Oregon City Farmers Market

Love this time of year when all the old favorites start showing up…and I don’t mean the customers!:) This week we’ll see fragrant Sweet Peas, the first Cucumbers (English and American) , and MORE local hot-house Strawberries AND this is the market for the VERY popular annual Tomato-Growing Workshop at 10-10.30 by OSU Master Gardener Sherry Holley! Come and hear the tips, guidelines and solutions to growing the best fruits this summer, bring a notebook, there will be scoop you’ll want to write down…PLUS the Master Food Preservers will be there to help you to Spring Into Canning! Talk with them , gather a check list and ideas , get inspired to preserve your OWN food this summer. They’ll be giving out Ball Canning Guides and Wilco’s Preserving Supplies flyer…did you know our local Wilco store is stocking all kinds of great “householding” merchandise now? ..and there is much more arriving this summer!
Dry market day forecast (again,wow!), all the usual vendors, but OUT this week is the Underground Worm Connection as is C and K Flowers, both back next market. IN is Blossom Vinegars and Mickleberry Gardens ..who are offering a special sampler,so you get to try a little bit of everything at a discount! This package includes a soothing salve, all 3 honey therapies, and a honey propolis throat spray, for only $30.00. Stop by their booth to try all their products, and chat about how wonderful local honeybee products are for your health!
The Market will have TONS of good-looking veggie and herb plants and with the moderating temperatures next week , this weekend will be a great planting time.
Sunset Woodworking will have GARDEN BEDS ready for you take take home and start food growing. Their kits are super easy to put together and only require a hammer (or even a rock!) for assembly.They also have Potting Benches to save your back, and the garden essentials….chicken coops, you will have happy layers in these! Thinking of adding hazelnut shells to your landscaping to ward off slugs? You’ll get one pair of good garden gloves with each 5 bag purchase….and don’t forget to bring your tools and knives to be sharpened!
Have you tried the new tamales yet? Had a crepe lately? Did you know we now have coffee and smoothies…and organic ice-cream? Had a glass of wine while listening to music? Beautiful Flute is playing 10am-1pm this Saturday…Andean Music, nice on a sunny day:)
286 kids are already signed up for summer season of the 2012 POP Club (in just 2 markets!). This Saturday they will be planting beans to take home, sprout and pop straight into the ground or a large pot. Next week the Oregon City Lions Club is coming to have fun with the kids with their Lions Strides Program…every 4th Saturday through the summer.
We have lots planned for you this summer season, mark your calendars now for Green Fair, June 16th, 80+ vendors that day, with workshops, raffle items and tons of fun!
Don’t forget your bag…see ya!