As previously mentioned, Michelle “retired” from the office life. That leaves her with plenty of time to farm now. Keith is very excited for the help. So with that being said, here’s our plan for this year.
Farm Stand
We will have a farm stand open Sundays through Wednesdays, probably 10-7. This may be adjusted down the road but for now, this is our plan. We will probably start opening on June 10th. It will be announced. We will have our jams, maple syrup, in season vegetables and some surprises. On Tuesdays, it will be fresh bread day on the farm stand (preorder only). We will have our standard french bread varieties and now we will have sourdough bread. Each week the menu will change but the sourdough bread will always be available. You will preorder through Hotplate which I mentioned in a previous post which you can find here.
Tilton Farmer’s Market
Yep we are starting up with farmer’s markets again. On Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The market will be located at the 132 Ball Park, next to the Tilton Police Department which is next to the Tanger Outlets. We will be there every Tuesday beginning May 28 through October 8th.
Gilmanton’s Own
Many of you know, we’ve been a part of this organization since the beginning. The market is opened Thursdays (3:00-5:30 p.m.), Saturdays (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) and Sundays 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) and located at 741 Province Road in Gilmanton. This organization is run mostly by volunteers which limits the time the market is opened. You will find our products there on all days and you might even find Michelle working behind the counter on occasion.
Gilmanton’s Community Farmer’s Market
Yep, another farmer’s market but this time you will find us there as a pop up vendor on occasional Sundays. They are located at the Gilmanton Year Round Library on Route 140 (across from the elementary school) in Gilmanton. We are scheduled to be there on the following days: June 9 (opening day), June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29 and October 6th.
Flowers
This year we will have flowers. Dahlias, gladiolus, zinnias, sunflowers. These will not be bouquets. They will be sold by the stem and you pick what you want. One of the flower beds will be right next to the farmstand.
Dried Bean Seeds
We’ve got about 20 different heirloom dried beans that we will be planting this year and they will be sold as seeds so you can add them to your garden. Such a beautiful range of colors. Some of you may recall we used to grow about 5 different dried beans and sold them by the half-pound. This time we are only selling them as seed packets, not by the pound.
So we definitely have a full plate for this year. Michelle is looking forward to the movement again instead of being stuck to a desk chair. The hands in the soil is good for the soul. That’s it folks – until next time. Farmer out.
