It’s snowing in Denver. Again. This is not helping my portrayal of this city to friends afar as a place where it does snow, but always warms up and melts soon after. It is helping me stay inside and get our new house organized. And I’m finally cooking meals in the kitchen. Last night I had a Colorado-raised, grass-fed beef burger. With a juicy, red, ripe, perfect, pesticide-free and locally grown tomato from Honeyacre Farm. Thank you Honeyacre.
I thought I’d had my last local tomato after the Cornucopia of Local Market. But this is it. Really. Honeyacre is pulling up their tomatoes in preparation to replant. Their new crop will be ready for Whole Foods in April, and back at market in May. Sigh.
These pictures are from the Winter Farmers’ Market and Holiday Gift Show presented by the Boulder County Farmers’ Markets.
Abbondanza Organic Seeds and Produce had, well, seeds and produce. Their seeds are specially suited to the Colorado region.
I bought a packet of Lime Basil seeds. I’ve never heard of Lime Basil. But I like limes. And I like basil. And I have a big sunny window that I’m going to try growing it in. I hope cats don’t like basil. It’s my cat’s favorite window.
Here are their tomato seeds. Principe Borghese, Yellow Taxi, Stupice, and Orange Queen among them. I’ve never heard of many of these either, but am looking forward to giving some of them a try.
And then there was the toothache plant! Apparently if you chew on the leaves, it has a localized numbing effect. I could have used this in my waiting room.
Ollin Farms, along with their tables of winter squash, was offering memership in their 2010 Community Supported Agriculture group.
And if, like me, you’re still looking for gift ideas. Here’s one:
Not sure what a CSA is, or interested in finding one in your area? Check out Local Harvest.
Have a great week!
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You have to show us pictures of planting the seeds and how they grow! (and tips for people like me who tend to have plant graveyards)
Your burger sounds so good! I joined a CSA for the first time for the upcoming season. They deliver right to my house. I can’t wait until spring!
K – If it goes well…I’ll post. I’m not known for my green thumb either. But I found that those aqua globe things that you see on tv really do work!!
J – I hope you’ll share your CSA experience. I have been thinking about it, but enjoy going to the market so much that I haven’t taken the plunge (though I’m sure it’s is much more economical.)
We are starting a Farmer’s Market ( Indoor/Open Air) at 941 Main, Limon Colorado.
This is located on Highway 24/Main Street at E-Avenue. E-Avenue is the Business District with the Town Hall at the very end.
Thanks
Jim Broyles
719-82104087
Thanks Jim, I look forward to checking it out!