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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

all good things must come to an end

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We've had a lovely season at the Market. This year we have been so blessed with a long season! We were able to provide flowers for much longer than usual.

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And, I can't thank you enough for supporting my new venture - SOAP!!

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It was a wonderful season and we are always sad to see it come to a close. But...there are still vendors selling! The market doesn't officially close until the end of October!

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You can still continue to shop and get fresh goodies weekly! Even after the official market is over there are still vendors that go weekly with their farm goods. So, if you need eggs or meats you can get that stuff all year!

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Even though we won't be back with flowers, I will be heading down once each month through the off-season with my soaps!

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And, Charlie will love that! He was confused last Saturday when we didn't get up and go to see his friends at the market!

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Thank you all for giving our new baby love this season. It has been so amazing to see how kind and generous you all have been to Charlie! And, thank you for your kind donations this season! We raised $33 for the Petersburg Colonial Heights SPCA, $28 for Fetch-A-Cure, and $35 for the Prince George Animal Shelter!

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We love you all and will miss you over this winter season!

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Thank you for continuing to support our business and the Farmers Market!



Thursday, August 9, 2012

To market! To market! To buy.......?

some flowers...

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or soaps...

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or snaps...

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or breads...

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or granola...

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or eggplant...

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or stinky garlic...

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or tomatoes and basil (what a combo...can you smell it now?)....

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or coneflowers and other sorts of pretties for the yard...

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or (of course) cantaloupes and melons...

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or even radishes (I'm still not so sure about those things!)...but they are so pretty...

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or potatoes...

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or just head out with a box full of goodies like this guy...

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Have I made you want to stop by yet?

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I mean...look at all you can buy grown right here locally!!

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Don't you just wanna come out and see all the cute kids and dogs and visit with your neighbors?

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Isn't that what the market is about? Finding a sense of community..creating a place where people (and fur children) can gather with one another...

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Every week my Mom's friend, Laura, brings her a jug of sweet tea and we also get lots of books she hunted up for us at yard sales!! Isn't that thoughtful?

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And...Charlie just looks for Emma! It's like he is mesmerized by her! Aren't they a cute couple! I saw they are headed out for a night on the town...he in his tux and her in her evening gown...

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At the market...it's all about the dogs!

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Can you tell?

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And...speaking of animals...

I wanted to share with you the thank you note from the SPCA!

SPCA

Ms. Brown came down on Saturday morning to personally thank us (and that means all of you) for the generous donation to their organization! THANK YOU for caring! Little things do make a difference!

We'll see you on Saturday at the Market! Be there or be square!!!!!!

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Ruff! Ruff!!

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Market Fun

Say cheese!!!!

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We have so much fun each week visiting with our customers! The kids are just so cute and their little expressions are priceless when they see the flowers!! I mean...look at this adorable face!

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Everyone is just so happy when they come to the market!

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We are all in a happy place! No matter how tired I am when I get up on Saturday morning, our day brightens up immediately when we see our first customers!

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Their enthusiasm is contagious! We love that they enjoy our flowers and fellowship!

And...here are our little helpers!

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No, they don't belong to us, but we get to borrow them on Saturdays!! They belong to the other vendors, but they like to hang out with "the flower ladies." And...they love Charlie! And, he loves them! He goes home exhausted each week from all of the playtime!

Silly kiddos!!

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It was a glorious week! The flowers were blooming so bright!

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Oh...did you get a chance to try Clean Laundry this week?

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New, this week, will be Lime and Ginger! Oh, it's so pretty!! And, don't forget that we now have sample/travel bars for sale!

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And, the flowers are all ready for you this week! See??

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And, there will be more doggie treats for your furry companion/fur-child...

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Speaking of treats....Guess what???

Last week thanks to your support, we raised $18.60 for the Colonial Heights & Petersburg SPCA! So, the grand total for two weeks of collecting is $32.60. The check is in the mail!! Many thanks for your generosity!

So, for the next two weeks the animal charity will be Fetch A Cure. Come by and grab a bagel for your furry friend and consider leaving a donation for this great cause!

We are passionate about animals and feel that it is our responsibility to look after God's creatures. Groups like Fetch are out doing great things, and I think we should try to support them. So, what do you say? Charlie thinks it's a grand idea!

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From Fetch a Cure's website:

Furthering Education and Treatment for Companion Health

FETCH a Cure is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization determined to improve quality of life by connecting people and pets through accessible, compassionate treatment and education.

Our vision is simple: A community where no one is denied a choice for their pet due to lack of options, education or funding.

Helping People. Helping Pets.

Through community outreach by way of events, campaigns and fundraisers, FETCH is working to promote the need to help pets live long, healthy lives. FETCH continually works to raise awareness and further education about pet cancer prevention, detection and treatment and senior care and aging issues.

We provide financial aid to families unable to bear the cost of the life-saving treatments for their pets that have been diagnosed with cancer through the Companions in Crisis program. FETCH continues to work towards providing more accessible treatment options for all within our community.

Through the Pixie’s Pen Pals program, FETCH is helping rescue dogs and inmates in Virginia correctional centers have a second chance. By working cooperatively and bonding with the animals, the inmates learn responsibility, patience, tolerance and life-long skills and the trained dogs find life-long homes.


And, many thanks for your continued support of our flower and soap business! Without you we wouldn't be here!

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