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Nothing but 100% Homegrown or Produced at our market!
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Welcome to a beautiful Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky. :)
That can only mean one thing...a trip to the largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market in town! That would be the Bluegrass Farmers' Market located at 3450 Richmond Rd. Don't be fooled by the other markets that claim to sell locally grown...we guarantee it!!!
You'll only find in season goodies because we are the homegrown farmers market! So, what will you find today? How about...
CORN
TOMATOES
ONIONS
POTATOES
PEPPERS (SWEET AND HOT)
EGGPLANT
GREEN BEANS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
CUCUMBERS
GARLIC
OKRA
MELONS
PEACHES
APPLES
RASPBERRIES
JAMS & JELLIES
CUT FLOWERS
FRESH CUT HERBS
PLUS, SO MUCH MORE!
~*~*~*~*~*~*
~*~ 2011 MARKET HOURS ~*~
Richmond Rd. Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Mill Pond Shopping Center Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the shopping center with plenty of free parking. Look for us near the corner of Boston Rd. and Man 'O War Blvd.
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's only
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
IT'S TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
We were voted #1 in the state of Kentucky last year thanks to you, our loyal customers! We hope we can do it again in 2011...we need your vote! Just click on the Bluegrass Farmers' Market link and cast your vote...tell your friends and family too!
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Market_Vote&searchTerm=bluegrass+farmers+market&x=29&y=17
P.S. OOPS, we are slipping in Kentucky...keep telling your friends about our wonderful market so we can get back to number 1! And, you can vote for more than one market...so if you shop at two markets you can still vote for your other favorite.
We win....you win!
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:40 AM EDT
Wow, what a great Customer Appreciation Day we had on Saturday! We met many new customers and smiled at even more return patrons. The farmers at the new satellite market in Mill Pond Center said they were thrilled with the turnout too. :) It gave them a chance to meet new folks and to let them know that the Thursday market is now open from 3 until 6:30!
But, today is Tuesday and that means the Tuesday market at our Richmond Rd. location! Here's a bit of what you'll find today...
CORN
TOMATOES
PEPPERS
GREEN BEANS
ONIONS
POTATOES
CUCUMBERS
BLUEBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES
GARLIC
CUT FLOWERS
CUT HERBS
JAMS & JELLIES
AND MUCH MORE!
~*~*~*~*~*~*
~*~ 2011 MARKET HOURS ~*~
Richmond Rd. Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Mill Pond Shopping Center Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Thursday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the shopping center with plenty of free parking. Look for us near the corner of Boston Rd. and Man 'O War Blvd.
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's only
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each of our farmers are certified
Kentucky Proud
and GAP trained...
that means we know
Good Agricultural Practices!
IT'S TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
We were voted #1 in the state of Kentucky last year thanks to you, our loyal customers! We hope we can do it again in 2011...we need your vote! Just click on the Bluegrass Farmers' Market link and cast your vote...tell your friends and family too!
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Market_Vote&searchTerm=bluegrass+farmers+market&x=29&y=17
P.S. We are currently #1 in Kentucky...keep telling your friends about our wonderful market so we can stay there! And, you can vote for more than one market...so if you shop at two markets you can still vote for your other favorite.
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:42 AM EDT
I was walking through the Richmond Rd. market last week and I had to smile to myself. I kept thinking about the years when I shopped at a grocery store and purchased onions, potatoes, squash, etc. I had no idea what variety they were and I'll almost guarantee that the produce clerks didn't either...heck, it was a red or white potato! A red, purple, yellow or white onion! And, squash was yellow or green! Boy, am I glad that my farmer friends have educated me to the point where I actually know what potatoes are good for frying, which ones I should mash and I also know that only certain squash work great for grilling. That's the great part of a 100% homegrown/produced farmers market...the farmers actually grew what they are selling and they know about their products...just ask them for advice when trying something new.
Still thinking about varieties, here's a bit of what you'll find at the Richmond Rd. location on Saturday...
SQUASH
Cousa
Zephyr
PattyPan
Magda
Yellow
POTATOES
Red Norland
Irish Cobbler
Kennebec
Wisconsin Superior
Yukon Gold
GREEN BEANS
Half Runners
Stringless
ONIONS
Candy...red and white!
