TONS OF GREAT NEWS from Your Market Manager

HAVE YOU VISITED NATHAN’S GARDEN LATELY?
Here’s a 43-second span with a candid appearance from Nathan playing in his garden bursting with abundance.

THOSE WEIRD GREENS ON OUR MARKET
We are offering you a “NO RISK” opportunity to try them out. Buy any of the following products from Grower Nathan’s Natural Veggies and get a full refund if they are just not to your taste. CHOOSE FROM any mix of Nathan’s Salad Mixes (Jazz, etc.), the Summer Smoothie Bundle, and/or Greens to Saute. All of these risk-free eligible items are listed under “Greens” and tagged with asterisks in the product name. The only thing we require is that you do your part by experimenting with them raw with salad dressings or dips and/or cooking them using recipes you can easily find on the internet. Email Market Manager at stpete@locallygrown.net with any requests for recipes if you cannot locate any. This summer is the time for YOU to try locally grown greens that are the freshest available and therefore the healthiest you can eat this summer. FRESH GREENS ARE GUARANTEED THE HEALTHIEST WAY TO GO.

ALREADY LOVING THOSE “WEIRD” GREENS?
If you can share photos and recipes of your success with any of the summer greens from our Market, we will post them on our Facebook page and share on our weekly email to customers. FIRST 10 SUBMISSIONS will be rewarded with one full pound of free greens (your choice from what is available) for your efforts. All entries must arrive as a link that we can post to our Facebook page and share within our weekly email. Please email stpete@locallygrown.net with any questions and/or your entry link.

JUICING OUR GREENS
There is much demand for summer greens from which to extract juice but we don’t know if our greens are juicy enough for this. So, if you are currently juicing and would like to experiment (for free) with greens from Nathan’s Garden, please contact Market Manager at 727-515-9469. CAVEAT: I’ve been warned that leafy greens can be tough to extract much juice from depending on what kind of juicer you use. For this experiment to work you must have a leafy greens attachment designed to extract more juice from leafy greens. My limited understanding is that a Champion juicer has such an attachment available. The FIRST 3 CONTACTS to call me “might” team up to help formulate a good juicing mix to sell on our Market. Your reward? The team will get all the credit (broadcasted and posted on Facebook—with team photos), a free juicing bundle of whatever mix results, and our sincere thanks for volunteering your juicing expertise! Who knows? Maybe this will launch your next career!

HOW TO COOK GRASS-FED BEEF
We want you to have a great experience with all produce and products you purchase through our Market. Many folks are not aware that grass-fed beef is made for rare to medium-rare cooking. If you want it cooked more well done then you have to stew it on very low heat. GRASS FED BEEF HAS THE FAT CONTENT OF SKINLESS CHICKEN. Source: www.americangrassfedbeef.com. Here are some tips for successfully cooking this healthier alternative resource and some how-to recipes for different cuts of grass-fed beef. Bon appetit!

NEW GROWERS NOW AND NEAR FUTURE
Get prepared for 100% beef sausage from Sunset Ranch in Dover, Florida. This is a leaner sausage than you may be used to with NO FAT ADDED, NO MSG, NO NITRATES, NO NITRITES. Grower Jim K. recommends that you don’t overcook it because it’s very lean. I plan to cook it to medium like a burger, since there are no additives to be concerned about. Ingredients: 100% grassfed beef and spices, period! Sunset Ranch’s Red Angus and South Poll breeds derive 100% of their nutritional needs from grass, forbs and other growing plants. NO antibiotics or hormones are used. We’re just waiting for our order to be filled and expect to have it on the Market in the near future, maybe even this week. If so, we’ll issue a broadcast to let you know. We are also expecting 100% grassfed ground lamb from Sunset Ranch in the very near future!

This week we are introducing natural, locally made products from Molly’s Suds. Many of you were fortunate to receive laundry detergent samples at our last potluck social. My laundry came out brighter! We are impressed with the purity and the passionate intentions behind these products. Check out their dryer balls and pet shampoo too! Be sure to visit their website to get the full story behind this local business based in St. Petersburg.

