Yes, there are some surprises for late Spring this week.  Pauline’s last planting of salad greens is one, so we have her Salad Mix once again, probably for an extremely limited run, and also a nice combination from Taylor Organics of Baby Heirloom Lettuces in a mixed 4 pack.  This is the first I have seen these and they do look delicious!  Also in again are Portabella Mushrooms, and a new shipment of California Medjool Dates.

This weeks specials are:

Carrots, 2 lb bag(CA)……………………………………………….$3.25/bag

Cucumber(FL)………………………………………………………..$2.25 each

Celery(MX)…………………………………………………………….$3.50/bunch

Ginger(PERU)…………………………………………………………$8.00/lb

Kale, Green Curly(SC)……………………………………………….$3.00/bunch

Kale, Lacinato(NC)…………………………………………………..$3.75/bunch

Lettuce, Baby Heirloom 4 mixed heads/pkg(US)……………$7.00/pkg

Lettuce,Green Leaf(GA)…………………………………………….$3.00/head

Mushrooms, Portabella(US)……………………………………….$7.99/lb

Onions, Red Shallots(CA)……………………………………………$6.00/lb

Parsley, Curly/Flat(CA)……………………………………………..$2.50/bunch

Sweet Potatoes, Covington(NC)…………………………………..$1.80/lb

Tomato(MX)……………………………………………………………$1.00 each

Apples, Gala(CHILE)…………………………………………………$7.00/bag – .95 each

Avocado, Hass(CA)…………………………………………………..$2.25 each

Canana(ECU)……………………………………………………………$1.25/lb

Coconut, Young(THAI)……………………………………………..$3.25 each

Dates, Medjool(CA)…………………………………………………..$11.00/lb

Lemon(CA)……………………………………………………………..$1.25 each

Lime(MX)……………………………………………………………….$.80 each

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

From Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:

Spring Mix Salad…………………………..$6.00/bag

Green Beans…………………………………$4.00/lb

From Sunsplash Nursery:

Local Honey 22 oz jar……………………$13.99

Coming up next week we will be helping to Celebrate the 1st Anniversary and Open House of the DME BeneFitness Center on Wednesday from 2:30 – 6:30pm.  If you haven’t seen them, they are at 2441 Belleview Ave. in Daytona Beach(behind the Speedway)  They will have Delicious and Nutricious Food Sampling, Easy, anytime /anywhere exercise demonstrations, and a “Living Tower” Hydro/Aeroponic display.  Check out their facility and meet their great staff of Fitness/Nutrition/Motivational Coaches!  See you there!  For more info or directions call 386-271-3256 or  check online at www.DMEBeneFitness.com.

We are looking into the Late Summer and Fall for a big change in our lives.  We are relocating our store to Beach Street in Daytona Beach.  We don’t have the dates nailed down just yet, but it will be a bigger and better facility to serve you with an expanded product selection.  We’ll keep you in the know as we progress!

Hard to believe that May is almost done, and we are headed into the beginnings of Summer.  If you still want to get plants in the ground, we have some veggie starts that really need a good home.  We have a couple of Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Eggplant and Strawberry plants in 1 gal. containers for only $6.00 each.  Also Herbs in 3″ pots at $3 each or 4/$10.

This week our hours on Saturday will change as I will be working the Farmers Market downtown, so we will open at 1:00 pm instead of usual.  We should be back to normal next week.

This week specials are:

Broccoli, Sweet Baby(CA)………………………………………….$4.25/bunch

Carrots, 2 lb(CA)………………………………………………………$3.25/bag

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

Cucumbers(GA)……………………………………………………….$2.00 each

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

Ginger, Yellow(PERU)………………………………………………$8.00/lb

Kale, Green(SC)……………………………………………………….$3.00/bunch

Lettuce, Green Leaf(GA)…………………………………………..$3.25/head

Vidalia Sweet Onions(GA)…………………………………………$5.99/bag

Parsley, Curly(CA)…………………………………………………..$2.50/bunch

Peas, Sugar Snap(MX)………………………………………………$7.00/lb

Potatoes, Sweet(NC)………………………………………………..$1.80/lb

Squash, Zucchini(FL)………………………………………………$3.00/lb

Tomato(MX)………………………………………………………….$1.25 each

Apples, Gala(CHILE)……………………………………………….$6.99/bag – .95 each

Avocado, Hass(CA)…………………………………………………$2.25 each

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

Coconut, Young(THAI)…………………………………………..$3.25 each

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

From Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:

Green Beans……………………………….$4.00/lb

Cucumber………………………………….$2.00 each

Kale, Lacinato…………………………….$3.75/bunch

 

We just got in some plants that would really like a good home!  We have a couple of Bell Peppers, Black Beauty Eggplant,Cherry Tomatoes, and “Pretty in Pink” Strawberry plants all in 1 gal. containers.  Also just in from Seminole Springs Herb Farm, French and English Lavender, Rosemary, several Basils, Oregano, Mints and more. Get them before they are gone!