CUCUMBERS
Slicing
Pickling
Burpless
CABBAGE
Nappa
Savoy
Old fashioned round head
CORN
Peaches and Cream
Ambrosia
LEEKS
GARLIC
OKRA
TOMATOES
GREEN PEPPERS
EGGPLANT
BEEF
JAMS
BAKED GOODS
HERB SEASONING
CUT FLOWERS
HANGING BASKETS
HERB GARDENS
FRESH CUT HERBS
WILD BLACKBERRIES
EGGS
HONEY
I have only received a small bit of information about what will be available at the Mill Pond Shopping Center satellite market this Saturday but what I did get is great! Look for...
Ed to bring his giant elephant ear plants and his wonderful garlic to the satellite market for this one day!
Robert will be permanently joining the new market with his rhubarb, onions, potatoes, squash, peppers and fresh cut flowers!
I am sure you will be able to find much more including corn, tomatoes and green beans.
NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 16th IS
~*~*~ CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY ~*~*~
AT BOTH MARKET LOCATIONS!
FREE MARKET TOTES AND SO MUCH MORE!
~*~*~*~*~*~
~*~ 2011 MARKET HOURS ~*~
Richmond Rd. Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Mill Pond Shopping Center Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
We'll be set up in the shopping center with plenty of free parking. Look for us near the corner of Boston Rd. and Man 'O War Blvd.
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's only
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each of our farmers are certified
Kentucky Proud
and GAP trained...
that means we know
Good Agricultural Practices!
IT'S TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
We were voted #1 in the state of Kentucky last year thanks to you, our loyal customers! We hope we can do it again in 2011...we need your vote! Just click on the Bluegrass Farmers' Market link and cast your vote...tell your friends and family too!
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Market_Vote&searchTerm=bluegrass+farmers+market&x=29&y=17
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 09:37 AM EDT
We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. I know that we enjoyed the fireworks, the patriotic music and most of all the fresh corn and tomatoes to go along with our hamburgers! To me the 4th of July holiday seems to be the real start of summer and all of the fresh goodness that comes with the warm weather. I'm talking corn, tomatoes, green beans, squash, new potatoes and peppers...it just doesn't get any better than that!
Our Tuesday market promises some great summer goodies! Look for...
TOMATOES
POTATOES
CUCUMBERS
SQUASH
GARLIC
ONIONS
PEPPERS
GREEN BEANS
CABBAGE
LEEKS
FRESH CUT HERBS
CUT FLOWERS
JAMS
AND MAYBE SOME BLUEBERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES!
~*~*~*~*~
Don't forget to mark your calendars...
July 16th is Customer Appreciation Day
at both market locations!
Speaking of “both” markets, we'd just like to let everyone know that our satellite market at Mill Pond Shopping Center is still going (and growing) strong even though there are no signs up. It seems like vandals stole the 4' x 8' banners and even took the posts that they were hanging from. We're not sure who would steal farmers market signs but the Lexington Police Department is looking into it. But, we're happy to report that it will be business as usual at Mill Pond! More good news about the satellite market...it's growing in leaps and bounds! In fact, one of our Richmond Rd. farmers, Robert from Stonehome Farm is now going to be selling at the new market! That just means that our customers might find that a trip to two markets each Saturday is the thing to do! :)
~*~ 2011 MARKET HOURS ~*~
Richmond Rd. Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Mill Pond Shopping Center Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
We'll be set up in the shopping center with plenty of free parking. Look for us near the corner of Boston Rd. and Man 'O War Blvd.
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is
Lexington's only
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each of our farmers are certified
Kentucky Proud
and GAP trained...
that means we know
Good Agricultural Practices!
IT'S TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
We were voted #1 in the state of Kentucky last year thanks to you, our loyal customers! We hope we can do it again in 2011...we need your vote! Just click on the Bluegrass Farmers' Market link and cast your vote...tell your friends and family too!
