Michael Carroll Green's Blog – September 2009 Archive (3)

Fresh Pick of the Week for September 28, 2009

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the week: Melons! Melons! Melons!

Cantaloupes, Watermelons, and Honeydew melons are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets. They’re an end of Summer sensation, and offer a delicious start to cooler Autumn weather. These popular edible fruits (yes, they are fruits!) originate mostly in tropical areas, and were among the earliest cultivated plants in both the Old and New Worlds. They… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on September 28, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Markets Open to Rave Reviews!

The 2009/10 Season for the Coachella Valley's three Certified Farmers' Markets got off to a great start this weekend (and continues this coming Wednesday when the Palm Desert Market opens). The Palm Springs Market opened on Saturday and the Market in Old Town La Quinta opened on Sunday. Visitors and farmers alike said it was like a homecoming to welcome the markets back after the Summer break.

"We're back and happy to see all our friends from last year," said… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on September 28, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Opening Dates Set for 2009/10 Season of Certified Farmers’ Markets

All Three Locations to Reopen Last Week of September.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center announced today that all three of its popular Certified Farmers’ Markets will open for their 2009/10 Season the last week of September. “The Palm Springs Market will open on Saturday, September 26th, the Old Town La Quinta Market will open on Sunday, September 27th, and the Mid-week Market in Palm Desert will open on Wednesday, September 30th,” said Paul Palodichuk, Market… Continue

Added by Michael Carroll Green on September 22, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments