A Successful First Market
Last week we held our first Pop Up Market at Limestone Coast Pantry in Mount Gambier and we are delighted to report it went very well. We met a lot of new people, many of which will become long term friends and customers, had a delicious lunch from the cafe and sales were above what we expected they might be for a first market. The general feeling of the day was very positive and we enjoyed having somewhere inside to set up our market stall, there are a lot of advantages to being inside out of the weather when selling fresh vegetables.
So moving forward we will be running with this model. Every 2 weeks we will hold a stall at the Limestone Coast Pantry Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and the following Friday will be our home delivery service in Mount Gambier. So one week is Market Week, the following week is Home Delivery Week. Home deliveries will be available this Friday. Orders can be placed through our webstore from now until 5:00 am on Friday morning and we be delivered, by us, to your door in an insulated shopping bag. The bags can be returned on your next order. See below for available produce.
Our produce is now featured on the menu at the Nelson Hotel and is always stocked and available at Food For Thought in Mount Gambier. Customers are welcome to come and visit the farm to take a look and purchase vegetables 7 days a week between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.
This Week’s Available Produce
Carrots 1kg $10
Beetroots 1kg $10Butterhead Lettuce $10 (1-2 Weeks)
Spinach 250g $10
Rainbow Chard $10
Coriander $5
Parsley $5Sugar Snap Peas 600g $10 (1-2 Weeks)
Bok Choi $10
Celery $10
Coming Soon
Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Capsicum
Cucumber
Zucchini
Green Beans
Basil
Thai Basil
Notes From The Garden
At Rainbow OMG we recognise the centuries long tradition of Moon Planting. In short the different phases of the Moon correspond to growth in in different parts of plants with about 7 days for each phase. The order is Leaf, Fruit/Flower, Root and Stop. We find this cycle an excellent tool for planning and scheduling of all the regular tasks needed for a functional farm.
This week was a Fruit and Flower week so we have transplanted our first beds of Tomatoes and Cucumbers as well as direct seeding Green Beans and of course more Flowers!
Product Focus – Spinach
250g of Organic Spinach
Spinach is one of our most popular crops and needs no introduction. Our Spinach leaves are quite large and will keep fresh for weeks (not days) in your fridge, it is delicious eaten raw or cooked and is packed with the following nutritional and health benefits:
- Vitamin’s K, A, C and B6
- Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Sodium and Selenium
- Folate, Riboflavin and Thiamine and Niacin
- Boosts Immunity
- Stabilises Blood Sugar
- Maintains Healthy Vision
- Supports Bone Health
- Keeps Skin Glowing
- Aids in Detoxification
- Preserves Brain Health
- High in Magnesium
Here are some ideas to get more Spinach into your diet:
- Buy more or grow more of it 🙂
Spinach grows and tastes best in cooler weather and as such is a seasonal vegetable in our Market Garden. Order you Spinach today.
Instagram Reel of the Week
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Our Home is For Sale
Step into a Self Sufficient Oasis
We are selling our home in Rainbow. Please share this listing with anyone you think might be interested in escaping the rat race for a great life in a small town.
Our Land is for Sale
Large Vacant Land on 2 Titles
We have shut down the Rainbow farm site and are selling the land. Set on a quiet side street and withing walking distance of the School, IGA, Post Ofiice, Bakery and other retail outlets this vacant land is the perfect site to develop your new home or rental properties.
We look forward to serving you,
Evan and Jill Young
