Message from Market Manager

We do not close for the Holidays.
We will have fresh fruit, like apples and pears, etc. by the end of this month. Sorry for the delay.

NEW GROWERS THIS WEEK!

• Thanks to Ray Wunderlich III for bringing a brand new, local community garden to our Market. Ray is responsible for managing production of organically grown, chemical-free vegetables from the Pioneer Settlement Garden located at Boyd Hill Preserve in St. Petersburg. The Garden is a unique, inclusive educational/community based, chemical-free and organically grown vegetable garden and nursery. Welcome and thank you for coming on board!

• Thanks to John Matthews of Suncoast Food Alliance, we now have access to organic produce from Geraldson Community Farm, a local organic farm in Northwest Bradenton operated by Florida West Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council a nonprofit 501©3 organization.

• We also welcome Cindy Tyson who is offering star fruit through our Market’s new outlet dubbed St. Pete Fruit Stand. This outlet will serve as a seasonal grower spot when it just doesn’t make sense for someone to sign up as a full-time Grower. They will still get the glory for providing the fruit by having their name posted with the product description and on the Fruit Stand grower page. We hope this will encourage those of you with abundant fruit trees to consider selling your overage through our Market.

UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS TO DAZZLE YOUR LOVED ONES
What type of gift can you buy for the person who has everything or what special treat can you bring to liven up a party? Need a stocking stuffer? We have lots of locally made, unique items to choose from on our Market! Please support these local small businesses all year round, many of which can only be found on our online Market at www.stpete.locallygrown.net.

• Chef Roux’s Gluten Free Chocolate Cake from GateauOChocolat (variety of pates too!)
• Pink Himalayan Salt Bricks from Savory Spice Shop
• A Market Gift Certificate from St. Pete Locally Grown (minimum $5)
• Organic Sprouted Breads from 20 Shekels Bread
• Seasonal Remedies from Imperial Gardens (raw desserts too!)
• Fresh Chevre Torte from The Dancing Goat (soaps too!)
• Workshop on “Successful Urban Farming in St. Petersburg” from Nathan’s Natural Veggies
• Fresh cut Aloe Leaves from Sustainable Me
• Locally roasted coffees from Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters
• Prepare a platter of Fresh Key West Shrimp from Offshore Seafood Company
• Gluten-Free Maple Nut Granola from Mindful Meals Whole Personal Chef
• Curry Tree Leaves from Brenon’s Homegrown
• Cuban Oregano from The Faith House
• Lip Balms & Soaps from Rebecca’s Bees
• A healthy tray of Wheatgrass Micro Greens from Urban Greens
• Ghost Peppers from Barchie Farms
• Habanero Peppers from Velouria Farms
• Herbal Teas & Pain Management Remedies from Herbalwise (other Remedies too!)
• Walking Iris plant from Affordable Plants by Nathan
• Crystallized Ginger from Organically Inclined
• 28 pounds of goodness from Jane’s Earthworm Castings

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CUSTOMERS! Once you have submitted your order, if in doubt about what you owe, you can always confirm what you have been charged for by checking your account history and viewing your most current invoice. Instructions on how to do that are on our Q&A page under the question entitled Since you don’t provide an invoice with delivery, how do I know what I owe? . Also, since your vegetables are picked fresh within 24 hours of delivery, they should be lasting for WEEKS in your refrigerator. When you accept delivery, please take a few minutes to inspect your order to protect your vegetables from unnecessary spoilage. Lastly, it is imperative that you understand our policy on Unclaimed Orders found on our Q&A page. When you make a purchase you are agreeing to abide by this policy.

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Get to Know Us

• In Creative Loafing Featured Sept. 6-12, 2012 Issue
• On local Fox News Interviews from May 2012
• Check Out New Posts on our Market Community Blog on Google: stpetelocallygrownnet.blogspot.com ; Like to author on our blog? Send your request to tlevy@tampabay.rr.com.
• “Charlotte Smiled” Blog Post with review of our Market business model and exemplary products!
• Please “Like Us”… On Facebook and tell your friends about us. A testimonial would be appreciated.
• We are now listed on Going Green Tampa where you can find many other local eco-friendly companies in the Tampa Bay Area or leave us a review.
  

Upcoming Events

All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events

• RELAUNCH OF “SUCCESSFUL URBAN FARMING IN ST. PETERSBURG” on Jan. 12th, 1 PM
  Details are on Calendar of Events. This will be held every Second Saturday of the month and is open to the public. We will be asking for RSVP’s to determine whether or not to hold each monthly class. Bring your friends and save $10 each on this valuable experience! You can now pre-purchase this workshop on our Market. This class makes a great gift for any occasion!

• MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR JAN. 26TH
  We will begin holding potluck socials on the 4th Saturday of each month, starting January 26, 2013. These events will be held exclusively for actively participating Market customers, growers, and volunteers and are meant to create a social atmosphere in which to network, share resources and experiences. Each event will include a brief informational lecture on subjects relevant to our group, including community building, growing and preparing food, health practices, to name a few. Presenters for the January potluck are Clark & Peggy Tibbits on “Intentional Community Living: 30 Years Experience”. An invitation to attend has been sent via Evite and RSVPs are being requested.

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!