The last couple of weeks have found me so busy that I have forgotten, twice now,  to update the website with a list of what we plan to bring to the market.

Tomorrow, at the Dayton VA Community  Market, we plan to have:

• Corn
• Green and Red Tomatoes
• Sungold sweet baby tomatoes
• Blackberries
• Lacinato Kale
• White Russian Kale
• Collard Greens
• Broccoli Greens
• Sweet Potato Leaves
• Banana Peppers
• Green Peppers
• Onions
• Applemint
• Peppermint
• Oregano
• Sage
• French Tarragon
• Cilantro

Yesterday, the children and I had our very first peach from one of our peach trees planted 4 years ago.  It literately was the best peach that I have ever tasted.  Hopefully, we get more next year.

Beautiful weather is expected for this Saturday again.  Nice weather for a day at the Market.

We expect to bring the following produce to Trotwood Community Market (on Saturday 7/29) and Dayton VA Farmers Market (on Tuesday 8/1):

• Corn
• Green and Red Tomatoes
• Sungold sweet baby tomatoes
• Blackberries
• Lacinato Kale
• White Russian Kale
• Collard Greens
• Broccoli Greens
• Sweet Potato Leaves
• Lettuce
• Green Beans
• Banana Peppers
• Green Peppers
• Onions
• Applemint
• Peppermint
• Oregano
• Sage
• French Tarragon
• Cilantro

We will also have Indiana grown:

• tomatoes
• muskmelon
• watermelon
• red peppers
• onions

We have added some convenience products to our line of produce.  We are now offering triple washed, stems removed and cut greens.  We also offer shucked corn.  These items are still fresh picked and made ready the day of sale.

We expect to bring the following produce to Trotwood Community Market (on Saturday 7/29) and Dayton VA Farmers Market (on Tuesday 8/1):

• Corn
• Green and Red Tomatoes
• Lacinato Kale
• White Russian Kale
• Collard Greens
• Broccoli Greens
• Mixed Lettuce
• Green Beans
• Banana Peppers
• Green Peppers
• Onions
• Applemint
• Peppermint
• Oregano
• Sage
• French Tarragon
• Cilantro

We will also have Indiana grown corn, tomatoes, and muskmelon.

It looks like there will be rain for the market tomorrow.  Both markets that we currently attend are “rain or shine” markets, so as long as lighting doesn’t show up as well, we plan to be at the market with fresh picked produce.  It’s going to be a fun morning for us tomorrow!  We’ll be forging in the rain and mud! (tongue in cheek)

For customers who would like to use credit/debit/ebt, our equipment has arrived!  We can finally accept all major credit cards and ebt SNAP cards.

We expect to bring the following produce to Trotwood Community Market (on Saturday 7/22) and Dayton VA Farmers Market (on Tuesday 7/25):

• Corn
• Beets
• Lacinato Kale
• White Russian Kale
• Collard Greens
• Broccoli Greens
• Mixed Lettuce
• Green Beans
• Yellow Squash
• Banana Peppers
• Green Peppers
• Onions
• Applemint
• Peppermint
• Oregano
• Sage
• French Tarragon
• Cilantro

As the season progresses, things get more exciting!  Lots of excitement today:

1. I spoke with an organization that has agreed to allow our farm to come under their wing so that we can be a part of the Produce Perks program.
2. I got 9 half pints of low sugar, GMO free Cherry jelly canned for the market.
3. One of our mini milk goats, Dottie, had a baby! 🙂
4. CORN! The corn is ready for the market.

We expect to bring the following produce to Trotwood Community Market (on Saturday 7/15) and Dayton VA Farmers Market (on Tuesday 7/18):

• Corn
• Beets
• Lacinato Kale
• White Russian Kale
• Collard Greens
• Broccoli Greens
• Mixed Lettuce
• Green Beans
• Yellow Squash
• Banana Peppers
• Onions
• Applemint
• Peppermint
• Oregano
• Sage
• French Tarragon
• Cilantro

The weather has been ideal the last couple of weeks.  Plenty of sunshine and just enough rain.  We expect to bring the following produce to Trotwood Community Market (on Saturday 7/8) and Dayton VA Farmers Market (on Tuesday  7/11):

• Lacinato Kale
• White Russian Kale
• Collard Greens
• Broccoli Greens
• Mixed Lettuce
• Green Beans
• Yellow Squash
• Banana Peppers
• Onions
• Applemint
• Peppermint
• Oregano
• Sage
• French Tarragon
• Cilantro

This week on the farm:

• Dayton VA Farmers Market (Tue. 11am-3pm):  Beautiful weather (even if it was a little chilly).  We sold: Dinosaur Kale, White Russian Kale, Broccoli Greens, Collard Greens, Spring Onions, Applemint, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Banana Bread.
• Trotwood Community Market (Sat. 9am-3pm):  We plan to sell:
  • Dinosaur Kale
  • White Russian Kale
  • Broccoli Greens
  • Collard Greens
  • Green Beans
  • Early Onions
  • Applemint
  • Peppermint
  • Oregano
  • Sage
  • French Tarragon
  • Bee Balm
• Conditions on the farm:
  • Things are coming along nicely as far as we can tell.  Corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers among other produce are all growing and maturing
  • Blackberries are maturing and look bountiful.
  • Some of the newly planted herbs are flourishing.