Hi Folks - 

The recent heat may have us all wilting but will bring an abundance of beauty to the markets this weekend. We have had, for the first time in recent memory, an awesome crop of rudbeckia (black-eyed susan). In years past the grasshopper pressure has been so heavy we were lucky to get a half eaten stem or two. This year we dropped the a-bomb of insect control - guineas! They ain't pretty and make a torrential racket - but hardly a hopper in sight. Tons of stuff this week in addition to the susans (Indian Summer and Irish Eyes) - 

Huge selection of lilies
Zinnia
Strawflower
Lavender
Marigolds
Statice
Celosia
Gomphrena
Ageratum
Snapdragons
Queen Anne's Lace
Amaranthus

We will be bringing along potting soil and peat pots for a another "Gardening for Kids" activity at the Chatham Mills Market - this week Patting Dukes will be demonstrating "Gardening Projects to do with Dad." The Chatham Mills Market in Pittsboro runs from 8-12 Saturday and we will also be at the Curb Market in Greensboro from 6 -12.

Have a great weekend!


Robert