Bluegrass Farmers Market

With two ounces worth of luck, we'll have a no rain Saturday for the market tomorrow. We're sure hoping so because our farmers are loaded with homegrown summer goodness! Look for tomatoes, squash, zucchini, onions, kale, peppers, cucumbers, corn, beets, fresh cut herbs, berries and so much more! Don't forget the pork, Kobe beef, lamb, cheeses, herb seasoning, BBQ sauce, beautiful flowers, jams, baked goods and hand crafted soaps! The best part is our farmers grew, raised, baked or made whatever they sell! Our customers can actually ask questions about anything and get real answers! Our markets are open tomorrow from 9 until 2 and are located at the Liquor Barn in Hamburg and at Azur Restaurant & Patio in Beaumont Centre. Hope to see you all there! :)

It's Thursday and that means that the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is open at our Azur Restaurant & Patio location in Beaumont Centre! Our farmers will be there with their homegrown goodness from 3 until 6. Look for a variety of summer squash, cucumbers, zucchini, jams and so much more!

Join our farmers today from 3 until 6 at the Liquor Barn Hamburg market. You'll find all varieties of squash, zucchini, cucumbers, kale, beautiful cut flowers and herbs and probably a bunch more! Hope to see you there. :)

Our farmers will be celebrating Independence Day tomorrow...the 4th of July! :) Both market locations will be loaded down with plenty of homegrown goodness for your holiday weekend grilling and picnics. Look for corn, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, peppers, onions, potatoes...who could ask for anything more! Hold on, how about the meats to go with all of these wonderful veggies...think Kobe beef, lamb, pork and the herb seasoning to go with them! Don't forget the cheese for those burgers! And, flowers to decorate your picnic tables! And, then for dessert...how about some wonderful jams and baked goods! Yup...it's gonna be a reason to celebrate at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. Come show us your red, white and blue pride! Market locations... Liquor Barn Hamburg 1837 Plaudit Place Saturday 9 - 2 Tuesday 3 - 6 Azur Restaurant & Patio Beaumont Centre Saturday 9 - 2 Thursday 3 - 6

It's Tuesday and that means the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is open at our Liquor Barn Hamburg location from 3 until 6! Look for green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, squash and spring onions, jams and maybe even a few red potatoes. Remember, we grow what we sell!

We are happy to announce that both of our market locations will now have weekday markets too! :) You can shop on Tuesday at the Liquor Barn Hamburg location on Tuesday and at the Azur Restaurant & Patio location on Thursday. Both week day markets are open from 3 pm until 6 pm. There is plenty of summer "goodness" available and it's all guaranteed 100% homegrown or produced by our market members. The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is Lexington's largest "we guarantee" we grow, raise, make or make" farmers market! :) Liquor Barn Hamburg is located at 1837 Plaudit Place. And the Azur Restaurant & Patio is located at 3070 Lakecrest Circle. Don't forget that both market locations are open on Saturday from 9 until 2! Hope to see you there for nothing but the best homegrown goodness available!

Yippee!!! It's finally here...the opening of the Tuesday market at our Liquor Barn Hamburg location! :) Folks have been asking why we waited so long and the answer is simple...we are a 100% homegrown market and the majority of the crops are just now starting to come in. Look for summer squash, zucchini, fresh cut flowers, jams, jellies and maybe even some kale and lettuce. You just never know what or who might show up! ~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~ Azur Restaurant & Patio 3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre Saturday 9 until 2 Thursday market opening soon! Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion 1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd. Tuesday 3 until 6 NOW OPEN! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is Lexington's largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market! And, each farmer is certified... KENTUCKY PROUD! And all fruit and veggie farmers are... GAP Certified And, some farmers accept SNAP!

The place to be this Saturday is at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! That's right...homegrown goodness will be in abundance. Look for spring offerings like lettuce, kale, chard, radishes, green onions and so much more. Now that it is almost summer, you'll be able to find the start of the summer crops...squash, zucchini, cucumbers and even some green tomatoes! Don't forget the beautiful flowers and plants!

