Valarie Russell on August 11th, 2011

Good evening, Just a quick note to remind you that we will be at the New Albany Farmer’s Market, Saturday 8-1 pm.  Here’s  what is available… tomatoes, we will have lots to choose from, some 19 varieties.  We will also have corn, fresh dug “Kennebec”  potatoes, “candy” onions, cabbage, zucchini, yellow summer squash, cucumbers, eggplants, fresh […]

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Valarie Russell on August 8th, 2011

Good evening, Thanks again to all those brave souls that ventured out this past hot and muggy weekend; we appreciate all those that patronize Russell Veggies.  Finally we got some much needed rain on Sunday, Kenny’s rain gauge measured 1.5 inches, hallelujah!  Maybe those  roma beans he has been babying will finally be ready to […]

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Valarie Russell on August 2nd, 2011

Good day to you, We survived another record heat wave this weekend but the garden is sure struggling.  Kenny has really been working hard trying to keep the water to it and the weeds from taking over.  So far he is winning the battle by I am afraid he will loose the war!  We really need some […]

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Valarie Russell on July 28th, 2011

Good evening, Just a quick note to remind you that we will be at the New Albany Farmer’s Market this weekend, and let you know what we will have available.  The tomatoes just keep getting bigger and better, will have lots to choose from.  We will also have corn, green beans, new potatoes, “candy” onions, […]

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Valarie Russell on July 25th, 2011

Good evening, Just a quick note to remind you that we will be at the New Albany Farmer’s Market on Wednesday from 4-7, and let you know what we will have available.  The tomatoes just keep getting bigger and better, will have lots to choose from.  We will also have corn, green beans, new potatoes, […]

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Valarie Russell on July 25th, 2011

It’s beginning to become pepper season, when they start coming … they keep coming.  Here is a simple canning recipe to preserve now for a tasty treat this winter.  Enjoy! 8 whole garlic cloves (optional) 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. of banana peppers (this is an estimate) 4 tsp. salt (1/2 tsp. per jar) 4 tsp. alum (1/2 […]

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Valarie Russell on July 25th, 2011

We have been invited  to participate in “Savor the Flavor – A VIP Taste from Indiana Farms”, an event sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau. This event will take place at the Indiana State Fair in the Farm Bureau building .  “Savor the Flavor” is a unique event made to showcase local Indiana farms and their […]

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It was another incredible week at the New Albany Farmer’s Market;  thanks to all of you that came to patronize the market.  Speaking of “incredible”  that is the name of our sweet corn this weekend.  We  should have plenty available but remember to come early to get prime pickings ( you can pre-order and be guaranteed  […]

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Valarie Russell on July 18th, 2011

My niece, Amanda, was in town this past week visiting from Seattle, WA.  While she was here she helped picked peaches and blackberries for the New Albany Farmer’s Market.  I sure will miss that help this week, especially since this will be the hottest week thus far this summer.  Before she left for her next destination (Cincinnati, OH) I […]

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Valarie Russell on June 7th, 2011

The New Albany Farmer’s Market is open for the 2011 season, so I thought I would re-post this Harvest Calendar so everyone could use this chart as a guide to local fruit and vegetable availability throughout the growing season. Early crops can vary by up to two weeks depending on spring weather. Late season harvests tend […]

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