ONLY PHONE CALLS ON DELIVERY DAY
It is always best to call my cellphone on Friday morning rather than emailing or texting. Nathan and I are usually up and out of the house by 630AM, preparing deliveries for the day. Tina: 727-515-9469

ARE YOU RECEIVING OUR DELIVERY SCHEDULES?
Please check that our emails are not going to your SPAM BOX. You should ALWAYS receive a delivery schedule by Thursday evening. If you haven’t, then please call me 727-515-9469. Spam filters are constantly changing to adapt to new techniques and types of spam messages, so what lands in the inbox today could be spam filtered tomorrow.

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR MARKET
We appreciate your support of our new summer schedule (Read details here). Given that the majority of our greens last for 2 to 3 weeks when properly stored, it follows that you can order for two weeks. Please give it a try as we have plenty of greens to see you through. Here are helpful hints to keep your greens as fresh as possible!

NATHAN’S WORKSHOP IS THIS COMING SATURDAY, JULY 13TH AT 8AM
The locally grown veggies we sell, including those important fresh greens that we all need year round, are easy to grow yourself—EVEN IN THE SUMMER HEAT! Sure, you can buy them from us but we encourage you to grow your own. Let Nathan show you how! (See workshop schedule below). Locally grown, freshly harvested greens are going to deliver high quality, very powerful nutrients to your body that you can’t get anywhere else.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DELIVER PRODUCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS?
I am looking for bi-weekly volunteers for just a few hours every other Friday. If you are an active customer, would like to get free delivery for your purchases, and enjoy meeting new people, this volunteer opp may be for you. Mileage reimbursement is provided. Please call Tina at 727-515-9469 for all the details. You can start this Friday, July 12th!

SOULFUL SEED BLOG FROM ST. PETE’S SUSAN HUFF
Soulful Seed expresses Susan’s commitment for “finding the love” in the food we consume. Her most recent blog entry is entitled “Savor the Flavor”. Please let us know how you like it!

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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• If you do not receive an email confirmation immediately after you order, then you did not click the SUBMIT ORDER button and we did not receive an order from you.

Upcoming Events

All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events

TUESDAY & SATURDAY FROM 830AM to 1130AM
Here is your invitation to volunteer in Nathan’s garden. No RSVPs are needed! This is a great time to get exposed to local organic gardening and gain experience maintaining a summer garden in St. Petersburg. Call Nathan at 727-403-1655 if you have any questions or need directions.

“SUMMER VEGETABLE GROWING IN ST. PETERSBURG” on July 13th, 8 AM Details are on Calendar of Events. This workshop is held every Second Saturday of the month and is open to the public. RSVPS are required and will help determine if the class will be held. Bring your friends and save $10 each on this valuable experience! This class makes a great gift for any occasion! RSVPs now being accepted. Email Nathan Levy NOW to reserve your spot.

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!

Message from Market Manager

SALE ON PORK ROASTS
Just in time for Fourth of July picnics. Only TWO available! Save .70 per lb. on fresh hams from Ferguson Farms.

DON’T FORGET TO ORDER SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOUR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
All these wonderful treats and party favors await your purchase!

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR MARKET
We appreciate your support of our new summer schedule (Read details here). Given that the majority of our greens last for 2 to 3 weeks when properly stored, it follows that you can order for two weeks. We hope you’ll give it a try. We’ve got plenty of greens to see you through. Here are helpful hints to keep your greens as fresh as possible!

NEW PRODUCT
We’ve heard that this artisan crafted cheese is difficult to find locally. See our new offering for a Grassmilk Raw Cheddar Cheese from Organic Valley sourced from 100% grass-fed cows.

