tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55688781328347264742011-09-23T13:28:28.213-04:00Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-41198662310647415542011-09-23T13:28:00.000-04:002011-09-23T13:28:29.081-04:00

The Annual Farmer's Market Pumpkin Pie Bake-off is rapidly approaching. Again this year the proceeds will go to "The I'm Special" breast cancer support group.The contest will be held Oct. 1 at the Westside Farmer's Market at the Lima Mall. We will be kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness month with the Mall.For more info, contact us through facebook or at the farm. Lets have a great turn out!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-20408183664678541142011-07-20T19:49:00.000-04:002011-07-20T19:49:45.437-04:00

 With it being so warm lately, I've been doing everything I can to avoid using the stove and oven and producing more heat in the house.  So tonight we tried grilled green beans.  My other half kept raving over them, so I'll take that to mean they were a success. Approx. 1 lb of green beans, rinsed and ends trim.  Place in a large zip lock bag for easy marinating. Add to the bag: 2 tbsp olive

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Caprese Salad is a very easy to make salad that is still full of flavor. It's perfect for those hot summer evenings when you don't want to heat up the whole house with the stove or oven.  It's also as easy to make for one person or the whole family - just figure one tomato per person as a side or an appetizer . Cut tomatoes into slices or wedges. Cut fresh mozzarella into manageable size

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Another great salad that you can make with Ber-Gust Farms produce. The green beans can be blanched a day or two in advanced, but don't add the dressing until you are ready to serve the salad as the fennel will discolor. Dressing:  3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar  2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  2 tablespoon olive oil Salad: 1 pound green beans, trimmed 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, quartered

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This salad is a great way to use some of the zucchini, summer squash, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes that are in season this time of year. It can be made a head of time for your next picnic or family bbq. Dressing: 3 Tbs. lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.) 1/3 cup olive oil Salad: 2 medium zucchini, sliced thin  (about 4 cups) 1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced thin

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-25606677378128580692011-07-06T10:20:00.000-04:002011-07-06T10:20:25.741-04:00

Hope every one had a safe 4th of July weekend! We now have locally grown tomatoes. Stop by the St. Rita's location today (Wednesday) or visit us at either of the Saturday morning markets - west side at the Lima Mall or the East side at TSC across from the fairgrounds to get some to enjoy.

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Tomorrow, Saturday June 18th, will be the first day for the CSA boxes.  Boxes may include garlic scapes, strawberries, green onions, peas, lettuce and maybe a surprise or two. This year there is again two Saturday morning markets on the west side at the Lima mall and on the east side at TSC across from the fair grounds.  Saturday market hours are 9am until noon. Also this year there will be a

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The Lima Area farmers markets will be starting soon. Westside Farmer's Market at the Lima Mall will open Sat June 4 at 9 am. All kinds of goodies will be there. The Eastside Farmer's Market at TSC store onHarding highway will open Sat June 18 at 9 am. There will also be a market on Wednesdays at the St. Ritas campus. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the markets soon. Due to the

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There's leaves on the trees, there's yard work to be done....and another sign of spring and summer in Ohio is approaching - The first day of the Lima Area Farmer's Market.The market will have a new location this year on the East side of Lima. The market runs June-October.East side Farmer's Market at the Tractor Supply Store.St Rt 309 across from the Allen Co FairgroundsSaturday morning 8:30 to

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The 2010 season is approaching! Are you ready for all-natural fruits and vegetables, including green beans, cabbage, egg plant, sweet corn, garlic, peppers, squash, onions, cucumbers and melons. In 2009 Ber-Gust offered over 40 different fruits and veggies. Special treats included such as cut flowers and jams and jellies. Our shares will give you enough to feed a family of 4 and still have some

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The temperature may be dropping outside, but there's still plenty to be had at the Lima Farmer's Market! Below is listed what Bergust plans on having at the booth this week:PumpkinGolden Delicious applesJonathon applesHot peppersSweet potatoesCabbagePotatoes (possible)OnionsGourdsSpaghetti squashAcorn squashButternut squashTomatoesBeets Fresh-pressed cider

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Just because it's fall doesn't mean that the market's done yet! There's plenty of delicious produce still waiting for you...Decorative gourdsPie pumpkinsHabanero peppersJalapeno peppersHot Ancho peppersHungarian peppersButternut squashAcorn squashSpaghetti squashCandy onionsWatermelonsRed beetsGolden Delicious applesMacintosh applesCabbageColored sweet bell peppersSummer squashCucumbersRoma