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Market_Vote&searchTerm=bluegrass+farmers+market&x=29&y=17
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:46 AM EDT
This weekend is a time to celebrate. We get to bust out the red, white and blue and enjoy our freedom by watching parades, smiling at firework displays and eating summertime favorites at picnics. Yup, it's the 4th of July or Independence Day! A day to celebrate our wonderful country and the people that make it so great. That means the folks who work hard to provide us all with the one thing we all need...food! And, there's no better way to show how much we appreciate the farmers than to support them by buying locally grown, raised or produced food. The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is Lexington's largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market. That means that our farmers actually grew the fruits and veggies, raised the cattle, baked the breads, made the jams and nothing has been purchased for resale! We guarantee it, it's the way a farmers market should be.
Okay, I can't think of anything better on my July 4th picnic table than fresh grilled corn, sliced tomatoes and a juicy burger! Guess what? We have all of it available...yes, we have the season's first corn!!! But that's not all we have...here's a bit of what will be available at our two markets this Saturday.
~*~Richmond Rd. Market ~*~
CORN
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
ONIONS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
OKRA
POTATOES
CUCMBERS
CABBAGE
GREENS
CARROTS
GARLIC
BLUEBERRIES
RASPBERRIES
EGGS
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
PASTURE RAISED AND GRAIN FED BEEF
HERB SEASONING
FRESH CUT HERBS
CUT FLOWERS
BAKED GOODS
HONEY
JAMS & JELLIES
HOMEMADE SOAPS
and...GRILLED AT THE MARKET BURGERS and STEAK SANDWICHES START AT 11:00!
~*~ Mill Pond Shopping Center Market ~*~
CORN
HALF RUNNER GREEN BEANS
GREEN TOMATOES
SAVOY CABBAGE
CABBAGE
SWISS CHARD
CUCUMBERS
SQUASH
POTATOES
HONEY
BLUEBERRIES
CUT FLOWERS
~*~*~*~*~*
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
JULY 16th will be
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
at BOTH MARKETS!
~*~ 2011 MARKET HOURS ~*~
Richmond Rd. Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
Tuesday 3 until 6:30 or sold out
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Mill Pond Shopping Center Market
Saturday 9 until 2 or until sold out
We'll be set up in the shopping center with plenty of free parking. Look for us near the corner of Boston Rd. and Man 'O War Blvd.
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market
is Lexington's only
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each of our farmers are certified
Kentucky Proud
and GAP trained...
that means we know
Good Agricultural Practices!
IT'S TIME TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
We were voted #1 in the state of Kentucky last year thanks to you, our loyal customers! We hope we can do it again in 2011...we need your vote! Just click on the Bluegrass Farmers' Market link and cast your vote...tell your friends and family too!
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Market_Vote&searchTerm=bluegrass+farmers+market&x=29&y=17
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 07:35 PM EDT
Our Customer Appreciation Day was a big hit...there are many kids running around Lexington with veggie visors on and many appreciative customers with all sorts of free goodies from our farmers! We all had a day filled with fun, laughs and many smiles! That's what a farmers market is all about!
Just a bit more good news for those of you who love homegrown goodness...the Thursday market at the LFUCG Health Department is going strong! Today you will be able to find, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, peppers, squash, jams, blackberries, blueberries, baked goods and so much more. The market runs from 3 until 6 at the corner of Louden and Newtown. Go say Hi to our farmers!
The Saturday market will be loaded with all sorts of down home goodness...grown, raised, baked, blended or made by our farmers...we guarantee it! Nothing is shipped in so you know that everything is truly local! Again, that's what we think a farmers market is all about.
Here's a bit of what you will find this Saturday...
CORN
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
COUSA
CUCUMBERS
ONIONS
POTATOES
GARLIC
SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
CHILE PEPPERS
SWISS CHARD
CABBAGE
BANANA PEPPERS
JALAPENOS
WAX BEANS
BLACKBERRIES
BLUEBERRIES
RHUBARB
LEEKS
LETTUCE
OKRA
BEEF
EGGS
HONEY
HANGING FLOWER BASKETS
CUT FLOWERS
TROPICAL PLANTS
HERB BASKETS
JAMS & JELLIES
BAKED GOODS
HERB SEASONING
HOMEMADE SOAPS
And, maybe even the first CANTALOUPES of the season!
All of that and smiling faces too!
~**~ Thursday Market Now Open ~*~
Shop with our farmers at the LFUCG Health Department!