NATHAN’S WORKSHOP COMING JULY 13TH!
The locally grown veggies we sell, including those important fresh greens that we all need year round, are easy to grow yourself—EVEN IN THE SUMMER HEAT! You can buy them from us but we encourage you to grow your own. Let Nathan show you how! (See workshop schedule below). Locally grown, freshly harvested greens are going to deliver high quality, very powerful nutrients to your body that you can’t get anywhere else. Email Nathan Levy NOW to reserve your spot in the July 13th workshop starting at 8AM.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DELIVER PRODUCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS?
We are short on volunteers this summer to deliver orders. I am looking for bi-weekly volunteers on Fridays between 10AM and 2PM for this very customer-oriented task. If you are an active customer, would like to save on delivery fees, have customer service experience, and enjoy meeting new people, this volunteer opp may be for you. Mileage reimbursement available. Please call Tina at 727-515-9469 for all the details. You can start this Friday, June 28th!

NEW BLOG FROM SOULFUL SEED’S SUSAN HUFF
Soulful Seed is all about spreading the joy of all things related to healthy, natural, REAL food! In her brand new blog, St. Pete’s Susan Huff talks about getting over calorie counting, knowing what to look for in the labels, and looking for the love in food by discovering who made it, how it was produced, and how it was brought to you. We’ve been blessed to be offered a blog link to share with our customers each time we open our Market. This week’s blog entry is entitled “Content Over Calories – Trust Your Inner Guide”. Please let us know how you like it!

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.

Ready to Order?

Click here to sign in & shop now

• If you do not receive an email confirmation immediately after you order, then you did not click the SUBMIT ORDER button and we did not receive an order from you.

Upcoming Events

All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events

TUESDAY & SATURDAY FROM 830AM to 1130AM
Here is your invitation to volunteer in Nathan’s garden. No RSVPs are needed! This is a great time to get exposed to local organic gardening and gain experience maintaining a summer garden in St. Petersburg. Call Nathan at 727-403-1655 if you have any questions or need directions.

“SUMMER VEGETABLE GROWING IN ST. PETERSBURG” on July 13th, 8 AM Details are on Calendar of Events. This will be held every Second Saturday of the month and is open to the public. RSVPS are required and will help determine if the class will be held. Bring your friends and save $10 each on this valuable experience! This class makes a great gift for any occasion! RSVPs now being accepted.

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!

Message from Market Manager

FRESH FRUIT THIS WEEK
Please read product descriptions on figs and plums before you purchase.

WHAT’S NEW WITH YOU?
Our Market will be open all summer to bring you locally grown veggies, including those important fresh greens that we all need year round! Please try our summer greens and let us help you integrate them into your diet. These locally grown, freshly harvested greens are going to deliver high quality, very powerful nutrients to your body that you can’t get anywhere else unless you grown them yourselves. We’ll help you do that too! (See workshop schedule below)

If you don’t yet follow us ON FACEBOOK then you are missing out on all the fun. Please go out there and “like us”! Keep up with customer testimonials, event announcements, etc.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DELIVER PRODUCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS?
I am looking for weekly volunteers on Fridays between 10AM and 2PM for this very customer-oriented task. If you are an active customer, would like to save on delivery fees, have customer service experience, and enjoy meeting new people, this volunteer opp may be for you. Mileage reimbursement available. Please call Tina at 727-515-9469 for all the details.

ARE YOU AVAILABLE?
We need volunteers for a few hours on Monday afternoons and on Thursday morning or afternoons. Please call Tina at 727-515-9469.

PIONEER SETTLEMENT GARDEN NEEDS HELP WEEKLY
Volunteers are needed on Thursdays around 8 or 9 AM to help with the harvest and packaging. Please contact Ray Wunderlich at rayrunner@yahoo.com. Ray will give you veggies if you help out.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BLOGGING?
Many of our customers are quite talented in the kitchen. Here is a great volunteer opportunity for YOU and a nice contribution to the those who follow our blog. If you have a special concoction or simple way to integrate Market produce into a diet, you can help others who don’t know how to make these dietary changes. Don’t know how to blog? Call the Market Manager at 727-515-9469 for help to get started.

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.

Ready to Order?

