Our list for this wet Wednesday, courtesy of Joan Lutchka, of what you’ll fine at the Bushel Basket Farmers Market on Chelsea Community Hospital grounds from 2:30-6 p.m. today:
“Joining us for the first time at the market this week you will find Kapnicks Orchards,” she said. “They will be bring peaches, nectarines, summer apples, plums and apricots.”
Also up for sale: sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, beets, kohlrabi, cabbage, onions of all types, green beans, kale, fresh basil and other herbs, garlic, eggplant, peppers (hot and sweet), potatoes (red and gold), broccoli, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, sheep cheeses, honey and bees’ wax products, breads and other bakery products, jams and jellies, Kettle Corn and other snack items. Perennials for your late planting needs are still available from T.J. Farms. Also available: homemade clothing, blankets, kitchen towels and other craft items.
“Be sure to sign up for our weekly free product giveaway,” Lutchka said. “We wish to thank last week’s vendors for their prize donations: Marks Farm, Oak Hill Farm, Ernst Farm and Gibbs Berry Farm.”
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The amazing summer ‘o’ produce continues tomorrow at the Bushel Basket farmers market on Chelsea Community Hospital grounds from 2:30-6 p.m. Courtesy of Joan Lutchka, here’s a list of what you’ll find for sale:
Sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, beets, kohlrabi, cabbage, onions (sweet and cooking), green beans, kale, fresh basil and other herbs, garlic, eggplant, peppers (hot and sweet), new potatoes (red and gold), broccoli, raspberries, blueberries, sheep cheeses, honey and bees’ wax products, bread and other baked goods, free range eggs, natural beef, pork, lamb and chicken, jams and jellies, Kettle Corn and other snacks, annuals and perennials, homemade clothing, blankets and kitchen towels.
“Be sure to sign up for our free weekly giveaway,” Lutchka said. “We wish to thank last week’s vendors for their prize donations: Dream Bakery, TJ Farms, Lutchka Farm and Good Time Kettle Corn.”
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Get there early on Saturday for the Chelsea Farmers Market downtown – it’s supposed to be hot still this weekend!
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll find in the Park Street parking lot from 8 a.m. until noon:
Back Forty Acres will have chicken and chicken liver; cuts of pork including chops, steaks, roasts, bacon, sausage and more; and free range eggs.
Beautiful Earth Farm will have greens (chard, collards, kale), cilantro, basil, dill, parsley, various Lettuces, a variety of summer squash, garlic and organic blueberries from West Michigan.
Tantre Farm will have arugula, beans (fava, green, yellow), beets, bok choy, broccoli, green cabbage, Swiss chard, cucumbers, fresh garlic bulbs, kale (Green Curly, Lacinato, Red Russian), kohlrabi, green onions, sweet red onions, sweet yellow onions, snap peas, potatoes (Red Norland, Rose Gold), raspberries, summer squash, tatsoi, Hakurei turnips, fresh cut flowers and a variety of herbs.
TJ Farms will have shrubs and perennial plants.
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Remember last fall, when I told you that construction was going to close Main Street at the railroad, while they fixed all those awful dips and pits that make everyone swerve into the far right of the lane every time they cross it?
Well, our friends at the Chelsea Police say they’re finally doing it, starting Monday. Time to figure out an alternate route through downtown, folks, because Main Street will be out of commission – reportedly from July 19 (Monday) through 23 (Friday), but I’ll try and keep you updated as the work goes on. Detours will be as follows:
Southbound traffic: Take North Street to Hayes to W. Middle to Wilkinson to Old US-12 to S. Main Street.
Northbound traffic: Take E. Old US-12 to N. Freer to Railroad to McKinley to Dewey to N. Main Street.
Chelsea’s farm markets are stuffed with yummy summer produce – just take tomorrow’s Bushel Basket Market at Chelsea Community Hospital as an example. Here’s the list of what you’ll find on hospital grounds from 2:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, courtesy of Joan Lutchka:
Summer squash; zucchini; beans (yellow, purple and green); beets; kohlrabi; onions; garlic; fresh basil and other herbs; new potatoes (gold, white and red); cucumbers; naturally raised chicken, beef, pork and lamb; free range eggs; sheep cheeses; honey and bees’ wax products; maple syrup; breads and other bakery products; jams and jellies; Kettle Corn; fresh cut flowers and perennial or annual plants.
“Be sure to sign up for our weekly giveaway,” Lutchka said. “We would like to thank last week’s prize donators: Waterloo Country Crafts, Janet’s LLC and Stone Hearth Breads.”
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Saturday’s Chelsea Farmers Market downtown is bursting at the seams – it’s really looking like summer out there. Here’s a selection of what you’ll find in the Park Street parking lot from 8 a.m. until noon:
Back Forty Acres will have whole chickens, pork cuts, chicken eggs, duck eggs, chicken livers… and one rabbit! First one there gets it.