Thursday, 3 – 6
Corner of Newtown and Louden
NOW ACCEPTING
EBT/DEBIT CARDS!
Free and convenient parking and no construction or road closures to worry about! We're a farmers market shoppers delight!
2010 Market Information
When
Saturday 9-2
Tuesday 3-6:30
Where
3450 Richmond Rd. in the Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet parking lot, right next to the Glenn Auto Mall.
Parking is always FREE and we are stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Why
Because we think everyone who shops at a farmers market deserves to be talking to the farmer who grew, baked, made or created what they are selling! We guarantee it!
Our farmers are also trained and certified in the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) program!
It's just another way that we show you how much we care about what we do!
Don't forget to cast your vote for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market because we want to be one of America's Favorite Farmers Market! If we win, so do our customers because the prizes include all sorts of things that we get to give away!
Http://www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 11:16 AM EDT
The summer bounty continues today at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Look for garden fresh...
TOMATOES
CORN
POTATOES
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
COUSA
GREEN BEANS
CABBAGE
ONIONS
CUCUMBERS
PEPPERS
CUT FLOWERS
And maybe even some BLUEBERRIES and OKRA!
From the kitchens of our farmers, you'll find jams, jellies and even some pepper jams!
Don't forget our CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY this Saturday!
Fun, prizes and even the kids get to enjoy the special day by creating a veggie visor!
~**~ Thursday Market Now Open ~*~
Shop with our farmers at the LFUCG Health Department!
Thursday, 3 – 6
Corner of Newtown and Louden
NOW ACCEPTING
EBT/DEBIT CARDS!
Free and convenient parking and no construction or road closures to worry about! We're a farmers market shoppers delight!
2010 Market Information
When
Saturday 9-2
Tuesday 3-6:30
Where
3450 Richmond Rd. in the Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet parking lot, right next to the Glenn Auto Mall.
Parking is always FREE and we are stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Why
Because we think everyone who shops at a farmers market deserves to be talking to the farmer who grew, baked, made or created what they are selling!
Our farmers are also trained and certified in the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) program!
It's just another way that we show you how much we care about what we do!
Don't forget to cast your vote for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market because we want to be one of America's Favorite Farmers Market! If we win, so do our customers because the prizes include all sorts of things that we get to give away!
Http://www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 09:13 AM EDT
It's the 4th of July weekend and certainly a time to celebrate the reason it's a holiday. The 4th is also known as Independence Day in commemoration of the the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
I can't think of a more independent group of people than American farmers. They work the soil, they put their sweat and equity into making sure that the people of our United States of America get to enjoy the wholesome goodness that their hours of dedication provide. So, on this Independence Day weekend, we celebrate the privilege of being able to provide only the very best locally grown fruits and vegetables. Come join us in our celebration of America...our red, white and blue pride will be be in abundance!
When I say red, white and blue, I really mean it! Yup, we will have red, white and blue taters available! Think about a patriotic potato salad to go with those all American ASH free beef burgers! Nothing is more “4th of July” than fresh from the garden berries and we'll have plenty of red raspberries and blueberries! Don't forget those blackberries, although I have no idea why they call them blackberries because they certainly aren't black in color...just ask my stained purple fingers from last week's harvest!
The 4th of July is traditionally celebrated with fireworks, parades and picnics with friends and family. Wow, does the Bluegrass Farmer's Market ever have the perfect fix'ins for that picnic table!
CORN
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
GREEN PEPPERS
POTATOES
ONIONS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
COUSA
GARLIC
GREEN CHILE PEPPERS
BANANA PEPPERS
JALAPENO PEPPERS
EGGPLANT
CUCUMBERS
LETTUCE
KALE
SWISS CHARD
BEETS
HONEY
HERB SEASONING
JAMS & JELLIES
BAKED GOODS
PEACHES
BLACKBERRIES
RASPBERRIES
BLUEBERRIES
RHUBARB
And, don't forget those extra added attractions...
HOMEMADE SOAPS
BATH SALTS
LAVENDER SPRAY
CATNIP
LAVENDER SACHET
WHITE SAGE INCENSE
CUT FLOWERS
HANGING HERB BASKETS
BEDDING PLANTS
HANGING FLOWER BASKETS
DRIED BEAN SOUP MIX
And, friendly faces!