Click here to sign in & shop now

• If you do not receive an email confirmation immediately after you order, then you did not click the SUBMIT ORDER button and we did not receive an order from you.

Upcoming Events

All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events

TUESDAY & SATURDAY FROM 830AM to 1130AM
Here is your invitation to volunteer in Nathan’s garden. No RSVPs are needed! This is a great time to get exposed to local organic gardening and gain experience maintaining a summer garden in St. Petersburg. Call Nathan at 727-403-1655 if you have any questions or need directions.

“SUMMER VEGETABLE GROWING IN ST. PETERSBURG” on July 13th, 8 AM Details are on Calendar of Events. This will be held every Second Saturday of the month and is open to the public. RSVPS are required and will help determine if the class will be held. Bring your friends and save $10 each on this valuable experience! This class makes a great gift for any occasion! RSVPs now being accepted.

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!

Message from Market Manager

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR GERALDSON COMMUNITY FARM UNTIL OCTOBER!
Farm Manager Claudie Barbineaux and her team in Bradenton have bent over backwards to make this season a tremendous season for us! Our heartfelt thanks to them for a job VERY well done bringing us freshly harvested, top quality, organically grown (and Certified) vegetables, all delivered with genuine smiles. We have so much to look forward to next Fall! Please go to their “Facebook page” and leave your kudos as a St. Pete Locally Grown customer. Expressing our thanks is important!

WHAT’S NEW WITH YOU?
Our Market will be open all summer to bring you locally grown veggies, including those important fresh greens that we all need year round! Please try our summer greens and let us help you integrate them into your diet. These locally grown, freshly harvested greens are going to deliver high quality, very powerful nutrients to your body that you can’t get anywhere else unless you grown them yourselves. We’ll help you do that too! (See workshop schedule below)

IN THE MOOD
Here is some inspiration we encourage all of our customers to read. “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver helps many people make the mental shift to GROW, BUY, AND EAT LOCAL unprocessed foods.

If you don’t yet follow us ON FACEBOOK then you are missing out on all the fun. Please go out there and “like us”! Keep up with customer testimonials, event announcements, etc.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BLOGGING?
Many of our customers are quite talented in the kitchen. Here is a great volunteer opportunity for YOU and a nice contribution to the those who follow our blog. If you have a special concoction or simple way to integrate Market produce into a diet, you can help others who don’t know how to make these dietary changes. Don’t know how to blog? Call the Market Manager at 727-515-9469 for help to get started.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DELIVER PRODUCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS?
I am looking for weekly volunteers on Fridays between 10AM and 2PM for this very customer-oriented task. If you are an active customer, would like to save on delivery fees, have customer service experience, and enjoy meeting new people, this volunteer opp may be for you. Mileage reimbursement available. Please call Tina at 727-515-9469 for all the details.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT PACKAGING & DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCE?
If so, are you interested in volunteering WEEKLY for our Market on Thursdays for a few hours between 10AM and 4PM? Please call Tina at 727-515-9469 for details. As St. Petersburg spreads its wings into urban agriculture enterprises, this skill will be greatly needed!

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.

Ready to Order?

Click here to sign in & shop now

• If you do not receive an email confirmation immediately after you order, then you did not click the SUBMIT ORDER button and we did not receive an order from you.

Upcoming Events

All these and more are posted on our Calendar of Events

TUESDAY & SATURDAY FROM 830AM to 1130AM
Here is your invitation to volunteer in Nathan’s garden. No RSVPs are needed! This is a great time to get exposed to local organic gardening and gain experience maintaining a summer garden in St. Petersburg. Call Nathan at 727-403-1655 if you have any questions or need directions.

“SUMMER VEGETABLE GROWING IN ST. PETERSBURG” on July 13th, 8 AM Details are on Calendar of Events. This will be held every Second Saturday of the month and is open to the public. RSVPS are required and will help determine if the class will be held. Bring your friends and save $10 each on this valuable experience! This class makes a great gift for any occasion! RSVPs now being accepted.

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!