and dried peppers.

Rose Hill Creations - Denim purses, throw quilts, placemats, pocket floor rugs, teddy bears and more

Jewelry Box Rocks - natural elements, beautiful rock and metal work jewelery.

Hen's and Chicks Soapy Sweet Creations - handmade soap

Marietta Errler- Shelled Pecans

Papermoon Designs - hand painted jewelry & metalsmithing

Heartland Honey + Clever & Cute Crafts - Honey and bee pollen, plus handmade Cards (including Easter Cards!)

Gaia House/Gaia Cafe' - Rice and Spice cookbook, ready to drink cocoa and tea, dried herbs, knitwear

Rhoda Murray - embroidered aprons and kitchen towels

Frontwards Farm - "pasture raised poultry" 

Gaia House - tea, cookbooks

and now for a little veggie humor:

Line-up for March 9

Saturday March 9 - Spring is in the air!  I smell rain, too, but we have time to market before that comes.  Elissa and Angie will be back from their conference with new ideas for farmers markets.  And After Barbed Wire will keep our feet tapping and our spirits high.

Here's the list of vendors:

Patty O'Neal - decorative yard and house potted plants

Union Springs Farm - microgreens, sunflower shoots, spinach, spring mix and butternut squash

Jen's Joe- Locally roasted coffee by the cup or pound

Harrisburg Canners - canned jams, jellies, vegetables, pickles, etc.

A Little Loopy - Crocheted kitchen items, animal hats, and afghans

K's Noodles - locally made fusilli and fettuccine noodles

Donald Miller- Sweet potatoes of various sizes and varieties

Darn Hot Peppers- specialty hot peppers, salsas and jellies

Debbie Winters - Handmade artisan soaps

Flyway Family Farm - Fresh Oyster Mushrooms, Dried mushrooms and dried peppers.

Patty's House of Stuff - knife sharpening, handmade pens and more.

All Seasons Farm - Certified organic herbs, winter greens, carrots, Romaine lettuces and other seasonal veggies

Marietta Errler- Shelled Pecans

Betsy Herman - greeting cards and beaded earrings

Frontwards Farm & Farmhouse Studio - "pasture raised poultry" & eco-friendly felt hair accessories, cards, pins & more!

Raven Dancing - Original artwork

Gaia House/Gaia Cafe' - Rice and Spice cookbook, ready to drink cocoa and tea, sweet things to eat

Kirsten & Grace- knitted & crocheted winter wear

Alice Stearns - eggs from Ava

Common Greens - memberships and spots in a new community garden. 

Wisdom of the fox - local Alpaca yarn, fleeces and winter wear

Countrysprout Organics and Skincare - certified organic spinach, parsley, cilantro and sweet carrots as well as organic skin care

Glass Roots by MaryAnne - fused glass kitchen tools, home and artistic pieces

Angie's Farm - Cooperatively sold honey, sweet treats

Pollinators presentation, food writing workshop and the list for March 2, 2013

This weekend marks the finale of Nonviolent Carbondale's 11 Days for Food Justice event calendar and We're happy to be a part of it! Scott Martin of Heartland Honey will be presenting at 9:30a.m. on the importance of pollinators to a successful, sustainable food system. for the love of the bees, he'll also have seed packs available for attendees to take home and plant to attract butterflies, bees and other helpful pollinators!

Betsy Herman of Vital Writer Services will also be leading a food writing workshop all market long. She'll host excessive on how to express your experience with food, food systems and other food related endeavors through the pen (or pencil, or laptop!)

Sorrel Kunath will be on hand all market long to answer questions about and offer memberships in Common Greens, which will be leasing spots in a new community garden at Oak and Marion.

Union Springs Farm - microgreens, sunflower shoots, lacinato kale, spinach, spring mix and butternut squash

Alice Stearns - eggs from ava

Raven Dancing - Original artwork

Save The World Project - CCHS students on a mission! find out more and sign up at the Market!

Jen's Joe- Locally roasted coffee by the cup or pound.


Pint and a Half - mason jar reusable travel mugs

Owens Ovens - handmade breads and pastries

Angie's Farm - Cooperatively sold honey, creamed honey and cinnamon creamed honey.

Patty O'Neal - decorative yard and house potted plants


K Noodles - locally made fusilli and fettuccine noodles

Lick Creek Beef - This week they'll have some plants to add to their "100% grass fed and finished" hormone and chemical free beef, sausages an more

Donald Miller- Sweet potatoes of various sizes and varieties

Hippie Child Creations - Tye dyed, hemp and knitwear for kids and adults

Glass Roots by MaryAnne - fused glass kitchen tools, home and artistic pieces

Flyway Family Farm - Fresh Oyster Mushrooms, Dried mushrooms and dried peppers.

Rose Hill Creations - Denim purses, throw quilts, placemats, pocket floor rugs, teddy bears and more

Jewelry Box Rocks - natural elements, beautiful rock and metal work jewelery.

Hen's and Chicks Soapy Sweet Creations - handmade soap

All Seasons Farm - Certified organic herbs, winter greens, carrots Romain lettuces and other seasonal veggies

Marietta Errler- Shelled Pecans

Papermoon Designs - hand painted jewelry & metalsmithing

Heartland Honey + Clever & Cute Crafts - Honey and bee pollen, plus handmade Cards (including Easter Cards!)

Gaia House/Gaia Cafe' - Rice and Spice cookbook, ready to drink cocoa and tea, dried herbs, knitwear

Rhoda Murray - embroidered aprons and kitchen towels

Frontwards Farm - "pasture raised poultry"