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Week 5: Herbs

August 5, 2020 By marketeditor

herbs at the Saratoga Farmers' Market — Herbs at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Extra resources:

Introduction to Herbs for Kids (article)

Kids’ activities listed by herb (listicle)

How to use herbs and spices – for kids! (video)

Filed Under: POP Tagged With: activities, crafts, for kids, herbs, POP, POP 2020, POP Club, Power of Produce, Saratoga Springs Public Library

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Let’s all give a warm welcome to returning vendo

Let’s all give a warm welcome to returning vendor, Shushan Valley Hydro Farm, who will be back at the market tomorrow! Becky will have their full line of fresh picked tomatoes (heirloom, beefsteak & cherry), cucumbers, greens and herbs🥬🍅🥒

Visit us from 9am-1pm in High Rock Park tomorrow to stock up on all your fresh & local favorites!
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Mister Edge Sharpening will be back at the Wednesd

Mister Edge Sharpening will be back at the Wednesday market this week! Stop by with your pruners, lawn mower blades, kitchen knives, scissors and basically anything else with an edge that you need sharpened. Just drop off your tools and get your midweek shopping done while you wait. This week be sure to grab red and golden beets from Gomez VeggieVille and glass gem corn cobs from Gifford Farms for all the colors and tastes of fall🍂🍃

See you tomorrow from 3-6pm in High Rock Park!
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Happy Monday! For this week's #MarketCrushMonday we are talking to John from Otrembiak Farm, a longtime market vendor who now shares their farmland and market stall space with @greenjeansmarketfarm. The Otrembiaks bring many types of vegetables, fruits, plants, and herbs to the Saturday market during the summer season. They use all-natural growing methods and don't use artificial pesticides or fertilizers but rather focus on maintaining healthy soil.

Q: How did you get your start in farming?
A: Back in 1948, my father bought a farm in Saratoga. We moved from New York City and started growing all kinds of produce, and raising all kinds of livestock (all animals except pigs and turkeys!). My brother Steve and I took over and still live and farm on the same land.

Q: You bring a lot of more unusual produce items to the market, like bitter and winter melon, Jerusalem artichokes, or Asian pears, and plants like catnip, stevia, and horseradish. What inspired you to grow more unusual items?
A: We've always wanted to ensure crop diversity on our farm. Some of the unusual items we bring are used more in Asian countries - we used to have Vietnamese neighbors who got us acquainted with these fruits and vegetables. They've since moved away, but we still grow various Asian fruits and vegetables!

Q: What's your current favorite dish to prepare with your produce?
A: I like to make stir fry with the bitter melons, and add a bunch of other vegetables from our farm. The winter melon goes great in soups. I like the Chinese cabbages, because there's so much to do with them: pickling, preserving, or adding to stir fries, soups, or salads.

There are three more summer markets left on Saturday, so stop by Otrembiak Farm soon!
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October has arrived, bringing chilly fall mornings

October has arrived, bringing chilly fall mornings to the market. Grab a cozy flannel or knit hat from @featheredantler to stay warm and stylish this season! All pieces are handmade and inspired by nature, for a truly unique look.

Stop by the market tomorrow to browse a variety of locally grown, in-season produce and goods from our 60+ vendors!

See you tomorrow from 9am-1pm in High Rock Park🌞
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