April 3rd, 2012 by Rich

April is blooming all around us, and the Spring holidays are here.  This week brings us Good Friday and Easter Sunday as well as the First day of Passover.   Later this month are Earth Day and Arbor Day.  What better time than Spring for Celebrating the renewal of life and hope.

The Produce this week should fill in the needs for your celebration dinners, This week we have:

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

Cucumbers(MX)…………………………………………………….. $2.50 each

Ginger(PE)………………………………………………………………$7.50/lb

Garlic, White Collossal(ARG)……………………………………..$9.00/lb

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

Onions, Florida Sweet w/ tops(FL)………………………………$1.60 each

Onions, Yellow Jumbo(CA)………………………………………..$1.50 each – $4.50/bag

Parsley, Curley/Flat(CA)……………………………………………$2.50/bunch

Parsnips(CA)……………………………………………………………$2.50/lb

Peppers, Red/Orange(MX)………………………………………….$3.25 each

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

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

Tomato, slicing(MX)………………………………………………….$1.10 each

Apples, Fuji(WA)………………………………………………………$6.99/bag

Avocado, Hass(CA)……………………………………………………$1.50 each

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

Coconut, (THAI)……………………………………………………….$3.00 each

Dates, Medjool(CA)……………………………………………………$8.99/pkg

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

Lemons(CA)………………………………………………………………$1.50 each

Limes(MX)………………………………………………………………..$.50 each

Mango, Tommy Atkins(MX)………………………………………….$2.50 each

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

From Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:  All triple washed and bagged, nice and tender

Spring Mix Salad…………………………..$6.00

Baby Collard Greens………………………$6.00

Baby Red Kale………………………………$6.00

Baby Lacinato Kale……………………….$6.00

Fresh cut Dill,2 oz…………………………$3.00

From Todd’s Garden:

Red Kohlrabi w/tops……………………..$3.00

Collards……………………………………….$3.00

We had a great time at the Seaside Herb Faire last week!  Thanks to everyone that stopped by and to everyone that put this together.  We look forward to next year.  We will be at the Downtown Farmers Market this week, however we will be closed on Sunday for the Easter Holiday.    We also have a wider variety of herbs and plants for sale both in the store and at the market.

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! Info at  www . DaytonaBeachEarthDayFestival . com

Sunday!  May 6th, by popular demand!  Sprouting Class with Ravi!!  4:30 – 6 pm  here at the store.  Please call 386-236-9447 to let us know you will be attending.  Learn the basics as well as how to grow your own Wheat Grass for juicing, Sunflower Sprouts and more.