So you sent off your representative soil sample(s) to Virginia Tech and have received your results. My test results for the high tunnel told me I needed to add all of the major nutrients-N, P, and K as well as lime. N is nitrogen which primarily promotes healthy leaves. P is phosphorus for good roots,[…]
2018 IFM Events May 5-Ag innovations expo and Land Stewardship Contest, Grayson High school May 11- Grand Opening Sunday May 27- Farm Day Sunday 2-5 pm at Wagon Wheel Farm-FREE June 1-Cooking with Chef Jen 1st Fridays June 8-KidsKorner with Abby opens for the season from 10-11 am Saturday June 9-Empty Bowls 4-6:30 Indy VFW[…]
Friends of the Market, Here’s another delicious recipe from Abby. Wilted Spinach and Rhubarb Salad Serves 2 1/2 pound fresh spinach — cleaned, stemmed, and dried ¾ c rhubarb, cut diagonally into thin slices ¾ c water 1 Tablespoon sweet red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil Arrange the spinach leaves on a platter. Place[…]
There is still time to test your soil before planting time. Instructions and boxes are free from the Extension Service. They recently moved to the Gate Center. It’s at the end of Courthouse street, just down from our office. Taking soil samples is easy. The main concern is that you take a “representative” sample. That means[…]
Maureen is one of the founders of the Market. She was an original vendor with Carol Lundgrun and Taffney Taylor. Since 2008, Maureen spent summers making baked goods and bringing extra produce to the Market. Her goal has always been to see the Market become a success. Maureen will tell you that it took all[…]
¼ Cup Grape Juice (or any flavor of juice you prefer) ½ Cup Plain Yogurt (again, substitute flavor of choice) 1 Banana 1 Carrot A handful of frozen (or fresh) strawberries, blueberries, peaches, or any other fruit that catches your fancy 1 Tablespoon of honey ½ teaspoon of fresh grated or powdered ginger ½ teaspoon[…]
2018 Schedule of Events: all events are during the Friday Market and FREE unless noted. April 6-Preseason Vendor meeting and potluck. Open to old and new vendors or anyone curious about the Market. Skyline Bank Conference Center 11 am-2 pm May 11– Grand Opening! Sunday May 27– Farm Day. Join us at Wagon Wheel Farm from[…]
Fresh Ricotta- A simple cheese recipe you can use in a variety of recipes. Makes about 2 cups 7 cups unhomogenized whole milk 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or 4 tablespoons lemon juice Salt Step 1. Put the milk into a stainless steel saucepan and stir in the vinegar or lemon juice. Step[…]