Beautiful Earth Farm is bringing kale, collards, chard, a variety of summer squash and zucchini, basil, dill, romaine lettuce, and some mild hot peppers from their farm, plus local organic blueberries from a farm in West Michigan.
Merkel Gardens will have beans, flowers, rhubarb, cut flowers and zuccini.
Tantre Farm will bring Arugula, Fava Beans, Green Beans, Yellow Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Green Cabbage, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Fresh Garlic Bulbs, Kale (Green Curly, Lacinato, Red Russian), Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Green Onions, Spicy Greens Mix, Summer Squash, Tatsoi, Turnips, Hakurei, Yukina Savoy Greens, flowers and a variety of herbs.
TJ Farms will not be at this week’s market.
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We’re back! Hope everyone had a tremendous Fourth of July (and enjoyed those Hudson Mills and Bollinger farms fireworks!). If anyone has photos of the rock from the weekend they’d like to share, let me know.
Without further ado, here’s your list, courtesy of Joan Lutchka, of the yummy good at tomorrow’s Bushel Basket Farm Market, on Chelsea Community Hospital grounds from 2:30-6 p.m.:
New potatoes, string beans, zucchini, summer squash, onions, beets, basil and other herbs, kohlrabi, broccoli, rhubarb, blackberries, raspberries, cheese, jams and jellies, cut flower bouquets, Kettle Corn, breads and bakery products, and homemade children’s clothing, along with blankets and kitchen items.
“Be sure to sigh up for our weekly giveaway of products,” Lutchka said. “We would like to thank these vendors for last week’s prize donations: Greystone Farms, Mill Pond Bakery, CJ’s Garden and Kapp Farms.”
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Mmmmm… potatoes. Here’s the list of what you’ll find at Wednesday’s Bushel Basket Farmers Market on Chelsea Community Hospital grounds from 2:30-6 p.m. (list courtesy of Joan Lutchka):
New potatoes, peas of all kinds, string beans, summer squash, zucchini, green onions, kale, beets, rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, the last of the Michigan strawberries, honey and bees’ wax products, maple syrup, sheep cheeses, free-range eggs, natural beef, pork and pork products, chicken, breads and bakery products, Kettle Corn and handmade children’s clothing, blankets and many other items.
“While you are at the market, be sure to sign up for our free weekly giveaway,” Lutchka said. “We would like to thank Marks Farm, Ernst Farm, Oak Hill Farm and Barb Beeman for their prize donations last week.”
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Back Forty for the main course, Tantre for the sides and TJ Farms for the gorgeous flowers to look at through the window. Yep, tomorrow’s Chelsea Farmers Market downtown has dinner covered.
Faith in Action will be holding a food drive at the market, which remains in the parking lot on Park Street surrounded by the First United Methodist Church, the library and Merkel Furniture. The entertainment will be Ed Sugar.
Back Forty Acres will have pasture-raised broiler chickens, chicken and duck eggs, and a full range of cuts of Tamworth Pork. They’ll also be taking orders for a variety of meats, including duck and lamb.
“When we had our Tamworth Pork earlier in the year, so many of you kept coming back for more, more, more!” Stephanie Doll said. “If we sold out of loin, you bought chops. If next week no more chops, you bought ham. No ham, then hocks!”
Beautiful Earth will have lots of garlic scapes, kale, lettuce, herbs and (from another local farm in west Michigan) dark sweet cherries.
Tantre Farm is bringing arugula, asparagus, beans (Fava and green), beets, bok choy, broccoli, Swiss chard, fresh garlic bulbs, kale (Green Curly, Lacinato, Red Russian), kohlrabi, lettuce, mushrooms, green onions, peas (shelling, snap and snow), Pink Beauty radishes, spicy greens mix, spinach, summer squash, tatsoi, Hakurei turnips, and a variety of herbs: cilantro, chives, lemon balm, lovage, oregano, parsley, peppermint, sage, French sorrel and thyme.
TJ Farms will have perennials and shrubs, including shrub roses in a variety of colors. “We will also have the first of the green onions fresh from the garden,” Sandy Barkman said.
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I’m on the hunt for pictures of First Lt. Joel Gentz’s funeral procession this morning. If you took any shots of the procession, the decorations or the crowds, please email them to me and I’d be glad to post them.
The town looked just beautiful; so many Scouts in uniform, and nearly every business with a sign or marquee had a special message for Gentz or his family. A combat rescue officer, Gentz was killed in action June 9. He was a Chelsea High School alumni, honor student, and role model to many.
Click here for our previous stories on his passing and a link to his extended obituary.
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