2 months into the market, weather dominates!

It’s summer, the weather is unpredictable,  it seems that difficult weather lands on Thursdays, but I’m sure other markets think their day is the unlucky one, so I repeat, it is summer.   The market this day was dominated by rain, heavy with accompanying thunder and lightening.  We sat in our vehicles for about 20 minutes before deciding to vacate the parking lot.  I witnessed one customer appearing in rain gear and with vigilance rapped on Harold’s truck window.   So a transaction was accomplished in the pouring rain and thunder.  Harold and I ( who wants baked goods in the pouring rain?) then left, leaving John to fend for himself.  Apparently he entertained a few customers and arrived home soaking wet, including the truck interior, which he then employed a hair dryer to dry out .

On a positive, dry note, we welcome back, Lettuce Grow Farm.  They previously vended @ Eville Mkt for 3 yrs so we are so pleased to have them back.    Luscious vegetables, home grown, pesticide free, yummy and nutritious!

So drop by ……. THU 4 -7 pm, we have so much to offer for your healthy meals, including dessert, your well being, garden, satisfaction and smiles galore for a good time if you stop by the Earlysville Farmers Market!!

Planning for the 2013 Season is under way!

Happy March to you all!  

The market will open on Thursday, APRIL 25th BUT we will move from last year’s location back to Buck Mountain Episcopal Church, nestled under the canopy of trees in the Parish Hall parking lot.   Because of changes taking place in the ‘downtown hub’ of Eville, we found it necessary to move as I alluded to in my earlier post.   We are a wandering market but absolutely the best market to find wonderful produce, baked goods, plants, artisan wares, good cheer and community spirit.

I will not be managing the market this season.  John Faulknier, our #1 Favorite Vendor for 2011 ( #2 last year) has agreed to step into the role along with his wife Pat.  They have been a solid cornerstone to the Earlysville Farmers Market and I do appreciate their assisting me with this position.    You will recognize them as our produce and Pork Barbecue vendors.   They help make our market one of the most friendly, cohesive markets in the area.  We radiate  ‘good vibes’!   Yes!!!   Applications have gone out and soon John will be assembling our merry group.

Come see us, look for our green banner and cheerful tents, smiling faces and wonderful products!!   Buck Mtn Episcopal Church can be found at 4167 Earlysville Road.   The white w/ red door Parish Hall is just beyond the main Church parking lot on the right.

Our bright welcoming banner!

I carefully extracted and saved pepper seeds ….

from some of my generic green peppers grown in my humble garden last year. Maybe we should all be saving seeds for our future use. Check out the article below. Do we know where the seeds come from that we purchase?

Saving Vegetables Seeds: Tomatoes, Peppers, Peas and Beans
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1226.html