March 2011 Blog Posts (4)

Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers' Markets!

Dandelion Greens top the list as this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. Dandelions often get a bad rap from landscapers and gardeners; not without reason. They are quick-growing weeds - quite prolific, and difficult to control. What many people don’t realize, though, is that Dandelions are also… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on March 23, 2011 at 9:13am — No Comments

Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers' Markets!

Curly (Savoy) Spinach from Sage Mountain Farms is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. Curly Spinach, like all types of Spinach, is highly nutritious; rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A , Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, iron, calcium, potassium, omega-3 fatty… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on March 21, 2011 at 8:10am — No Comments

Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers' Markets!

Cabbage is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, Cabbage pairs well with the Corned Beef, and will be served with it throughout the United States as part of the traditional Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. It is not, however, likely to be served… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on March 13, 2011 at 9:23am — No Comments

Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers' Markets!

Locally-grown lettuce is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. Several lettuce varieties, many organic, and all pesticide-free, are available at all three locations, including Butter Lettuce, Oak Leaf Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Green Leaf Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, mixed mesclun, and more.

Lettuce… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on March 4, 2011 at 8:16am — No Comments