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Some growers have pumpkins


Gluten-free, Dairy-free and Preservative-free Recipes
Posted Friday, September 3, 2010
Squash, peaches, peas selling
Shoppers can find new cabbage

Leaf lettuce available at markets

Markets have fresh tomatoes
Sweet potatoes continue to sell

Calif. Spring Trials dates revised
DOWNERS GROVE, IL. The hosts of the California Spring Trials met during the recent 2010 OFA Short Course in Columbus, Ohio, and are pleased to announce the revised dates for the 2011 California Spring Trials.
The new dates chosen for 2011 are Saturday, March 26, through Friday, April 1.

More cucumbers on the way




N.C. Mountain Fair opens Sept. 10
FLETCHER – The N.C. Mountain State Fair opens in a week with something for everyone to see and do.
There will be free entertainment throughout the fairgrounds. Two dog shows will entertain visitors.

Locally-grown peanuts are available at most area markets year round: boiled green peanuts, shelled and unshelled peanuts, raw and roasted in the shell as well as seasoned and sugar-coated.
Peanuts are always in season

Va. GoGreen Fest set for Sept. 11
Fresh cantaloupes still available

Virginia and North Carolina apple season has begun, and fresh apples from the different regions’ growers can be found at markets and pick-your-own orchards.
Area apple harvests have begun

Still time for N.C. fair ticket deals
FLETCHER, North Carolina -- Seems like everyone is looking for ways to stretch their money these days. The N.C. Mountain State Fair has a number of extra-value admission and ride deals to help fairgoers get the biggest bang for their buck.
Buy your admission and ride tickets in advance to save.

The fifth annual Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. in Richmond, Va., and is sponsored by the Va. Green Industry Council.

As the watermelon season continues, many markets have a variety of seedless, seeded and smaller-size melons for sale.
Watermelons selling at markets









Save 10% now.
Use coupon code “Grower10.”