Of course you can't forget the all season goodies like the baked goods, jams, jellies, herb seasoning, salsa, relishes, BBQ sauce, hand crafted soaps, cheese, eggs, lamb, beef and pork!

The best part? All of this goodness comes from our members and we guarantee that they grow, raise, make or bake everything that they sell! Support an honest to gosh farmer by shopping at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Remember...you'll never know what else you might find at either market!

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

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TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

It's time for the official grand opening of the 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market season! Come join us at both locations tomorrow...there will be surprises!

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Saturday 9 until 2

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

Well, it's almost here...June! And, that means we'll be seeing more of the “summer” fruits and veggies to go along with our “spring” offerings. It's always one of my favorite times of the year. Once the zucchini starts showing up at the market, it means the corn and tomatoes can't be far behind! Yippee!

June also brings the closing of the school year. So, what do you do to keep those kids occupied during the summer months? How about some fun at your local library! The folks from the Eagle Creek Library will be at the Liquor Barn Hamburg and Beaumont Library will be at our Azur Restaurant & Patio market this Saturday. Stop by and find out what fun reading programs will be available this summer! A little more excitement at the Liquor Barn market...Roger and his “squeezebox” will be there to entertain everyone!

As I told everyone a few weeks ago, after six years of sharing the weekly market blog with you, I have decided that I really need to concentrate more on our farm and business. This will be my last market report. I am going to continue to share special market news, recipes, tips, etc. so check our Local Harvest page often. I thank you all for the support over the years, the comments, suggestions, etc. have helped us bring you a better market.

Signing off for the last time,

Karin, your friendly blog gal

Now on to the important stuff...what will you find at the markets tomorrow! I have the feeling that our farmers have been very busy this week because I only heard from a few of them. The good thing is we'll all be surprised when we discover many more items at the market this week. Here's a bit of what you'll find...

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

Asparagus

Sugar Ann peas

Black Seed Simpson lettuce

Jericho lettuce

Red leaf lettuce

Red Swiss chard

Kale

Arugula

Komatsuna

Mizuna

Green onions

Zucchini

Cucumbers

Jams and jellies

Herb seasoning

Baked goods

Beef

Pork

Handcrafted soaps

Fresh cut flowers and herbs

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Swiss chard

Ruby and yellow chard

Kale

Bibb lettuce

Green onions

Radishes

Zucchini

Strawberries

Dried hot peppers

Black walnuts...already hulled and picked

Pumpkin bread

Walnut spice cake

Remember...you'll never know what else you might find at either market!

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

And, some farmers accept SNAP!

The last Monday in May is a day of remembrance...a day when we proudly remember those brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in our armed forces. It is Memorial Day! Did you know that each Memorial Day at 3:00 pm there is a national moment of remembrance? Take time out of your busy day to remember our heroes.

Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of the summer season! I can't think of a better way to start the weekend out than a visit to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! It's the best place in town to find guaranteed homegrown, raised, baked or made products for your Memorial Day gathering. Think asparagus, crisp lettuce, kale, onions and yes...even strawberries! Don't forget the beef, lamb and pork for that grilling. And, why not try some herb seasoning, delicious cheese, pepper jam and salsa on those burgers. Think home home baked deliciousness to finish your meal. Don't forget the beautiful and bright flowers to decorate your picnic table. One more thing...it is sort of the start of summer so you better get those tomato and veggie plants in the ground...flowers too!

So what goodness will you find at our markets this Saturday? Here's a bit to excite you! :)

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

Jane's Garden, Flowers & Herbs will be bringing fresh cut basil and mint along with kale and both leaf and romaine lettuce. And, don't forget those beautiful cut flowers...snapdragons, daisy's and peonies!

