Herb Day at the Ellington Farmers Market

Meet your herbs - at the Ellington Farmers Market!

This Saturday, May 30, 2015,  the Ellington Farmers Market is hosting a "Meet Your Herbs" Day. It is a nice opportunity to get fresh herbs and learn about their medicinal benefits.Saturday,

The goal of the Ellington Farmers' Market Association is to provide their community with a variety of products that are grown, harvested,  produced or handcrafted in the state of CT, connect residents to food production and help them create healthier eating habits, enhance the quality of life in the Ellington area by providing a community activity which fosters social gathering and interaction and to preserve Ellington’s unique agricultural heritage by supporting local farmers.

Location: Arbor Park (next to Chuck Wagon restaurant area) on Main St. in Ellington, CT. Parking is available along the side and back area of the park.

Opening hours: 9:00 am (closes by noon) on May 30, 2015

Free Talk Times:

9:30 - 10:30 - Cathy T (at the Square Gazebo) - "Combining Herbs in Container Plantings". Herbs are easy to grow and many perennial herbs return in container gardens. Cathy T will go over her usual steps for success, tips, and information about herb growing in containers and how to use some to cure ailments. She will have a limited supply of herbs, tropicals, and perennials for sale.

 10:30 - 11:30 - Stacy Wood - Herbs and Elixirs. Spring detox will be the topic by herbalist Stacey Wood at 10:30 am in front of Whole Harmony Artisan Tea booth. She will give advice on how to feel your best this summer using herbs and elixirs. Her teas are wonderful.

Tips for the Market:

• Bring a bag to put your items in as you walk and shop.
• Insert an ice pack in the bag (great seafood available there).
• Arrive early, look around before going to the free talks.
• Bring your pet if you want - they are welcome at the park.
• Plan your happy hour apps or dinner just by getting fresh food at the market.
• Stay a while, there is musical entertainment to enjoy as well.

Indoor Winter Farmers Market in New Haven CT

Buy Connecticut Grown!

Here is your opportunity to visit an Indoor Farmer's Market in the Winter Season!

Dates: January 11 – April 26 (Saturdays only)

Day & Hours: Saturdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location: Metropolitan Business Academy, 115 Water Street (corner or Water and Brewery Streets)

Parking: Parking is available at the Metropolitan Business Academy Lot as well as Unger’s Auto Body Shop at 105 Water Street. PLEASE DO NOT park in the Avantus Lot or your car will be towed.


For more information contact the City Seed Org at http://cityseed.org/indoor-winter-market 203.773.3736

1st Annual Milford Farmer's Market Apple Pie Contest

Calling all amateur pie makers! - This means you!

Milford Downtown Farmers' Market Apple Pie Contest
Entry Deadline: September 28th, 2013
Contest: October 5th, 2013

The Milford CT Downtown Farmer's Market is holding their 

FIRST ANNUAL Apple Pie Contest on October  5, 2013

And all you have to do to enter is bake a "from scratch"  Apple Pie!
Entry Deadline 9-28-13

Yum!!! - Who doesn't love Apple Pie???

OFFICIAL RULES

1. Contest is open to individuals or groups working as a team
2. One entry per person per category
3. Recipe MUST accompany the entry (the pie)
4. Pies entered must have bottom and side crust
5. Pies must be made from scratch. No store bought pies. No store bought crusts.
6. Apple Pies only
7. Amateur bakers only
8. If pie plate is not disposable, it must be clearly marked for proper return
9. Contestants agree to have their photos published

JUDGING OF PIES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Complete entry form and submit to Milford Downtown Farmers' Market (Sunflower Farm tent) or mailed to Milford Downtown Farmers' Market-Sunflower Farm, 767 Derby Milford Road, Orange CT 06477, by September 28th, 2013
2. Submit pies on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, between 8:30am and 9:30am. Pies should be dropped off at the Milford Downtown Farmers' Market PIE JUDGING TENT WHICH WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED ON THAT DATE.
3. Judging will begin shortly after 10:00am and the winner will be announced at approximately 11:00am
4. Judging will be based on Taste (50%), Appearance (25%) and Overall Appeal (25%)
5. Taste is judged on flavor; Appearance is determined on the pre-slice and post-slice runniness, firmness and juiciness after the pie is cut; and Overall Appeal is how appealing and impressive the pie is in general
6. Contest judges are Kathleen Donovan, Joe Agro, Louis Agro, and a surprise Judge!!

WINNER WILL RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL BASKET OF MARKET GOODIES

For additional Information Contact
Sabrina Santoro, Sunflower Farm, 203.795.6829
Link to entry form HERE

Happy Baking!

Note: Home Place is not affiliated with this contest, its rules, nor responsible for the judging or awarding of any prizes.