Valarie Russell on May 14th, 2013

Greetings from Coco Beach, Florida. Once again I am on the road (Kenny said… the last time until at least October) visiting with family. Rest assured Russell Veggies will be open for business bright and early Saturday morning at the New Albany Farmer’s Market. Kenny and Gary along with the rest of our crew will be hard [...]

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Valarie Russell on May 7th, 2013

It’s finally here…opening day 2013 Farmer’s Market! Located on the corner of Bank and Market Streets in beautiful downtown New Albany.  We are so excited to begin the growing season.  Kenny has been plowing, rotor tilling and planting every day for weeks now, things are looking wonderful. He has everything in the ground except the eggplants (they [...]

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Valarie Russell on April 23rd, 2013

I think Spring has finally sprung and it’s about time to start your herb and vegetable gardens.  We will have plenty of fresh herbs and garden plants available this weekend. We have basil, dill, parsley, cilantro, oregano, thyme, sage, tarragon and rosemary. Kenny also has a variety of other plants including tomatoes.  I will also have some great Mother’s [...]

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Valarie Russell on April 9th, 2013

Live from Atlanta… another crazy busy week.  I traveled south for the NCAA Final Four with “the girls” so I’m posting from here tonight.  Congratulations to the Louisville Cardinals on their win! Kenny is at home working, he planted broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage last week and is planting our “candy onions” this week for the market. [...]

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Valarie Russell on March 26th, 2013

What a wild and crazy couple of weekends… most of you know that my nephew plays basketball for the Borden Braves and I have been following him since he began playing ball at age 4. (He’s the young man that worked for us last summer at the farmer’s market)  Cody and his team had an [...]

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Valarie Russell on March 13th, 2013

I’m back… and what a vacation!  The weather was gorgeous, everything was so luscious green and blooming; white sandy beaches, beautiful blue water, sunshine and warm breezes. No one could ask for anything better, I even managed to get a start on my summer tan! This week we will be taking orders for the greens [...]

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Valarie Russell on February 26th, 2013

Things around the farm are about the same this week but I will be franticly trying to get produce washed and ready for this weeks’ market then get myself packed and ready for yet another adventure with mom. This time my Aunt Jo (she’s the one that helps us at the farmer’s market every year) is along for the [...]

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Valarie Russell on February 12th, 2013

We’re back and will be taking orders for the greens we have available… baby lettuce, spinach, and kale.  Growing is slow but steady and Kenny has been gardening and transplanting every day.  The seeding greenhouse is almost full and he just finished reconstructing the second high tunnel hoop-house. It will house the broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower for the [...]

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Valarie Russell on January 29th, 2013

We’re back and will be taking orders for the greens we have available… baby lettuce, spinach, and kale. We also have some Daikon radishes ready to harvest.  Growing is slow but steady and Kenny has been planting something almost every day.  He had a touch of the flu this past week but is feeling much better now. [...]

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Valarie Russell on January 15th, 2013

This weekend begins our first week in 2013 at the New Albany Fire Department Headquarters on Spring Street. We will be there every other weekend thru April. Thanks again to Mayor Gahan for securing this location and to the New Albany Fire Department to graciously hosting, we are most appreciative. Several vendors have committed to being there for [...]

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