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will have the first of the season Sugar Ann Peas! They'll also be bringing spring asparagus, Salanova and Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, kale, arugula, Komatsuna, Mizuna, green onions...and those wonderful fruit and pepper jams along with delicious baked goods!

Breeze Point Produce will arrive with great homemade soap, jams, salsa, spices, and 100% Angus freezer beef including brats, burgers, and all the good steaks for your Memorial Day cook-out!

Heavenly Homestead Cheese will have plenty of their wonderful varieties of cheese with them...think about topping that grilled burger! Or, maybe just snacking!

Kelly's Kobe Beef and Herman's Happy Hogswill have Kobe Beef aged 28 days! Boneless ribeyes, N.Y. strip steaks, chuck steaks, grill burger patties and so much more in the beef department! Look for pork chops, country ribs, green onion brats, green onion breakfast links, sausage patties and more pork products! All of their products are USDA inspected, free of antibiotics and growth stimulants! They are committed to providing safe, healthy and reasonably priced products that are humanely raised! Got a special order? Call Deborah Kelly at (859) 792-6748!

Herb'n Renewal will have all of your herb seasoning needs for that backyard cook-out! They love to talk herbs and can help take the guesswork out of seasoning! Don't forget the hand crafted soaps and those wonderful Zucchini, Apple'n Oat Thingies for dessert!

Reece Farm will be making their 2015 market debut tomorrow! And, they'll be bringing plenty of strawberries for your Memorial Day feast! And, something new to our market...candied jalapenos! Make sure you check out their relishes too!

Tomatoes, Etc. will be bringing the last of their heirloom tomato and pepper plants! If you live in an apartment or just want to container garden on your patio...make sure you visit with Roger...he loves to talk tomatoes!

Double F Club Lambs will be bringing their freezer lamb cuts including 1” thick lamb chops and lamb burgers...think Memorial Day grilling! Also look for racks, shanks, liver and legs...both boneless and whole! A lamb lovers delight!

Pennington Farm & Garden will be loaded down with beautiful flowering plants, herbs and hanging baskets. Look for crisp lettuce and fresh cut dill too!

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Emnett Acres Farm will have wonderful greens like Pak Choi, Swiss chard, leaf lettuce and green onions...perfect toppers for that burger or as a side dish! They will also be bringing the last of their tomato, pepper and basil plants...they need to be planted so they will be discounted! Don't forget the black walnuts!

Clark Farm will have a Memorial Day gotta have...strawberries! And, of course you'll want some grilled asparagus, zucchini or even kale! Why not try a salad made with baby chard and French Breakfast Radishes...splashed with some dried assorted hot peppers!

Remember, there are always surprises and you never know who else might show up at either market location!

Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Karin, your friendly blog gal

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

And, some farmers accept SNAP!

Well folks, it is with a sad heart that I write what might be my last market blog. I just want you all to know how much I have enjoyed being welcomed into your computers! I realized that I was spending more time on the farmers market and not enough on our farm business. All great things must come to an end and I have decided to resign as the “marketing person” for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. I promise that I will still be around and yes, we will still be at the market each Saturday if it is not raining!

Yes, I still believe in our mission to provide nothing but homegrown goodness to our customers...I just need to spend more time on our farm. Thank you all again for inviting me into your homes for all of these years. It has been my pleasure and I hope to see you all at our market in the coming months.

Karin, your soon to be ex blog gal!

Now, on to the important stuff! So, what will you find at the markets tomorrow? Here's a list of the information that I have received from our farmers...they must be busy planting because it's a bit short. Look for much more!

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

Herb'n Renewal will be bringing their wonderful hand blended herb seasoning, hand crafted soaps and those crowd favorites...Zucchini, Apple'n Oat Thingies! Remember that if it is raining, they will not be at the market...the packaging does not like wet weather.