Yes, we are going to celebrate the 4th of July weekend by starting out with a great farmers market...the only 100% homegrown/produced one in Lexington! We are the Bluegrass Farmers' Market and we are Kentucky Proud!
~**~ Thursday Market Now Open ~*~
Shop with our farmers at the LFUCG Health Department!
Thursday, 3 – 6
Corner of Newtown and Louden
NOW ACCEPTING
EBT/DEBIT CARDS!
Free and convenient parking and no construction or road closures to worry about! We're a farmers market shoppers delight!
2010 Market Information
When
Saturday 9-2
Tuesday 3-6:30
Where
3450 Richmond Rd. in the Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet parking lot, right next to the Glenn Auto Mall.
Parking is always FREE and we are stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Why
Because we think everyone who shops at a farmers market deserves to be talking to the farmer who grew, baked, made or created what they are selling!
Our farmers are also trained and certified in the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) program!
It's just another way that we show you how much we care about what we do!
Don't forget to cast your vote for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market because we want to be one of America's Favorite Farmers Market! If we win, so do our customers because the prizes include all sorts of things that we get to give away!
Http://www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 10:48 AM EDT
The summer sun must be doing its thing in the gardens because our Tuesday market is getting busy!
Today you'll be able to find some of the best that the season has to offer, like...
CORN
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
PEPPERS
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
COUSA
CUCUMBERS
EGGPLANT
ONIONS
GARLIC
BLACKBERRIES
GREEN CHILES
HANGING FLOWER BASKETS
HANGING HERB BASKETS
HERB PLANTS
BEDDING PLANTS
and...JAMS AND JELLIES!
Don't forget, we now accept EBT and Debit cards!
Free and convenient parking and no construction or road closures to worry about! We're a farmers market shoppers delight!
2010 Market Information
When
Saturday 9-2
Tuesday 3-6:30
Where
3450 Richmond Rd. in the Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet parking lot, right next to the Glenn Auto Mall.
Parking is always FREE and we are stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Why
Because we think everyone who shops at a farmers market deserves to be talking to the farmer who grew, baked, made or created what they are selling!
We are Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, we are all certified Kentucky Proud!
Our farmers are also trained and certified in the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) program!
It's just another way that we show you how much we care about what we do!
Don't forget to cast your vote for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market because we want to be one of America's Favorite Farmers Market! If we win, so do our customers because the prizes include all sorts of things that we get to give away!
Http://www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:08 AM EDT
Wow, what a Saturday it will be at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
First off...
Corn is in!!!
Secondly...
Sun ripened tomatoes make their first appearance at the market!
And, we're having a special event...
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market Cookbook Exchange!
But, that's not all...our farmers will be bringing all sorts of homegrown goodness with them! The first week of summer is going to be a great time to shop at the market. There's still some spring offerings available and plenty of summer goodies too!
CORN
TOMATOES
GREEN BEANS
ONIONS
CABBAGE
SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
BEETS
POTATOES
CUCUMBERS
PEPPERS
LETTUCE
KALE, COLLARD AND CHARD
EGGPLANT
CAULIFLOWER
PEACHES
BLUEBERRIES
RASPBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES
And, it's all 100% homegrown!!!
Hey, that's not all! Look for...
JAMS & JELLIES
FLOWERS
HANGING BASKETS
TROPICAL PLANTS
HERBS
BAKED GOODS
SOUP BEAN MIXES
EGGS
BEEF
HERB SEASONING
HOMEMADE SOAPS
HONEY
And, even some free samples!
It just doesn't get much better than this! 100% homegrown/produced goodness and a book exchange all in the same place!
A little more about the Bluegrass Farmers' Market Cookbook Exchange...go through your cookbook collection and pick out the ones you want to part with. Bring them to the market and exchange them for a “new to you” cookbook...it's that easy! Bring one, get one! It doesn't matter if they are softback, hardback, new, old, small or big! We'll even have some free magazines!
Don't forget, we now accept EBT and Debit cards!
Free and convenient parking and no construction or road closures to worry about! We're a farmers market shoppers delight!