This weekend will lead us into Memorial Day on Monday.  We wish to remember those who are no longer be with us, and celebrate their sacrifice for our freedoms.  Spend some time to honor them and the time we had with them.

This is also the traditional, if not actual, beginning of  Summer, so enjoy the time with family and friends, get outdoors and have some fun, nurture your victory garden, head for the beach….Have a Salad… Enjoy Life.

This week’s specials are:

Red Beet root(GA)……………………………………………$3.00/lb

Cabbage, Green(FL)………………………………………….$1.75 each

Celery(MX)…………………………………………………….$3.50/bunch

Cucumbers(LM-GA)…………………………………………$1.80 each

Garlic(ARG)……………………………………………………$9.00/lb

Ginger, Yellow(PERU)……………………………………..$8.00/lb

Kale, Lacinato(NC)………………………………………….$3.75/bunch

Lettuce, Green Leaf(LM-GA)…………………………….$3.25/head

Onions, Vidalia Sweet(GA)……………………………….$5.99/bag

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

Squash, Zucchini(FL)………………………………………$3.00/lb

Tomato(MX)………………………………………………….$1.25 each

Tofu, Sprouted Xtra Firm 14 oz…………………………$3.50 each

Apples, Gala(CHILE)……………………………………….$6.99/bag – .95 each

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

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

Limes(MX)…………………………………………………….$.80 each

Lemons(CA)…………………………………………………..$1.25 each

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

Pineapple(CR)………………………………………………..$6.25 each

From Todd’s Garden:

Collards, bunched…………………………..$3.00

Spice up your life with our new and expanding Bulk Spices and Herbs!   Gourmet Infused Peppercorns, Special Finishing Salts, Seasoning Blends, Herbal teas and more from Frontier are available, as well as Simply Organics Spices in bottles.

Specials this week include:

Beets (GA)……………………………………………………….$3.00/bunch

Broccoli, Sweet Baby(CA)…………………………………..$4.25/bunch

Carrots, 2lb bags(CA)…………………………………………$3.25/bag

Celery(MX)………………………………………………………$3.50/bunch

Cucumber(FL)………………………………………………….$1.80 each

Garlic(Arg)……………………………………………………….$9.00/lb

Ginger, Yellow(Peru)………………………………………….$8.00/lb

Kale, Lacinato(NC)…………………………………………….$3.75/bunch

Lettuce, Green Leaf(GA)……………………………………..$3.25/head

Onions, Vidalia(GA)…………………………………………..$5.99/bag NEW CROP!!

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

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

Squash, Zucchini(FL)…………………………………………$3.00/lb Perfect for stuffing!

Tomato(MX)……………………………………………………..$1.25 each

Avocado(MX)……………………………………………………$1.50 each

Bananas(ECU)……………………………………………………$1.25/lb

Coconut, young(Thai)…………………………………………$3.00 each

Kiwi(CA)…………………………………………………………..$1.00 each

Limes(MX)……………………………………………………….$.80 each

Lemons(CA)……………………………………………………..$1.25 each

Mango, Atkins(MX)…………………………………………….$3.50 each

Pineapple, Golden(CR)………………………………………..$6.25 each

Raisins, Thompson Biodynamic(CA)……………………..$8.00/lb

From Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:

Baby Bok Choy…………………………….$.70 each

Green Beans………………………………..$4.00/lb

Cucumbers…………………………………$1.80 each

Carrots w/ tops……………………………$3.25/bunch

Did you know that this Friday is National Public Gardens Day?  It has been set aside to high light the benefits of public gardens to our communities and environment.  Some are formal, some more casual, but they all fulfill the need for green spaces in our lives,  Places to sit and reflect, wonder at the variety of nature, and be amazed at the structured formality of a manicured garden.  How many Garden weddings  and receptions have taken place in our local Public Gardens?  More than we ever thought, and each one special for the atmosphere they provide.  This weekend is Mother’s Day as well, Why not combine the two and take a stroll through one of our local gardens with Mom?  Washington Oaks has a beautiful Rose garden, Ormond Beach has the Casements and one of my favorites Memorial Gardens on Granada.  If a longer trip is possible, check with the fabulous Bok Tower Garden in Lake Wales, or the Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden in Sanford.  There are many lovely spaces in our area, so take advantage of them and the relaxation and inspiration they can afford.

