March 20th, 2012 by Rich

So Spring has arrived and the whole world seems poised for new beginnings.  Optimism is in the air!  The time to get gardens in, plants transplanted, and after winter clean up is upon us.  With just a little work we can look forward to a bountiful season of fresh and wholesome produce for many months to come.  Stop in and let us help you with soil and amenities for topping off your garden beds and repotting supplies.  We just got in a few heirloom tomato plants and Rosemary in 1 gal. pots  at $10 each so get them before they are gone.

Until then, check out this weeks specials on produce.  This week we have:

Beet Roots, red(CA)……………………………………………..$4.00/lb

Broccoli, Sweet Baby(CA)……………………………………..$4.50/bunch

Celery(CA)…………………………………………………………$3.25/bunch

Cucumber(MX)…………………………………………………..$2.75 each

Kale, Lacinato(FL)……………………………………………….$3.50/bunch

Onions, Yellow Jumbo, 3lb. bag(CA)………………………$4.50/bag

Parsley, Curly(FL)/Flat(CA)………………………………….$2.75/bunch

Peppers, Yellow Bell Lg.(MX)………………………………..$3.50 each

Potatoes, French Fingerling, 1 1/2 lb(US)………………..$4.50/bag

Potatoes, Sweet Jewel(US)…………………………………….$1.80/lb

Apples, Pink Lady(WA)…………………………………………$6.99/bag – .95 each

Banana(ECU)……………………………………………………….$1.25/lb

Coconut(Thai)……………………………………………………..$3.00 each

Kiwi(CA)……………………………………………………………..$.75 each

Pineapple(CR)………………………………………………………$5.75 each

Tofu, Wildwood Sprouted, xtra firm, 14 oz…………………$3.50 each

From Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:

Baby Arugula, 4 oz……………………………….$6.00

Spring Mix Salad,8 oz……………………………$6.00

Bunched Spinach,8 oz…………………………..$3.00

English Peas,8 oz………………………………….$2.50

From Todd’s Garden:

Bunched Collards…………………………………$3.00

 

This weekend the store will be opening a little later than usual.  We will open at 1 pm, after the Downtown Farmers Market in Daytona.  I will be manning the booth  there while Ravi is out of town.  Opening as soon as possible after that.

Also Sat. afternoon at 2 pm Dr. Will Tuttle, author of “The World Peace Diet”, will be speaking at the Port Orange Regional Library.  He is hosted by the Daytona Beach Vegetarian Society so Hear Dr. Tuttle, mingle and try some tasty Vegan food.

Our next presentation is on April 15 at 4:30 pm.  Kim and Kenny Ayers of O3 Wizard will be here to answer your questions about Mold and Mildew in your home or business.  They are published authors with an entertaining and informative manner, and can let you know how to control problems that may arise due to water damage, periods of excessive humidity,what kinds of problems molds can cause, and more.  Please call and let us know you will be attending, 386-236-9447.

April 22nd we will be at the Daytona Beach Earth Day Festival.  Come join us as we celebrate this wonderful planet and all that is on it.  Enjoy music, learn at informational booths, check out the vendors, see the community gardens and much more.  Held at the Bonner Community Garden behind the Chiles Academy on John Engram Blvd.  noon to 8 pm.  We’ll see you there!