2010 Market Information
When
Saturday 9-2
Tuesday 3-6:30
Where
3450 Richmond Rd. in the Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet parking lot, right next to the Glenn Auto Mall.
Parking is always FREE and we are stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Why
Because we think everyone who shops at a farmers market deserves to be talking to the farmer who grew, baked, made or created what they are selling!
We are Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, we are all certified Kentucky Proud!
Our farmers are also trained and certified in the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) program!
It's just another way that we show you how much we care about what we do!
Don't forget to cast your vote for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market because we want to be one of America's Favorite Farmers Market! If we win, so do our customers because the prizes include all sorts of things that we get to give away!
Http://www.farmland.org
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:12 AM EDT
September is one of my favorite months of the year. Most of the warm summer crops are still available at the farmers market and some of the cooler fall crops are starting to make an appearance. It just doesn't get any better than that!
We can all still enjoy ripe tomatoes, freshly picked corn, wonderful green beans, tantalizing hot and sweet peppers, newly harvested potatoes, fresh cut rhubarb and sweet treats like watermelons, cantaloupes and raspberries!
And, we're just starting to see some of the cooler weather crops like kale, onions, garlic and shallots!
~*~ All 100% homegrown on our farms! ~*~
Don't forget about the beautiful and colorful flowers that will bring a smile to anyones face! Or, the herb seasoning that can make a chef out of anyone! How about some of those wonderful jams and jellies! And, the great beer cheese! Tender and flavorful ASH Free beef! Farm fresh eggs and Amish cheese that can't be beat! Home baked goods that will make you drool! Handmade soaps are a luxury only they are not luxury priced!
~*~ All 100% raised, grown or produced by our farmers! ~*~
September also has a day that we, as Americans, need to remember. September 11th! Please take a moment out of your busy schedule to remember those that lost their lives on 9/11 and to thank our service men and women for continuing to keep us safe.
~*~ MARKET HOURS ~*~
Tuesday 3 until 6:30
Saturday 9 until 2
We'll be set up in the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, right next door to the Glenn Auto Mall on Richmond Rd. It's just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Parking is right there so you don't have to drive around hunting for a spot to park. The parking lot is also paved and that makes it very stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Thursday 4 until 6:30
In the parking lot of the Fayette County Health Department on Newtown Pike.
Look for our new and bigger signs!
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is Lexington's only
100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
And, each of our farmers are certified Kentucky Proud!
Hope to see you all at one of our
market days...
We grow, raise, bake and make for you!
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 06:41 AM EDT
It's Monday morning and here I sit trying to think of the best way to let folks know what wonderful items are available this week at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. I don't want to just post a list because that seems so boring. It finally came to me...how about I tell you about the wonderful bounty that we had this weekend at our home! The great part is, all of the goodies are still at the market. :)
Our weekend of market freshness started out on Saturday when I returned from a day of selling at the market. We unloaded our bounty and quickly decided that grilled veggies and a burger would be dinner! The ASH Free burgers were wonderful rubbed with some Herb'n Cowboy seasoning and topped with some Amish Colby cheese. The carrots, potatoes and peppers got washed and rubbed with a bit of bacon dripp'ins and a bit more herb seasoning and grilled right along with the burgers. We added some fabulous sliced tomatoes and a skillet full of the very best bi-color fried corn you've ever tasted. Tell me we didn't eat good on Saturday night and 99.9% of it came from the market!!! Fresh, homegrown and for sure delicious!
How the heck do you top that meal on Sunday? I'm not sure we topped it but we darn sure enjoyed it with all of the gusto of the previous evening. The day started out with more potatoes only this time we fried them in a skillet with some green peppers. Add some great farm fresh eggs and scramble it all together and top with a bit of Amish Parmesan cheese. It was heaven! I know we are supposed to be working and not thinking about “what's for dinner” but somehow the thought of more market goodies took over and we rested and pondered what our evening meal would be! Shame on us, but I have to admit that we were both pooped from a long week.
Our Sunday dinner bell rang and we sat down to yet another market bounty meal! I think you would call this meal a “farmers market special!” We had green beans, corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers with dill seasoning and fresh raspberries for dessert. It just doesn't get any better than that!