The local harvest is looking like summer is almost here, we are getting in Lacinato Kale and Green Beans from Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden and Fresh Sweet Corn from Sun Splash Nurseries.  From other regions we have beets with tops and new crop Vidalia Sweet Onions from Ga., Cucumbers from S. Florida and green kale from N.C. .

Specials this week include:

Red Beets with Tops(LM-GA)………………………………………$3.80/bunch

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

Cucumbers(FL)………………………………………………………..$1.80 each

Ginger, Yellow(PERU)……………………………………………….$8.00/lb

Garlic(ARG)…………………………………………………………….$9.00/lb

Kale, Green Curly(NC)……………………………………………….$3.50/bunch

Onions, Vidalia Sweet, 3 lb bag(GA)……………………………..$5.99/bag

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

Peppers, Orange(MX)………………………………………………..$3.00 each

Tomato, Slicers(MX)…………………………………………………$1.50 each

Apples, Gala(Chile)……………………………………………………$6.99/bag

Apples, Granny Smith(WA)…………………………………………$.95 each – 6/$5.00

Avocado, Hass(MX)…………………………………………………..$1.50 each

Blueberries(FL)………………………………………………………..$6.00/pt

Lemons(CA)…………………………………………………………….$1.25 each

Limes(MX)………………………………………………………………$.80 each

Mango, Atkins(MX)……………………………………………………$3.00 each

Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:

Green Beans…………………………….$4.00/lb

Lacinato Kale, 3/4 lb bunches…….$3.75/bunch

From Sunsplash Nurseries:

Sweet Corn………………………………$1.00 each

A special Thanks to Ravi and all who attended the Sprouting Class last Sunday.   If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call.  If you would like to know more, check in with us at the store.

 

While April’s showers were less than usual, May’s abundance of spring crops and flowers are just beginning.  We are seeing an increase in locally grown produce available.  Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden and Sunsplash Nursery are back with Greens, Squash and Purple Beans,  and Florida Blue Berries and Cucumbers, regionally supplied Lettuce and Kale are here from our distributor.  Fresh herb plants are in from Seminole Springs Herb Farm this week also.

Be sure to let us know if you will be attending the “Sprouting with Ravi Kaur” presentation this Sunday.  She will be demonstrating basic techniques as well as growing Wheat Grass, Sunflower and other micro greens.  4:30 this Sunday.

Specials for the week are:

Green Cabbage(CA)……………………………………………..$1.75/head

Carrots, 2 lb bag(CA)……………………………………………$3.00/bag

Cucumber(FL)…………………………………………………….$1.80 each

Ginger(Peru)……………………………………………………….$8.00/lb

Garlic, white(Arg.)……………………………………………….$9.00/lb

Kale, Lacinato(NC)……………………………………………….$3.95/bunch

Lettuce, Romaine(LM-GA)…………………………………….$3.00/head

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

Peppers, Red(MX)………………………………………………..$2.75 each

Parsnips(CA)……………………………………………………….$2.00/lb

Tomato, Grape(FL)……………………………………………….$4.50/pkg.

Tomato, slicing(MX)…………………………………………….$1.50 each

Apples, Grany Smith(WA)………………………………………$.95 each – 6/$5.00

Apples, Gala(Chile)……………………………………………….$6.99/bag

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

Bananas(Ecuador)…………………………………………………$1.25/lb

Blue Berries(FL)……………………………………………………$6.00/pkg

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

Honeydew Melons(MX)………………………………………….$6.00 each

Mango, Atkins(MX)……………………………………………….$3.00 each

Pineapples(CR)……………………………………………………..$6.15 each

From Pauline’s Lucky Market Garden:

Baby Bok Choy…………………………….$3.25/lb

Spring Mix Salad………………………….$6.00/bag (Limited Quantity!!!)

From Sunsplash Nursery in New Smyrna Beach:

Purple Beans………………………………..$4.00/lb

Yellow Zuchini……………………………..$4.25/lb

***Coming Soon***  Sweet Corn!

Enjoy the week and remember the class this Sunday.

Help us celebrate Earth Day 2012 and support the Bonner Center Community Garden at the same time.  Sunday from Noon – 6 pm at the Community Garden behind the Bonner Academy, 868 George W Engram Blvd.  There will be Local Music,Workshops & Demonstrations, Food Vendors & More at this FREE event.  Check out the Gardens, talk to Gardeners, get seeds and Plants, Sing, Dance, and Enjoy the games.  We will be there on Sunday, so the store will be closed.  See us there and say Hi to everyone.