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will be arriving with their freshly harvested Sugar Ann peas, asparagus, Salanova lettuce, maybe some Black Seed Simpson, kale, arugula (it may be the last of the arugula), some spinach, green onions, jams, jellies and baked goods. Their pepper jam is wonderful!!!

Kelly's Kobe Beef and Herman's Happy Hogs will have freezers full of freshly processed pork including breakfast links, sausage patties, country ribs, pork chops, and ham, as well as bacon. Don't forget that fabulous Kobe beef and the farm fresh eggs!

Tomatoes, Etc. will probably be bringing the last of their heirloom tomato and pepper plants tomorrow. If you want your own plants...get them now! The supply is limited!

Heavenly Homestead Cheese has said that they hope to be at both market locations tomorrow...great cheese is all I can say!

Jane's Garden Flowers and Herbs will be bringing her beautiful fresh cut flower bouquets, wonderful Jericho romaine lettuce along with a bunch of green and red leaf lettuce! Crunch is good!

Pennington's Farm and Garden will be bringing their beautiful flowers, herbs, cut parsley, dill and some crispy lettuce!

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Emnett Acres Farm will be bringing their tomato, pepper, basil and blackeyed susan plants as well as Canna lily roots. Also look for fresh spring green onions, crispy bok choy and leaf lettuce! Yum!

Clark Farm is hoping that the cold will not hinder their asparagus so keep your fingers crossed and hope they have plenty. Great news...strawberries! The supply will be limited so shop early! You might even find some kale, zucchini, broccoli and assorted dried peppers!

And, like I said...Heavenly Homestead Cheese just might make an appearance tomorrow!

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The Lexington Herald-Leader will be hosting a Community Yard Sale tomorrow from 8 until 1 in the Herald-Leader front parking lot at 100 Midland Ave. A portion of the sales will go to Bluegrass GreenSource! Why not stop by on your way to the market!!!

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

And, some farmers accept SNAP!

Sunday is that special day to celebrate that special lady in your life...mom! That special lady can be the mother of your children, grandmother or great grandmother, step mom, mother-in-law or the lady who gave birth to you...they are all extra special on Sunday! So, why not treat them to something special. Start the weekend out with a visit to the Bluegrass Farmers' Marketand pick up some farm fresh eggs, nitrate free ham, spring onions and wonderful cheese for a breakfast omelet on her special day! Then give her a real treat by purchasing some of the beautiful flowering or vegetable plants and actually planting them for her! Next comes a fantastic evening meal which you get to prepare for that special lady! Think Kobe steak perfectly seasoned with an herb blend, fresh asparagus or maybe a crisp salad as a side. Don't forget dessert!!! Plenty of freshly baked deliciousness will be available! And, if you happen to be shopping at our newest market location in the parking lot of Liquor Barn in Hamburg...why not get some wine while you are there! Or, if you shop at our Azur Restaurant & Patio location...think about making reservations for a Sunday dinner! Sunday is her day...make her feel extra special on Mother's Day!

So, what will you find at each location this week? Here's a short list and I'll guarantee that you'll find plenty more...

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will be bring their farm fresh spring asparagus, Salanova lettuce, spring onions, arugula, pepper jams, jellies, baked goods, bean soup mix and good for you red Russian kale! The pumpkin cookies are great!

Tomatoes, Etc. will be bringing their wonderful heirloom tomato and pepper transplants and packages of Egyptian Walking Onion sets! One more thing that always brings smiles to faces, young and old...the Red Robin Tomato plants that Roger gives to youngsters, with written parental directions. This is to encourage them to become lifelong gardeners! Yes, he'll have some available tomorrow and yes, he does give them away!

Herb'n Renewal will be on hand with their various herb blends! All of them are preservative free and contain no MSG and each one is hand blended in the commercial kitchen on the farm! Look for their handcrafted soaps and plenty more Zucchini, Apple'n Oat Thingies...a crowd favorite!