Yes, my friends, eat'in is good when it's homegrown and fresh from the market! The great thing is you'll be able to find all the freshness that you want at our Tuesday and Thursday markets. Come by and say hi to the farmers at Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced farmers market. You can find us at 3450 Richmond Rd. in the tree lined, customer friendly, plenty of free and convenient parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs right next to the Glenn Auto Mall. We'll be there on Tuesday from 3 until 6:30. And, on Thursday you can find us at the Fayette County Health Department on Newtown Pike from 4 until 6! Don't forget to mark your calendar for Saturday's market from 9 until 2 at the Richmond Rd. location.
Our farmers thank you for your continued support of our family farms...we grow for you!
Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced farmers market and we take great pride in that! We can also guarantee that each farmer is certified Kentucky Proud!
~*~*~ CONGRATULATIONS~*~*~
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is home to a
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
GRAND CHAMPION
HONEY PRODUCER!!!
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 07:57 AM EDT
I grew up thinking a potato was a potato...something you mashed and served with gravy. Or, you fried them to have with your eggs for breakfast. An extra special treat was a trip to a fast food for the occasional burger and “fries!” My mom used to boil small potatoes whole and season with butter and parsley. But, to me they were all just potatoes. In other words, a “tater is a tater!”
Well, have I ever learned different since I have been around real farmers vs. a grocery store to purchase my potatoes!!!
Did you know that a potato isn't just the starch and calorie builder that we all thought it was? They contain protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, niacin, folate and fiber! Who knew they could be so healthy! We all need potatoes in our diet and the varieties are numerous!
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market members have done their homework when it comes to potatoes. No more boring, plain taters for me! We get to choose from a great variety of heirloom and commonly known “spuds!” Here's just a few of the varieties available at our market this week...
Irish Cobbler
Katadin
Red Lasota
Red Norland
Russet Burbank
Kennebec
Yukon Gold
Wisconsin Superior
Red Pontiac
King Henry
Yellow Finn
A bit more potato info...new potatoes are moist and waxy and are best for steaming, boiling and in salads. Oblong mature white potatoes are dry and starchy and best used for baking, mashed or “fries!” The round red taters have a sort of waxy texture and that makes them great for boiling or mashing. Usually round white potatoes are thin-skinned and they hold their shape well in salads....but they are great for boiling and roasting too! Yellow-fleshed ones are good for steaming, roasting and mashing. But I have to admit that they all taste great with gravy!!! If you are looking for a specific way to prepare potatoes, don't be afraid to ask the farmer...they grew them and they know the best ways to cook them!
Geez, looks like I went on a “tater” rant today but believe me that's not all that you'll find at our markets this week. Look for the homegrown treats available during a Kentucky summer month...tomatoes, corn, squash, peppers, melons, green beans, flowers, herbs, eggplant and so much more!
Market Hours at our Richmond Rd. location in the parking lot of Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet, next to the Glenn Auto Mall are...
Tuesday 3 - 6:30
Saturday 9 – 2
Thursday market hours at the Fayette County Health Department on Newtown Pike are...
4 – 6:30
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is guaranteed 100% homegrown or produced!
And, we are all certified KENTUCKY PROUD!
We're the only Lexington farmers market that can say that!
~*~WE GROW, RAISE or MAKE WHAT WE SELL~*~
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:30 AM EDT
It just doesn't get any better than that! Unless you add the wonderful squash, peppers, taters and cucumbers too! Heck, throw in some onions, garlic and even some broccoli! Of course you can't forget the wonderful blackberries, raspberries and rhubarb!
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is full of the Kentucky summer bounty!
And don't let anyone kid you, we grow it all ourselves! No reselling allowed at our market so you know you're getting nothing but homegrown goodness from our farmers. Remember that we know what we grow and it isn't your average grocery store varieties. Look for heirloom tomatoes such as German Stripey. Or fabulous squash such as Magda, Cousa or Patty Pan. Peppers...hot and mild! Potatoes, round, long, red, white and even fingerling! Of course, everyone is talking corn right now and we've got a crowd favorite, Silver Queen along with Ambrosia and bi-color! What about some wonderful green beans...Romas, Tenderettes, Pole, Kentucky Wonders and a few heirloom varieties too!
