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Earth’s Natural Beauties Brighten Farmers’ Market

September 20, 2016 By marketeditor

By Julia Howard

            “Flowers are natural beauty from the earth that everyone can appreciate.”

This sentiment, voiced by Ryan Holub of Scotch Ridge Berry Farm, captures a sense of how flowers are growing into a business of beauty, inspiration, and love for the longtime family farm business and Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendor.

Ryan Holub is the son of Charles Holub, Scotch Ridge’s primary owner.

Scotch Ridge Berry FarmScotch Ridge is known for its baskets of berries and cherry tomatoes in the spring and summer, as well as its Christmas trees and holiday greens in the winter. Now, flowers are becoming a prominent part of the family business, as well.

The reason for this is, in part, Ryan Holub’s passion for flowers, particularly those that thrive in our growing region.

“I start just about everything from seed,” Holub said, adding that he likes “to focus on unique heirloom varieties that you wouldn’t see at other farms or florists.”

The growing of flowers begins soon after the fall season ends, as Holub starts thinking about which varieties to grow in the spring. He considers not only the flowers themselves but also grasses, fillers and secondary blooms to create cut flower bouquets. He also thinks in terms of growing seasons and the blooming cycles of different varieties.

“Some flowers like sunflowers bloom only once so you have to plant them every week,” Holub said, “while flowers like dahlias and zinnias produce more blossoms each time they are cut.”

Lisianthus is a favorite of Holub’s and a prominent flower in his arrangements. He grows it under a high tunnel, and uses no pesticides or sprays on it or any of his other flowers. He describes watering as one of the biggest challenge because “you never know what the elements will bring.”

Scotch Ridge will sell its flowers at the Wednesday and Saturday markets until the first frost occurs. The flowers also are available at Healthy Living Market, and for weddings and other special events as the growing season allows.

Holub is collecting seeds for next year and dreaming of adding even more joy to the lives of others.

“Working with flowers allows me to be creative,” he says. “Every year we take flowers to the next level.”

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is at High Rock Park 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October 29.


recipe-photo-by-pattie-garrett

Tomato and Raspberries Salad

Adapted from Jamie Oliver’s recipe and shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

Serves: 6

Ingredients

*Ingredients available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

• 8 ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced*
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes*
• olive oil*
• ½ cup raspberries*
• ½ pound fresh mozzarella, torn*
• a handful of fresh basil*
• Raspberry vinegar

Instructions

1. Arrange the tomato slices on a plate. Season with pepper and olive oil.
2. Douse the raspberries with a drizzle of raspberry vinegar and crush with a fork. Top the tomatoes with the torn mozzarella, drizzle over the raspberry dressing and scatter with basil to serve.

Note: White wine vinegar can substituted for the Raspberry vinegar.

 

Filed Under: Featured Article, News Tagged With: Flowers, Saratoga Farmers' Market

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Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Here a Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Here are a few of our favorite peanut butter products from around the market:

🥜Assorted Peanut Butters- Saratoga Peanut Butter Company
🥜Roasted Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies- The Chocolate Spoon 
🥜PB Cookie Cups Organic Dog Treats- Mugzy’s Barkery 
 
Online preordering for curbside pickup this Saturday opens tonight at 9 pm, be sure to stock up on these tasty treats and more! Just click the “Shop Now” button on our page.
 
What’s your favorite peanut butter product from the market? Let us know in the comments! 
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Have you tried any of @nettlemeadowfarm's newest S Have you tried any of @nettlemeadowfarm's newest Schroon Moon spreadable cow's cheeses yet? Go for savory or sweet with 5 different flavors. Pick some up at this Saturday's market - we'll be open 9:30am - 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court!
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We are honored to be nominated as one of the Best We are honored to be nominated as one of the Best Farmers’ Markets in the Capital Region for the Times Union’s Best of 2021! Thank you to all of our amazing customers and community for your continued support! You can vote for us daily under the category “Goods & Services” using this link: https://www.timesunion.com/bestof2021/ 
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Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Cru Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Crush Monday!) This week we talked to Kim from Mugzy’s Barkery who brings healthy, locally made dog treats to the market. 
 
1. How did Mugzy’s Barkery get started? 
My sister Jaime started the business just over 5 years ago to have a healthier treat option to give her beloved Olde English Bulldog, Mugzy. Our treats are all natural and organic, providing a healthy alternative to mass-produced treats for caring dog parents. 
 
 2. What’s your favorite part about vending at the market?
Definitely getting to see all the dogs! The funny thing is I know all our regular customer’s dogs by name, not the owners. 
 
3. What are your most popular treat flavors?
Pumpkin paws (grain-free biscuits) and the pupcakes (a bite-sized treat) are really popular with the dogs but we also have flavors like PB cookie cups, apple cheddar training treats, banana buddies and more, so something to fit any pup’s tastes!
 
The PB cookie cups have been tried and approved by our market assistant’s dog, Lacey! 
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