Farm News of the Week

From Andra of Sow’s Ear Piggery:
Last chance to plan your Easter dinner centerpiece of a Whole, Fresh Ham from a heritage, pasture pig. Do not be intimidated by the idea of prepping an uncured ham. A simple brine recipe does all the work. We provide the brine ingredients with the purchase of the ham. Just add water. Place the fresh ham in a clean plastic tub and cover with the brine for 10 days in the fridge. Then simply bake in the oven or smoke outdoors (or a combo of both). You will impress your family and guests with this delicious, simple recipe. Taste the difference of free-range pork never fed medicated feed.
Andra also has a few 5 week old feeder pigs, available March 31.

Frontier Family Farms has added some spring vegetables to their lineup. Available now, in addition to his regular lettuces and spinach, are: Arugula, Broccoli, and Red and White Radishes. Look for more spring vegetables soon!

To Contact Us

Our Website: manchester.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: Manchester Locally Grown Online Farmers’ Market
By e-mail: tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
By phone: (931) 273-9708

This is the last week for the March Special from Weaver Farms: 5 pounds of Angus ground beef for $25. Pasture and grain fed. No hormones, antibiotics or MSG. No water added. USDA inspected.

Linda at Dogwood Valley Greenhouse writes:
Spring is really, truly, finally here! The early spring bloomers are very happy in the greenhouse at Dogwood Valley, but would be even happier in your garden. Now is a great time to plant perennials, even if they are types that will bloom later in the season. The stock is great right now, although plants just coming out of hibernation are on the small side. I don’t have more than a dozen of many of them, fewer of some, so get yours now while the selection is good! Some of the nicest bloomers this week are: catchfly, carnations, coreopsis, Euphorbia, Lenten rose (just 1 available!), Phlox stolonifera, pincushion flower, and Vinca minor. The houseplants, hanging baskets, Rex begonias, and Aloe vera, are also very healthy and anxious to join your family. And the herb plants, starting their spring growth now, will be large enough to clip within a few short weeks.

(Clockwise from top left): Pincushion Flower, Vinca minor, Catmint, and Purple Columbine.

Important Ordering and Pickup Information

Ordering will be open until TUESDAY at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on THURSDAY between 4:00 and 5:30 at our tents located outside Manchester Farm Store, 251 Interstate Dr., Manchester. We can also deliver your order to your home (or other location) on Friday afternoons, for a small fee, if it’s more convenient for you. If you prefer to utilize this service, please place an order for it, same as other products, selecting your delivery area. Don’t forget to give us your location address in the comments section of the order. Also please text Linda at (931) 273-9708 for specific arrangements.

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We offer a great variety of local farm products, and our items will be in your hands in time to plan for the weekend. Wonderful local products are available for ordering from the comfort of your own computer.

More new farmers are considering joining our market, if they can expect enough sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends and inviting them to give us a try. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week. Also please let us know if we can improve our selection or scheduling in any way to better suit your needs.

Blessings,
Linda

Here is the complete list for this week.