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Are you thinking about canning or freezing tomatoes this year? Ber-Gust has large quantities available of Roma Tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a variety of tomato known for their durability in sauces and canning.Don't forget - The Second Annual Pumpkin Pie Contest will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at the Farmers' Market in downtown Lima! Applications can be picked up at the Farmers'

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-16193211284591127122009-09-10T08:09:00.001-04:002009-09-10T08:09:56.027-04:00

Pie pumpkinsJack o' lanternsHabanero peppersJalapeno peppersHot Ancho peppersHungarian peppersButternut squashAcorn squashSpaghetti squashCandy onionsWatermelonsRed beetsCortland applesMacintosh applesCabbageColored sweet bell peppersSummer squashCucumbersThe Second Annual Pumpkin Pie Contest will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at the Farmers' Market in downtown Lima! Applications can

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-56785108419770751112009-09-03T15:22:00.002-04:002009-09-03T15:24:58.583-04:00

Habanero peppersJalapeno peppersHot Ancho peppersHungarian peppersButternut squashAcorn squashSpaghetti squashCandy onionsWatermelonsRed beetsCortland applesMacintosh applesCabbageColored sweet bell peppersSummer squashZucchiniCucumbersTomatoesThinking about canning or freezing for during the winter. Ber-gust can help. We can provide larger quantities of most items. If you never tried

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-3257712583093462852009-08-27T07:19:00.001-04:002009-08-27T07:21:04.055-04:00

EggplantChile peppersRed bell peppersPurple bell peppersWatermelons - some of them are 20 pounds!CantaloupesSpaghetti SquashAcorn SquashYellow SquashZucchiniGarlicPaula Red ApplesGreen BeansTomatoesCandy OnionsCucumbersJalapenosSweet CornLeeksCanal Junction Artisan Cheese (bleu cheese, Italian Herb, Pepper Jack, Cheddar)

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-73856313508068673892009-08-19T20:21:00.000-04:002009-08-19T20:22:14.348-04:00

Watermelons - some of them are 20 pounds!CantaloupesSpaghetti SquashAcorn SquashYellow SquashZucchiniGarlicPaula Red ApplesGreen BeansTomatoesCandy OnionsCucumbersJalapenosGreen PepperEggplantSweet CornLeeksCanal Junction Artisan Cheese (bleu cheese, Italian Herb, Pepper Jack, Cheddar)Stop by the booth on Saturday for our County Fair Parade Special--melon prices reduced! Watermelons will be $4

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-45550435449486741472009-08-13T05:42:00.001-04:002009-08-13T05:45:42.756-04:00

Stop by the Ber-Gust booth this Thursday or Saturday for your weekly dose of farm fresh produce!Spaghetti squashWatermelonOrange seedless watermelonGreen bell peppersCandy onionsTomatoesGreen beansYellow squashJalapenosCucumbersZucchiniSweet banana peppersRedskin potatoesCanal Junction Artisan CheeseCantaloupeSweet corn (on Saturday)Also, let's get a big hello to the newest resident on the farm!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-69497994022785654632009-08-06T08:36:00.002-04:002009-08-06T08:37:39.482-04:00

It's Square Fair Time in Lima! The Market will run extra hours for the fair guests to have a chance to pick up some fresh produce and baked goods while enjoying some live entertainment. We'll be located on Main Street between North and High. Here's a list of some of what you can expect to find at the Ber-Gust booth!WatermelonCornCauliflowerCabbageTomatoesGreen PeppersCandy

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-67632694958454530972009-07-29T17:39:00.000-04:002009-07-29T17:40:01.824-04:00

Watermelon's here!! Stop by and get yours at the Thursday afternoon or Saturday morning Farmer's Market in downtown Lima!WatermelonCornCauliflowerCabbageTomatoesYellow TomatoesGreen TomatoesCandy onionsCucumbersZucchiniSquashPickling cucumbersRedskin potatoesGreen beansCantaloupeHoney stixJalapenosRoma tomatoes (a few)GarlicCanal Junction artisan cheese

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-46982249657652270272009-07-22T17:53:00.002-04:002009-07-22T17:56:04.462-04:00

It's officially sweet corn season!In addition to sweet corn, Ber-Gust will have the following at the Thursday and Saturday farmer's markets in Lima, Ohio: CantaloupeGreen peppers Jalapeno peppers Red potatoes Tomatoes Summer squash Zucchini Cucumbers Green beans New flavors of honey stix—watermelon, blackberry, orange, sour apple, sour strawberry Garlic Candy onions Cheese (from Canal

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-18462782101348915432009-07-08T11:47:00.000-04:002009-07-08T11:48:09.628-04:00