Yup, summer crops are in full swing at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
But, that's not all that you'll find. We have farm fresh eggs, Amish cheese, ASH Free beef, honey, herb seasoning, jams, jellies and fruit butters, the very best baked goods and even homemade soaps! Now, granted, our farmers didn't “grow” these but they darn sure either raised or made them!
Who could forget the beautiful cut flowers and gorgeous baskets loaded with colorful flowers! Or maybe even a fragrant herb plant...we've got those too!
As you can tell, the members of the Bluegrass Farmers' Market take great pride in what they do. That's why one of the stipulations to becoming a member is that each individual farmer is certified Kentucky Proud! We don't just register the whole market...we make sure each of our farmers really grow or produce what they take pride in offering to the market!
We are Lexington's only 100% homegrown or produced farmers market!!!
Take the short drive out Richmond Rd. to the beautiful tree lined parking lot of Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs, next to the Glenn Auto Mall each Tuesday or Saturday. We'll be bringing our farms best and wearing smiles!
Tuesday 3 until 6:30
Saturday 9 until 2
And, don't forget our Thursday market at the Fayette County Health Department on Newtown Pike from 4 until 6:30!
We thank you for supporting our farms and families.
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:31 AM EDT
I was sitting here this morning trying to think of a way to let folks know just how wonderful the Bluegrass Farmers' Market really is and I decided that I'd probably just tell you what went home with me at the end of Saturday's market. I can tell you, it was quite a haul of fresh veggies and berries!
We enjoyed the most delicious fresh corn on the cob last night along with our wonderful ASH free beef burgers that were topped with fabulous tomatoes! Our plates looked more like serving platters by the time we added the crisp sliced cucumber and onion salad along with the extra heirloom tomatoes that we just had to try. By the way, the German Stripey's and Japanese something...sorry, I cannot remember the name of them...tomatoes were great! Heck, I'm not done yet. My hubby roasted some fingerling potatoes on the grill and Oh My Gosh, we're they ever good! He rubbed them with a bit of bacon drippings and then sprinkled them with coarse sea salt. Talk about heaven! You'd have thought that we would have been stuffed by the end of the meal but we managed to save room for a slice of fantastic jam cake that was drizzled with a decadent raspberry sauce that I made with those wonderful berries and local honey! I have to admit that the two of us could hardly move after dinner but, the funny part was, we were both thinking about the next meal! Lol Yup, there's still some wonderful greens beans, eggplant, zucchini and squash waiting for our next meal.
Geez, forgot to let you know that we started the day out with a huge breakfast of farm fresh eggs, fried taters, sliced tomatoes and homebaked bread loaded with homemade jam! Makes me wonder how we even managed to do anything yesterday. But we did get a bunch of green peppers chopped and frozen for use in chili this winter. We even froze some wonderful hot peppers so hubby could spice his up a bit more!
About the only thing I didn't come home with were flowers and plants. Believe me it wasn't because they weren't beautiful...it was because I didn't have anymore room in the van! I promised myself that I would save some space next week.
I have to tell you that it really makes you feel great to know that you can prepare and enjoy meals using nothing but locally grown goodies! And, the fresh flavor can't be beat. I'm already thinking about my farmers market list for this week!
Come join us at Lexington's only 100% homegrown or produced farmers market. You'll be greeted by hardworking farmers who can still manage to smile after harvesting that day and you'll leave with a bounty of fresh, homegrown goodness! It don't get no better than that!!!
Tuesday's market hours are 3 until 6:30 at our beautiful tree lined location at 3450 Richmond Rd. in the parking lot of Fast Signs and Pedal the Planet. It's right next to the Glenn Auto Mall just outside of Man 'O War Blvd. Don't forget about our new Thursday market at the Fayette County Health Department on Newtown Pike. Our farmers are there from 4 until 6! Stay tuned for the Saturday market offerings!
Hope to see you all at one of our market days...you'll be glad you came to visit us!
Lexington's only 100% homegrown/produced farmers market!
All of our farmers are certified Kentucky Proud!
We grow, raise, bake, blend and make...so that you can enjoy truly local goods!
Posted by Kentucky Proud
@ 08:11 AM EDT
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