Heavenly Homestead Cheese will be returning tomorrow and the great news is they will be bringing 9 varieties of cheeses including some new cheeses for them, provolone, asiago, windsor, and zagora. The last two are unique to their farm! They loved meeting everyone last week!

Kelly's Kobe Beef and Herman's Happy Hogs will have Kobe beef boneless ribeyes, N.Y. Steaks, sirloin steaks, chuck steaks, round steaks, burger patties and ground beef! And the steaks are aged 28 days before being hand cut! Don't forget the wonderful pork chops, country style ribs, spare ribs, and sausage! All of these products are born, raised ,and harvested on their farm. They are all U.S.D.A. Inspected, FREE of Antibiotics,Steroids or Growth Stimulants!

Pennington Farm & Garden flowers, herbs, tomato plants, lettuce, and of course since Sunday is Mothers Day, they will have lots of pretty hanging pots too!

And, as a special treat, “Your Squeeze Box Troubadour” will be on hand to entertain us all...young and old!

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Emnett Acres Farm will be bringing their freshly harvested green onions, black eyed susan flower sets, canna lily roots, sweet basil and tomato plants and fresh baked pumpkin nut bread!

Remember, there are always surprises and you never know who else might show up at either market location!

Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Karin, your friendly blog gal

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

TheBluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

And, some farmers accept SNAP!

It's May and in Kentucky that can only mean one thing...it's time for the Kentucky Derby! Only March stands out more with its “Madness” in our Commonwealth. While the thoroughbreds might be running for the roses, our farmers are running into the fields and gardens to harvest the very best homegrown goodness available in Kentucky! Well, maybe they are walking but you know what I mean. lol The excitement of knowing that you have produced something that makes our customers smile is about as good as it gets. Unless you happen to pick the Kentucky Derby winner! Speaking of winners, we have a few of our farmers celebrating Derby Day by running some specials, giving away some freebies and chances to win some market items! Who says we don't know how to celebrate at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

And, by the way...both Bluegrass Farmers' Market locations will have a limited supply of mint available for those Derby Day Mint Juleps!

Here's a bit of what you'll find at our markets tomorrow...

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will be bringing some Derby Day mint, some asparagus, their wonderful Salanova lettuce, red Russian kale, arugula, a little baby spinach, some spicy mesclun mix, baked goods, jams and jellies and bean soup mixes. And, if you spend $5 you'll get a $1 off coupon to use at your next visit to their booth!

Tomatoes, Etc. will be bringing the long anticipated heirloom tomato and pepper transplants and packages of Egyptian Walking Onion sets! One more thing that always brings smiles to faces, young and old...the Red Robin Tomato plants that Roger gives to youngsters, with written parental directions. This is to encourage them to become lifelong gardeners! Yes, he'll have some available tomorrow and yes, he does give them away! Happy Derby Day!

Herb'n Renewal is pleased to announce that the Zucchini, Apple'n Oat Thingies are back! You'll also find all 29 of their hand blended herb seasoning mixes. And, hand crafted soaps...including scent free ones! Jane's Garden Flowers & Herbs had hoped to be at the market this week but alas, Jane had to work...never fear because her wonderful lettuce and kale will be available at Herb'n Renewal! And, to celebrate Derby Day and Karin and Drew's 21^st anniversary, they are giving folks a chance to sign up to win a gift basket with 21 herb blends in it and valued at $75 and no purchase is necessary!

Kelly's Kobe Beef and Herman's Happy Hogs will have Kobe beef boneless ribeyes, N.Y. Steaks, sirloin steaks, chuck steaks, round steaks, burger patties and ground beef! And the steaks are aged 28 days before being hand cut! Don't forget the wonderful pork chops, country style ribs, spare ribs, and sausage! All of these products are born, raised ,and harvested on their farm. They are all U.S.D.A. Inspected, FREE of Antibiotics,Steroids or Growth Stimulants! And, to celebrate Derby Day, they are giving two lucky customers, who make a purchase, the chance to win either 2 boneless 3/4” hand cut and aged ribeye steaks or 2 bone in 3/4” pork chops! The drawing is at noon, so shop early and sign up to win!