Lots of great fresh produce to be had! The cantaloupes are especially sweet this year. CantaloupeTomatoesGreen peppersJalapenosCauliflower (hopefully)Yellow tomatoesGreen tomatoes (possible)OnionsGreen OnionsGarlicYellow squashZucchiniCucumbersGreen beansAlso, at the Saturday market, stop by and Meet the Lima Warriors Football Team!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-10417612323779381402009-07-02T15:25:00.001-04:002009-07-02T15:27:07.367-04:00

Hope every one has a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Here's what Ber-Gust will have at this week's markets!Cantaloupe Tomatoes Green Beans Potatoes Red Tomatoes Yellow Tomatoes Cucumbers Zucchini Yellow Squash Cheese Green Pepper Pickle Cucumbers Candy onions

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-84188236183023307412009-06-24T20:07:00.003-04:002009-06-24T20:18:38.165-04:00

Another week's gone by and the amount of in season produce is growing! Here's what Ber-Gust Farms hopes to have at the Farmer's Market booth this week:TomatoesCucumbersGreen peppersJalapenos (possibly)LettuceOnionsZucchiniSummer SquashRed PotatoesStrawberries (possibly)Cherries (possibly)And as always, you can get Canal Junction Cheeses and Rada Cutlery at the booth.Also, at the Saturday market

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-21276673680648113892009-06-23T13:32:00.000-04:002009-06-23T13:33:51.860-04:00

I just voted to help the Lima Farmers Market win $5,000 in the "Love Your Farmers Market" online contest, sponsored by Care2.com and LocalHarvest.org. Every vote helps promote local food, family farms and sustainable agriculture. Please help the Lima Farmers Market win by voting today. Thanks!http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/4701/?refer=5661.02.1245778049.698151

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Wondering what will be at the Ber-gust booth at this week's markets?TomatoesYellow squashZucchini (probably)Cucumbers (picklers)last of the garlic scapesGreen onionsSoap nuts (hulls of dried fruit of the Chinese soapberry tree)Honey sticksRed beetsHanging flower basketsRed potatoesLettuce greensHope to see you there!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-89744694747561677502009-06-15T09:31:00.003-04:002009-06-15T09:32:29.178-04:00

Do your family and friends beg you to make your famous berry pie? Now's your chance to let all of Lima know that yours is the best Berry Pie in town! The Lima Farmer's Market is featuring a Very Berry Pie Baking Contest on Saturday, June 20th.There is a $5 entry fee. Please bring two (2) pies. One for the judges to try and a second one to auction of to the crowd. Also, please bring a copy of your

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-457183869713493602009-06-14T07:51:00.006-04:002009-06-14T08:12:32.982-04:00

Thanks to every one that stopped by the booth at the Farmer's Market on Saturday!There were several little guests at the booth for visitors to meet- baby ducks and a Jacob Sheep.I've heard several people mistake the lamb for a baby goat - in fact, I did the same thing last year when Rick and Joanie brought one of the lambs to the market with them.The Jacob is an ancient breed, sometimes referred

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-50003097720322794002009-06-10T19:01:00.001-04:002009-06-10T19:06:42.757-04:00

Tomorrow's the first day for the all new Thursday Farmer's Market. The market will be from 3pm until 6 pm at 221 Main St in front of the AARP Tax building. So if you work downtown, why not stop by on your way home? There will be door prizes given away to several lucky attendees!The Saturday market will take place as usual from 9am until noon at the Lima town square. For the kids, there will

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If you had the chance to stop by the booth this morning at the Farmer's Market, you probably noticed the tub of garlic scapes. Garlic scapes are becoming more well-known, but the are still new to a lot of people. If left on the plant, they will eventually flower, pulling energy from the plant that could go into making a bigger garlic bulb. Growers often remove the scapes for this reason.The

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12229997679291651166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568878132834726474.post-60815734072725190622009-06-03T20:41:00.007-04:002009-06-03T20:55:47.390-04:00

This Saturday, June 6th, will be the first Lima, Ohio Farmer's Market of the season!Just because it's early in the growing season doesn't mean that there's not much to be had at the market. Joanie and Rick plan on having plenty at the Ber-Gust Farms booth.Here's some of what they'll be bringing this Saturday:Black raspberry jellyStrawberry jamMaple syrupGreen

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Ber-Gust Farms is now Twittering and is on Facebook!Click the badges on the right of this page to follow or become a fan!We'll try to issue updates through out the growing season to let you know what's being harvested that week and other farm related events that are taking place.

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Welcome to the Ber-Gust Farms blog! Here we hope to provide you with information on the current produce being harvested, seasonal recipes, farmer's market events, and other news from the farm.

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