Availability for April 24

What a beautiful weekend! I was able to get out and get all sorts of work done in the gardens. Some planting, some weeding, some mowing. Just enough to make me not think I’m a month behind.

The average last frost date for Athens passed this last weekend. And sure enough – there was a frost. For my house (and a couple other growers), the average last frost is about the 10th of May. It’s funny what difference 25 miles can make! Anyway, the time is right for many of you to put out your tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, squash, and other summer plants and seeds. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – even if we don’t get another frost, tomatoes don’t care for nights below about 45 degrees. IT won’t kill them, but it’s likely to push back your first fruit by a week or two if you don’t protect them.

Plans are progressing for the opening of the new Saturday Athens FArmers Market, starting May 17th at Bishop Park. Their website is now up, and while they have plans to expand and improve upon it, you can find details about the grand opening and other info there: www.athensfarmersmarket.net.

There are over 350 items listed this week, including a good number of new items. There’s too many to list here, but you’ll find them highlighted on the new product carousel at the top of the market page on the website.

And finally, here’s another reminder about the Old Timey Seed Swap next Saturday. Details can be found at that website.

Thanks so much for all your support! We’ll see you on Thursday from 4:30 to 8pm at Gosford Wine!