Market Report for May 26, 2007

Lowe's Arlington Farms: Lowe's had nearly sold out of their produce by 10:30! This week's offerings included green beans, lettuce, curly kale, spinach, chard, squash, tomatoes, fresh rosemary and jellies.

Lowe's anticipates: more of the same plus sugar snap peas and green peppers.



Lisa: in honor of Memorial Day, Lisa and her kids decorated their booth patriotically. She today baked brownies in addition to her other homemade treats. At her craft table she displayed handbags, beaded jewelry, key chains, and decorative socks!

Lisa anticipates: dressing up like pirates - they're headed to the Hampton Pirate Festival immediately following next week's market.




Anna Diehr: Anna is selling her handmade jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, and earrings) to save money for summer trips and her horse.




Bloomers Fresh Cut Flowers: This week, Robin Seeterlin and Elaine Wood had some beautiful hanging baskets, including one consisting entirely of herbs! Their beautiful bouquets are currently featuring gigantic, sweet smelling peonies. They would like local churches to know that they will provide flowers in bulk for arrangements - just give a little advanced notification (Robin: 804.843.3517 or Elaine: 804.966.9803) and they will have the flowers ready for pickup on Saturday at the market.

Bloomers anticipates: many more cut flowers as the garden is really producing!



Berry's Produce: Barbara and William Berry made their first appearance of the year this week! They quickly sold out of spring onions; their squash and beets were disappearing almost as rapidly.

Berry's anticipates: green peas, salad greens, and turnips.



Squirrel Hollow Farms: Beth Mills had a refrigerator stocked with different varieties of goat cheese. Just a reminder - the cheese is given away for free but customers are encouraged to offer a reasonable donation for it. Also for sale were homemade goat milk soaps and fresh hen, duck, and goose eggs.

Squirrel Hollow anticipates: a certification for baked goods. This will allow Beth to sell whole grain breads, gluten-free breads, and cakes - all homemade!