Urban Farmers' Market-- May 16th

The Urban Farmers’ Market will be on MAY 16th, from 9am - 1pm.

DON'T MISS IT :)

It’s not just any farmers’ market...it was started by community gardeners!! At this market, you can:

• LEARN from gardening and cooking demos

• CHOOSE from fresh foods grown in your neighborhood

• GET YOUR GARDEN STARTED with tomato, pepper, squash and flower plants (proceeds support our gardens--and plants are just $.50 each!!)
  

These folks will also have their stuff available at the UFM:

• Dandelion Deeds--handmade clothes, kitchen and garden gear

• Tim Elkins--locally roasted coffee

• HoneyRun Farms--spring greens, soap and honey

• The Greener Grocer Veggie Van--fresh produce supporting ohio farmers

Finally, the market will coincide with a Block Party that includes games, raffles and community services info, happening from 9 am to 4pm on the same spot.

FIND THE MARKET @ the corner of North 4th street and 18th. http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&q=4th+street+and+18th+columbus+OH+43202&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=40.004952,-82.998576&spn=0.004224,0.009012&z=16&iwloc=A

Stay posted for news of our other three markets, on July 25th, August 22nd and September 26th.

North Market Farmer's Market portraits

This photo makes me remember summer! I did a portrait shoot with several of the farmers who sell at the North Market. The photos are on display at The Greener Grocer, within the North Market. There is also a portrait of Amber Rollie, "Youth Gardener of the Year, 2008", from Franklin Park's Growing to Green program. Beautiful faces!

Columbus Winter Farmers Market

From their website:

When it's cold outside this winter, join us inside for a warm farmers' market experience full of local homemade, handmade and organically grown farm products from many of the same farmers that you know at the Clintonville Farmers' Market.

Our market will include chicken, eggs, baked goods, herb dips, rubs, seasonings, artisan cheeses, pies, bread, gourmet chocolates, meats, honey, seasonal produce & much more....

December 13, January 3 & 24, February 14 & 28, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18,

10am - 1pm

to be held in the fellowship hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 West Weisheimer Rd.Columbus, Ohio 43214 (Google Map and Directions). Located 3 blocks North of West Henderson Rd., the church parking lot is behind Panera Bread at 4519 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Urban Farmers Market---it's about feeling good!

Well, we've all had a week to think about our wonderful farmers market that we coordinated last weekend. The event was everything we'd hoped and planned for---A place for everyone in the community to come and learn more about healthy cooking, gardening, eat and buy delicious food and have fun! Our cooking demonstrations were great and all incorporated produce from the community gardeners stands. The crowd also commented on how they were pleased with the diversity of vendors, AmyD, Wholly Craft, Pattycake, RadDog and Snowville Creamery.The next farmers market will continue to feature our local chefs and urban farmer-superstars! I photographed the event and there was an overwhelming theme in the comments about the market...."It was nice to see people, talk, the produce and flowers were beautiful, the cooking and garden demonstrations were informative and it was fun." That is what community gardening should have at it's core, enjoyment, feeling good, connection to the people in your neighborhood and good food! See you at our next farmers market, where we will learn more about cold weather crops, new recipes and vermiculture! I have included portraits of the folks that attended the market and some of our wonderful produce.

"Diospyros Virginiana" aka Persimmon Tree

Yesterday our Farmers Market was a hit! Many people came from the neighborhood to enjoy our produce, stuffed lavender animals, sweets and aprons. The cooking demonstrations lead by local chefs were fantastic. I now have some new recipes to take food strait from my garden to my table in literally 15 minutes! Fast and Delicious...that's what I'm talking about! We also had some wonderful workshops on Rain Barrels and extended growing seasons. I had no doubt that the Urban Farmers Market would be a success, but it surpassed that. One of the best parts of the day you ask? I had many people from the neighborhood wanting to contribute in some way. They didn't have enough for their own table or enough time. Instead, they thought of us and contributed what they had from their own yards. I appreciated the thought and support. Proceeds went to a "University Area Community Gardening Fund" managed by Catherine Gervis at the University Area Enrichment Association. Residents of the University Area who become members of the garden collective can apply for mentoring and financial help for their gardens. Wonderful! There were many folks that contributed to this fund. Greg Hostettler is an alumni of The Weinland Park Community Garden and he thoughtfully gave up one of his beautiful eggplants, Kale and two Persimmon Tree plants. I left the market feeling happy and most importantly feeling connected to the people in my neighborhood. Thank you.
Check out some great information on the Persimmon at www.persimmonpudding.com

Art and Gardening!

Olivia from Wholly Craft is selling community gardening t-shirts, with all proceeds going back to directly support gardens! She will also be one of our many featured non-garden vendors, along with www.madebyamyd.com, Pattycake Bakery, Franklin Park Conservatory, Chef Cortney and many others at the first annual "Urban Farmers Market" on August 2nd, 9-1pm, 1934 N. 4th St., (near the Susie Q). The farmers market's goal is "to promote locally grown vegetables, herbs and flowers from our urban gardens, offer healthy cooking demos utilizing fresh produce and educational gardening workshops to empower our community. All table fees and a percentage of vendor sales will go back to The University Area Enrichment Association's "Community Gardening Fund." Wow, this is your chance to get some great produce and support the local gardening collective---Sweeeet!
I will also be offering two garden related classes during the "Wholly Craft Camp" http://www.whollycraft.blogspot.com/ making "Found Art Garden Stepping Stones" and "Asphalt Gardens", both at Wholly Crafts store. Add some art to your garden!

BUY LOCAL! GROW LOCAL! EAT LOCAL!

Urban Gardeners Market
FOOD FUN EDUCATION
August 2, 9-1pm
1934 N.4th st., Cols, Oh, 43201

Call Catherine Gervis with questions at 371-8232
http://uaea.org/
Vendors? Call or email Jessica Roach at jmamajess@yahoo.com or 424-2283
COME LEARN HOW TO
GROW YOUR OWN AND BE SURE!