This weeks produce is arriving Tuesday and Thursday so where noted it will be available on Thursday or after.  This week we have:

Broccoli, Sweet Baby(CA)…………………………………………..$4.95/bunch

Cabbage, Green(US)…………………………………………………..$2.25/head

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

Chard, Rainbow(CA)………………………………………………….$3.25/bunch

Corn, Bicolor(FL)(Thurs.)…………………………………………..$1.25 each

Cucumber(FL/MX)…………………………………………………….$2.25 each

Ginger, Yellow(PERU)…………………………………………………$7.50/lb

Garlic(ARG)………………………………………………………………$9.00/lb

Kale, Lacinato(NC)(Thurs)……………………………………………$3.50/bunch

Kale, Green(SC)…………………………………………………………..$3.50/bunch

Lettuce, Green Leaf/ Butterhead(CA)…………………………….$3.00/head

Mushrooms, Portabella(US)…………………………………………$1.70 each

Onions, Florida Sweet Spring………………………………………..$1.50 each

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

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

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

Peppers, Red(MX)……………………………………………………….$2.75 each

Squash, Zucchini(FL)…………………………………………………..$4.00/lb

Tomato(MX)……………………………………………………………….$1.25 each

Apples, Gr. Smith(WA)………………………………………………….$.95 each – 6/$5.00

Apples, Gala(CHILE) 3 lb bag(Thurs)……………………………….$6.99

Avocado, Hass(CA)(Thurs)…………………………………………….$1.25 each

Bananas(ECU)(Thurs)……………………………………………………$1.10/lb

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

Lemons(CA)…………………………………………………………………$1.25 each

Melons, Honeydew(MX)(Thurs)………………………………………$6.50 each

Pineapples, Golden(CR)………………………………………………….$5.75 each

Our Local Growers are still out for the week, maybe next week.

A special Thanks to Kim & Kenny Ayers for their presentation last week.  They have a great technology to take care of the little problems in a safe and effective manner.  Thanks for the fun and info.  We’ll get the word out on this!

Coming up May 6th at 4:30 is Sprouting with Ravi!  She will be giving you techniques for basic Sprouting as well as how to grow your own Wheat Grass and microgreens.  Have tasty and Nutritious sprouts for pennys and in only a few minutes a day.  Call to let us know you will be attending386-236-9447.

 

If you do, or think you might in your home or workspace, find out how to get rid of it and the problems it may cause easily and safely.  Join us on Sunday at 4:30 for a Q.& A. with the Indoor Air Quality Experts Kim & Kenny Ayers from O3 Wizard.  Find out their guaranteed methods to eliminate Mold, Odor, Pests, Bacteria and Viruses quickly and safely.  Learn:  What steps to take when water damage occurs,  How Molds and deadly contaminants get into your home,  Ways you may be unknowingly causing Mold,  Detecting “Sick Building” syndrome and testing for molds.  Bring your questions and learn new solutions to kill mold.  Let us know you will be attending, call 386-236-9447.

The weather seems to have gotten the local crops a little confused so we have a bit of a gap in local produce this week.  We should be able to resume delivery of some locally grown in the next week or so, until then we have Certified Organics from our distributors.  This weeks specials are:

Cabbage, Green(US)…………………………………………………..$2.25 each

Carrots, 2 lb.(CA)………………………………………………………$3.00/bag

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

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

Ginger, Yellow(PERU)………………………………………………..$7.50/lb

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

Kale, Green Curly/Lacinato(SC/FL)………………………………$3.50/bunch

Lettuce, Green Leaf(CA)……………………………………………..$3.25/head

Mushrooms, Portabella(US)………………………………………..$7.50/lb

Onions, Florida Spring Sweet(FL)…………………………………$1.60 each

Onions, Yellow jumbo(US)………………………………………….$4.50/bag – 1.50 each

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

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

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

Potatoes,Sweet Jewel(US)…………………………………………..$1.60/lb

Squash, Zucchini(FL)…………………………………………………$4.00/lb

Tomato, Slicing(MX)………………………………………………….$1.50 each

Apples, Granny Smith(WA)…………………………………………$.95 each

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

Banana(CR)………………………………………………………………$1.25/lb

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

Dates, Medjool,12 oz.(CA)…………………………………………..$8.99/pkg

Lemons(US)……………………………………………………………..$1.25 each

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

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 enjoy a film, play some games,and much more.  Held at the Bonner Community Garden behind the Chiles Academy on George Engram Blvd.  noon to 6 pm.  We’ll see you there! More 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.

I just realized I was in the wrong Month!!  Holy Time Change, Batman!!  OOPS, my bad.

Rich