March 29, 2010 
Market News!

Yes, it is that time of year and none too soon! 

We will be back at Byrd House Market beginning tomorrow, March 30th. We have 
lots of eggs, mushrooms, jams, preserves, and honey. If we can harvest spinach 
we'll have that as well.   
 
 
West End Farmers Market 
Kicks off on Saturday, April 24th! Join us at Henrico's ONLY producers-only 
market. There will be a great line up of growers and producers. Come out to re-
new and make new acquaintances.

Saturday hours are 8 until 12 noon.

Wednesday hours are 3 until 7 pm. 

 
 
Lakeside Farmers Market 
If you haven't gotten by to see the new market pavilion, please plan to attend 
the ribbon cutting ceremony on April 28th at 4:30.

Local producers will be on hand to show case their spring greens and other 
fine farm grown items. 
 
What's Growing 
Eleven inches of water? And we thought last spring was cold and wet!

We have certainly taken advantage of the infrequent "nice" days and have 
planted sugar snap peas, leeks, onions, garlic, strawberries, spinach, spring 
raab, kale, 4 varieties of carrots, arugula, potatoes, beets, and radishes.

We'll keep you posted on our progress. Watch us grow! 
 
CSA Pick Up Sites 
Byrd House Market on Tuesdays, 3:30 to 7:00pm
West end Market, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 7:00pm
Lakeside Market, Saturdays, 8 - 12 noon

For those folks wishing to have deliveries made in their neighborhood or at 
another site, please contact us by email at: Abbeystone0430@wildblue.net

 
 
Annual CSA Subscribers' Picnic 
Save the date! 

When: Sunday, May 23rd, 1 - 5pm
Where: Byrd Farm, 6165 River Road West, Columbia, VA 23038

Be our guests and share an afternoon in the countryside to meet the growers 
and producers of the foods you eat. 

The gardens will be open to guided, or self-guided tours, new chicks will have 
arrived, Rose and Mary (Robyn's retired dairy goats) will be available for 
petting. 

More information to follow. 
 
 
Facebook 
Look for us on Facebook to stay updated on the latest news!!!

Amy Lee, one of our CSA supporters and local food enthusiast, will keep 
everyone up to date via Facebook. 

Have a great week everyone. Be healthy and eat well. 
 
 
Spring Greens and more! 
Tasty spring greens, tender mushrooms and asparagus are right around the 
corner! 

Be patient and watch for delicious new recipes for all our truly locally grown 
produce! 
 
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