Just wanted to let you all know that the first Chatham Mills Farmers' Market in Pittsboro will be this Saturday, the 14th, from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Sadly, no flowers yet, but we will have a wide variety of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, herbs and - new this year- pepper plants and petunia hanging baskets.

We should have flowers in a few weeks - bizarre spring weather and late frost have pretty much thrown any kind of scheduling to the wind.

Feel free to contact us regarding specific variety information on vegetable plants or if you need any in quantity. All of our products are also available Monday - Saturday at our retail location in Liberty (201 S. Greensboro St.).

Call the store anytime for directions or more information 336-622-4556 or toll free 1-800-223-6360. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Robert

Chatham Mills Farmers' Market

480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro

Saturday

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

April 14 - November 19

It's hard to believe it's that time already, but we are seeding our heirloom tomato plants this week. Due to staffing needs at our retail store, we won't be selling at the Piedmont Triad Farmers' Market this year- and won't be seeding the same large quantity of plants. If you are interested in more than 6 or so of a favorite variety, please let us know and we will be happy to sow extra for you.

Varieties include Eva Purple Ball, German Johnson, Cherokee Purple, Rutgers, Brandywine, Roma, Amish Paste, Matt's Wild Cherry, Black/Red Cherry, Amy's Sugar Gem, Hugh's, Mortgage Lifter and more. We will still be set up at Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market on Saturday beginning April 14and will also have our plants available at Garrett’s Flower Shop in Liberty.

See You Soon!

Robert

Hi Folks-

Just wanted to let everyone know that our new retail store, Garrett's Flower Shop, will have an open house/ grand re-opening next Saturday the 28th from 10 -3. While we won't have any local flowers this time of year, we have made every effort to make it worth a trip out to Liberty. The shop has been completely expanded and remodeled and will feature a new display cooler to showcase local flowers (in season) and holiday arrangements.

We have brought in pieces from local potters, locally produced soy candles and Debbie Roos' famous greeting cards. Jim will have a preview of what we will have for Valentine's Day, and rumor has it there might be a free rose for the ladies. 

Some of the Saturday only specials:

• Free local (Liberty) delivery on Valentine's Day pre- orders
• 15% off in- store pickup Valentine's pre-orders
• 20% off greeting cards
• 20% off plush
• 15% off live plants
• 10% of silks and candles

Also refreshments and door prizes - but no live music unless someone on this list volunteers:) It has been an exciting but exhausting month bringing this to life, so we are looking forward to seeing our friends and relaxing a little bit this weekend. Directions here, and feel free to call the shop anytime at 336-622-4556 or the house at 336-622-9551 if you have any questions. See you on the 28th!

Robert

Garrett's Flower Shop (new website!)

201 S. Greensboro St.

Liberty, NC 27298

A quick note from the farm to let you know what we have going on as the market season draws to a close. Our final regular market will be this Saturday from 8AM - 12PM at the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market in Pittsboro, and there will be a special Thanksgiving market at the same location on Wednesday, November 23rd from 12PM - 3PM. We will be on hand at both markets with cut mums in several bright fall colors, sunflowers, marigolds, lilies and more - we will have arrangements ready to grab and go.

Keep in mind that our local farmers, bakers and artists will be able to provide much of what you need for your holiday celebration - vegetables, meats, baked goods and hostess gifts.

Finally, some really exciting news - a brick and mortar retail storefront in 2012! We will assume ownership of Garrett's Florist in Liberty on January 1st. We will continue to operate the store (re-named Garrett's Flower Shop) as a full service florist and will feature local flowers by the stem, bunch and in our arranged work as well. We also plan to carry a limited gift selection and are in the process of sourcing most of these products locally.

We have penciled in January 28th as a grand opening date, and will send out another newsletter when plans firm up. We would be honored to have you - our loyal customer - as a guest.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Robert and Jim

P.S. We will still be at the Chatham Mills Market in 2012 :) 

• We are taking long- awaited, much anticipated vacation next week (Oregon! Highs in the 70's!) We will be selling at the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market tomorrow and will return on Saturday, September 3.

• Due to time constraints, we will not be set up at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market again until later this Fall - we will keep you posted.

We look forward to seeing you at the Chatham Mills market this weekend, and just mention this email for 20% off a large bouquet!


Robert 

• sunflowers
• zinnia
• liatris
• marigolds
• celosia, crested and plumed
• lilies
• sweet william
• queen anne's lace, ageratum, salvia, amaranthus and much more 

• Snapdragons still going strong in all colors
• Saponaria in its full, dramatic glory - pink and white - only available for a couple of weeks each spring
• Campanula (Bellflower) in white, pink and lavender
• Bachelor Buttons
• A few lilies, including our favorite Blackout

We will again be at the Chatham Mills Farmers' Market at Chatham Marketplace on Saturday from 8 -12; live banjo music provided by Justin Stiles from 10:30 - 12 on 5/21. In the Triad we can be found at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market on Yanceyville on Saturday from 6 - 12.

Don't forget that we are always available for special order baskets and arrangements, and we do deliver - give Jim a call at 336-451-1983.

See you soon!

Fall planted snapdragons - tall, beautiful and available in an array of bright colors; these work well in bouquets and baskets

Dianthus (Sweet William) - we have every imaginable color and will be featuring these in many of our baskets

Saponaria - similar to baby’s breath; a light pink, airy filler that almost defines Mother’s Day

Agrostemma (corn cockles)

Bachelor Buttons 

Iris
 

Fingers crossed for campanula, larkspur and maybe a few lilies... 

You can find us at the Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market in Pittsboro on Saturday from 8- 12 with pre-made bouquets and baskets. Jim will be on hand for custom work; loyal customer and friend Sharon Donovan has bravely volunteered to assist. 

I will be at the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market Saturday from 6 - 12 with pre-made bouquets and baskets. We will be glad to take pre-orders to be picked up at either location -  now would be a good time to give Jim a call at 336-451-1983 for special orders.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
 

Robert

Carol's Good Earth Farm