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Last Market of 2011 THIS SAT
Sent December 15th 2011It finally got down into the single digits last week, killing even the hardiest of hardy greens, and finally putting an end to a long season. Heres what Henry had to say about that: But we arent worried. We have a 45-cubic-foot freez...
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Clarifying Tomorrow! (Who/What/Where)
Sent December 9th 2011When I glanced up Wednesday morning I saw a silver mist falling. Walking out, it had enough prickle for anyone to know: snow! Then last night we got enough to stick, but not enough to cover the recently verdant grass, weeds, and vegetables...
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The Greens That Wouldn't Die (get them this Sat)
Sent December 1st 2011Wow, here it is December already and that means the first new Winter Market at the Evanston Ecology Center! We cant wait to see you again -- but we cant unload the truck until 8am, so please dont come before the official 9 a.m. starting ...
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Thanks Giving Thanks SATURDAY MARKET
Sent November 18th 2011The truck will be very, very full, says Henry. Its late and Im tempted to leave it at that . . . But this being the last official Food & Farm Notes for 2011, Ill stay up and say a little more because here we are once again, at the thankful...
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STOCK UP TOMORROW (*no winter markets*)
Sent November 4th 2011Henry just got word that the proposed winter markets at the Oak St. Market won't be happening (rental deal fell through according to the organizers) so . . . be sure and STOCKUP at the Last Regular Evanston Market of 2011 . . . tomorrow morning! ...
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Last Evanston Market -- Savor the Bounty, Stock up on Gifts!
Sent November 3rd 2011Blow, blow, thou winter wind . . . Freeze, freeze thou bitter sky . . . * * Yes, winter is suddenly here, and the Last Market is suddenly here. But "last" does not mean "least amount of vegetables" by any means. You will be...
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Sweet Potatoes, Celery, 50-head Braid of Garlic, Apple Butter, and home-grown, hand-made gifts!
Sent October 27th 2011* ***FARM NOTES** ** Last week we had the *Amazing Nine-Pound Daikon.* This week you must come see the *Amazing 50-Bulb Braid of Garlic! *Of course, Henry also has the usual 12-head and 8-head strands as well. But if you want a 5...
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Amazing Lettuce & Spinach; Gold Delicious Apples & Frozen Aronia; and a Nine-Pound Daikon!
Sent October 20th 2011Contrary to popular opinion, which says that when cold weather comes local food is gone, you will be AMAZED by the abundance and variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs at Henrys and Teresas Evanston Market stands this week. If fact,when...
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Roseheart Radish, Rutabaga, and Apples for Sauce on Special!
Sent October 13th 2011Six deer grazed quietly in front of my house just before sunrise, barely visible through the gauzy mist. After the mist lifted, I was struck with wonder yet again, thinking if it werent right here in front of me, I would not believe a world could be ...
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Autumn Turnips (of Purple, Red, and Gold), plus Apples, Pears, and HedgeApples
Sent October 6th 2011*FARM NOTES:* Im not sure where this week has gone, but it sure has (gone!) . . . and its been gorgeous. I walk out of the house and am surrounded by molten gold as the morning sun blasts through the locust, hickory, and sassafrass. Then it hits the ...
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