Heavenly Homestead Cheese will be making their debut appearance this week...the rain last week kinda put a damper on things. But, the great news is they will be bringing 9 varieties of cheeses including some new cheeses for them, provolone, asiago, windsor, and zagora. The last two are unique to their farm! Come welcome them to the market!

Pennington Farm & Garden will have various herb plants, bedding plants, flowers, cut parsley, tomato plants and beautiful hanging baskets!

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Emnett Acres Farm will make their first 2015 market season appearance tomorrow! They will be bringing green onions, hand shelled and picked black walnuts from last fall's crop, pumpkin and zucchini breads, canna lily bulbs and potted black eyed susans! Nice to have them back!

Stone Burr Farm will be on hand with their delicious lamb and mint to go with it!

Breeze Point Produce will not be at the market, but their wonderful mint will! Yup, something other than the market came up and they will have to prolong their start of the 2015 market season but one of the other farmers will have their mint! Think Juleps!!!

Remember, there are always surprises and you never know who else might show up at either market location!

Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Karin, your friendly blog gal

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified

And, some farmers accept SNAP!

We opened our newest location last Saturday at the Liquor Barn in Hamburg...I do believe that we were a hit! Many of our returning customers showed up and then we met quite a few new ones. I think this is going to be a great location because we have plenty of room to grow! And growing is what we are doing. I don't mean the plant type of growing although our farmers are certainly doing that...I mean our membership is growing. Last Saturday we were joined by the folks at Pennington Farm & Garden. And, this week we'll see another new face because the folks at Heavenly Homestead Cheese are about to make their debut at both market locations! Yes, it is going to be an exciting 2015 season at both markets!

Okay, so what will you find this Saturday...

LIQUOR BARN HAMBURG

McMaine's Riverhaven Farm will be bringing a limited amount of asparagus, some arugula, jams, jellies, seven bean soup mix, chocolate zucchini cake and pumpkin pecan cookies! Yummy!

Herb'n Renewal will be loaded down with their hand blended herb seasoning mixes, hand crafted soaps, lavender sachets and even a treat for the kitties...catnip! You'll also be able to find freshly harvested lettuce and kale from Jane's Garden, Flowers & Herbs at their booth...Jane had to work so they are helping her out.

Tomatoes Etc. will once again be taking orders for their heirloom tomato and pepper plants!

Heavenly Homestead Cheese will be bringing nine varieties of cheeses including some new cheeses for them...provolone, asiago, windsor, and zagora. The last two are unique to their farm! Stop by and welcome them to our market!

Pennington Farm and Garden will be bringing their beautiful hanging baskets, flower and herb plants along with about 30 varieties of tomato plants and a little lettuce and cut parsley!

Herman's Happy Hogs will be bringing their delicious Kobe beef burgers, chuck steak, round steaks and sirloin steaks...possibly some pork products too!

AZUR RESTAURANT & PATIO

Stone Burr Farm will be on hand with a variety of lamb cuts!

And, Like I said...Heavenly Homestead Cheese will be making their debut this week...stop by and give them a warm welcome!

Remember...there are always surprises and you never know who else might show up at either market!

Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Karin, your friendly blog gal

~*~*~*~ 2015 Bluegrass Farmers' Market ~*~*~*~

Azur Restaurant & Patio

3070 Lakecrest Circle in Beaumont Centre

Saturday 9 until 2

Thursday market opening soon!

Liquor Barn Hamburg Pavillion

1837 Plaudit Place off Man O' War Blvd.

Tuesday market opening soon!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market

is Lexington's largest

100% homegrown/produced farmers market!

And, each farmer is certified...

KENTUCKY PROUD!

And all fruit and veggie farmers are...

GAP Certified