June 22nd Farmers’ Market

Tomorrow, June 22nd, we will be bringing Strawberries, Snap Peas, Lettuce Mix, Romaine Lettuce, and Green Onions to market.  A few early birds will be able to come home with the first Yellow Squash of the season, but these will not last long… Yellow Squash and Zucchini will be available in larger quantities starting June…

June 15th Farmers’ Market

Tomorrow at the Alta West Farmers’ Market we will have Strawberries, Snap Peas, Romaine Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Lettuce Mix, and Green Onions.  Hope to see you there. -Bruce

June 8th Farmers’ Market

The Farmers ‘Market at Alta Florist and Greenhouse begins June 8th.  Visit us from 2-5 p.m. this Saturday! Here is what we have ready: Leaf Lettuce, Lettuce Mix, Strawberries, Sugar Snap Peas, and Radishes. -Melinda

What’s growing?

Here’s the list of whats currently in the ground as of May 31, 2013: Snap Pea:  Sugar Ann Leeks: King Richard Onions: Copra, Redwing, Evergreen Hardy White Broccoli : Arcadia, Tendergreen Cabbage: Gonzales Lettuce: Two Star, Green Forest Lettuce Mix: Fedco Blend Spinach: Space Carrot: Scarlet Nantes, Nelson Strawberries: Jewel (June bearing), Seascape (Everbearing) Radish:…

Late Frost

It’s nice to have the warmer weather back.  Ohio spring weather is always crazy.  The average last frost is May 15th, so we were not expecting to have 30 degree weather again on May 24th and 25th. Here’s a picture of the garden under wraps for the night: The tomato leaves are a little discolored, but…

Spinach

The kids wanted to help with spinach the other week.  Although the youngest was enjoying supervising her older brothers… -Melinda

Saltzgiver Family Farm

Here are a couple current pictures from the main garden for the 2013 season:      We started growing most of the plants in late winter/early spring from seed.  Once the plants are bigger (and ready for the crazy Ohio spring weather) we transplant them in May.  We also directly seed a variety of veggies throughout April and May, so now most of the garden…