The Weblog
This page contains news, event information, and other items added by the market managers.
Online Market is Open! Check out the M &D Plant Sale!
SALE – HARDY ORNAMENTALS
Amsonia (1 gal, 4 plants) $10 (avail 20
Beauty bush (1 gal) $12 (avail 14)
Beauty bush (3 gal, 2-1/2 ft hi) $25 (avail 2)
Flowering almond (1 gal) $12 (avail 6)
Goldenrain tree (2 ft) $17 (avail 2)
Goldenrain tree (4 ft) $35 (avail 1)
Boxwood, Korean (1 gal) $8 (avail 2)
Lilac, purple (1 gal) $7 (avail 2)
Lilac, purple (3 gal)$10 (avail 2)’
Lily of the valley (1/2 gal) $8 (avail 10)
Redbud trees (1 gal) $5 (avail 7)
Rose of Sharon (1 gal) $8 (avail 10)
Rose of Sharon (4 ft) $12 (avail 6)
Euonymus,evergreen (1 gal) $8 (avail 2)
Magnolia grandiflora (20-24") $15 (avail 2)
Daylilies, orange (3 gal, several small plants) $20 (avail 3)
Paulownia tomentosa (seeds) $5/pkg of 100+ seeds (avail – orders will be filled as received) P. tomentosa (imperialis) – the chief kind – is a round-headed tree, 40-50 ft high, leaves almost as broad as long inflorescences 9-12 in. long and wide; growth is very rapid and soft shoots, 6-8 ft high, may be formed the first
season.
Market management has been out to visit the greenhouse and property of M & D Specialty Growers (as well as all our other farmers & vendors). Owner, Ms. Dorothy, is a treasure, full of knowledge and love for plants and nature. Check out the sale as they are preparing the greenhouse for spring plants AND preparing to harvest chestnuts and figs to sell at our market. That’s right! This fall there will be fresh chestnuts and figs for sale at our market.
As always, pre-order your favorite items and pick them up at the market on Saturday between 9 – 11 a.m. While you are at the market check out the great flowering plants, succulents, shrubs and more that Perennial Gardens has to offer. Also, visit our farmers, bakers and crafters:
Rainbow’s produce
The Bread Basket
Vang’s Fresh Market
Skopp Bakery
Xiong Farm
Opossum Hollow Produce
Lor Garden
R Family Farm
Kady’s Crafts
Have a great week!
Online Market is Open!
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
What a great Saturday at the market!
Thanks to Marshall Mitchell and his sidekick Jennifer for helping the kid make Cowboy Bracelets today! I saw lots of kids with bracelets running around today.
Thanks to the Siloam Springs Museum for sponsoring Still on the Hill with Toucan Jam and for bringing awesome, old time games to the market for the kids to learn and play.
Thanks to Bridges to Wellness for Hula Hoops and Soccer! And to the Siloam Futbol League for setting up for Soccer Registration.
Thanks to Grace Episcopal Church for bringing the No Kids Hungry program to the market and serving lunches all summer!
Thanks to The Romper Room for setting up the bounce house!
Thanks to all our farmers and vendors for putting food on our table and other great items in our homes.
Thanks to the Community of Siloam Springs for supporting the Friends of the Library today and for supporting our farmers and vendors.
August 29th will be our first Agrisculpture event! Watch this newsletter and Facebook for more information!
September 12th is our first Farm to Table fundraiser event. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. If you would like an invitation and RSVP card please email farmersmarket@mainstreetsiloam.org
Make sure you check out Garden by You and Me for the great Wowie Bug Spray and Wowie Pillow Spray.
Check out M & D Specialty Growers selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials. In the fall they will be selling locally grown, Certified Naturally Grown, figs and chestnuts.
As always, you can reserve your favorite meats, eggs, cheese and baked goods, live plants and other products by ordering online. They will be ready for pick up on Saturday mornings at the outdoor market.
Have a great week!
Online Market is Open!
Hope everyone is staying cool in all this hot weather!
Place your order online and pick up on Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon to reserve your favorite meats, eggs, baked goods, cheeses and now plants!
White River Creamery has added Ricotta and Triple Pepper Farmers Cheese to their inventory this week. Did you know that farmers cheese can be fried or grilled and will retain it’s shape but will be soft and melty inside? It is yummy! They also have listed plain chevre and fromage blanc as well as feta and other herb/pepper varieties as well. Smoked Gouda is available too!
Don’t forget to check out Gardens by You and Me and the great variety of herbs – chocolate mint, apple mint, cinnamon basil, rosemary, sage and oregano. There is also Wowie Bug Spray and Wowie Lavender Pillow Spray.
M & D Gardens has some great trees, shrubs and perennials for sale. Check out the board with photos at the Market Welcome Station. You can order their plants online and pick them up Saturday as well. They will be offering fresh figs and chestnuts available soon as well and these are Certified Naturally Grown products.
When you come to the market to pick up your online order you can browse the beautiful selection of produce, honey and other items available.
Have a wonderful week!
Online Market is Open!
Check out some new product listings by Gardens for You and Me – Wowie Bug Spray, Wowie Lavender Pillow Spray, and fresh herbs.
We also have a new vendor, M & D Specialty Growers. Their listings are under Live Plants and they have a variety of trees, shrubs and perennials you will want to check out!
Remember, place an order online and pick up Saturdays at the outdoor market.
Stay cool this week!
Online Market is Open!
Pre-order your meat, eggs, cheese and baked goods and pick them up at the market on Saturday between 9-noon. Great way to make sure you get the items you want! Then you can shop the produce, fruit and flowers while you are there to pick up your order.
You can use your SNAP benefits to pay for online orders as well.
Online Market is Open!
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
Here is the list of online market products for the week. Be sure to check out the great selection of baked goods, meats, eggs, and cheese that are available. Place your order online and pick them up at Saturday’s market between 9 and noon.
Have a great week!
Online Market is Open!
See you at the market this week!
Online Market is Open!
Market is open! I apologize that it’s late. Have a great week!
Online Market is Open!
Online Market is open! Have a good week!
Online Market is Open; Double Dollar Program Begins
www.siloamsprings.locallygrown.net
The Double Dollar program is back for SNAP and Senior Voucher customers. Come by the Market Welcome Station to have your SNAP transactions and Senior Vouchers matched, dollar for dollar, up to $50 per market day, as long as funds are available. Double Dollars are available on both Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Green beans are here! There are also cucumbers, squash and zuchinni, herbs, kale, lettuce, spinach, chard, turnips, beets, broccoli, broccoli rabe, strawberries, herbs, potatoes and onions, cut flowers, and bedding plants at the outdoor market. Pastured pork, beef, poultry, farm fresh eggs, baked goods, White River Creamery cheese, and herbs are all available online and at the outdoor market. Place your order online to guarantee the items you want are reserved for you.
Hoping we get a break from the rain for a few days. We have been truly blessed that we haven’t been rained out on the outdoor market days.
Tuesday – at the outdoor market, from 4-6 p.m., Marshall Mitchell will be our guest musician. Bring your family, a blanket or chairs, and your dinner. You could stop by one of the GREAT downtown restaurants and grab some food or bring a picnic and enjoy the music and entertainment Marshall provides.
See you at the market!