Seed Savers Exchange
April 10, 2010
Maintaining more than 25,000 endangered vegetable varieties, the Seed Savers Exchange is the largest non-governmental seed bank in the United States, most of their collection having been brought to North America by members’ ancestors who immigrated from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other parts of the world.
This tremendous resource, located on an 890 acre farm in Decorah, Iowa is now celebrating their 35th anniversary. Check out their site for lots of great info including information on seed saving, ordering from their collection & becoming a member. According to the Seed Rack Section you can buy seeds retail right here in the Wood River Valley at Webb Landscape in Bellevue (788-2066).
Idaho Seasonal Produce Calendar
June 21, 2009
Here is a seasonal produce calendar provided by IdahoPreferred.com. It is a great general reference guide for what may be currently available. Since many growers at the Wood River markets have higher altitude farms their growing seasons & area specific items may vary some from this calendar.
Speaking with the vendors at the market will provide you with the best information on what will be available and can help them know if their customers are looking for something specific.
Click here to open calendar as PDF file.
Seasonal Produce
May 19, 2009
Imagine eating sweet fresh strawberries only for a couple of months of the year – there is a special enjoyment in eating food as it comes into season, and waiting and fully appreciating when it comes around next year!
Of course, you can have too much waiting, so many of our farmers have season extenders (greenhouses, hoophouses, special fabrics in the field) that allow us to enjoy summer’s bounty earlier in the spring and later in the fall.
We’ll update this page throughout the season to reflect what’s coming on strong at the market.
As always, chicken, beef, lamb, eggs, jams, honey, baked goods and more are available all summer.
