5/26 Shares: Strawberries! Weekly Pickups, and Upcoming Playshops!
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Edible Alchemy
May 21, 2012, 5:07:02 PM5/21/12
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Greetings and Zerberts!
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very excited to announce that STRAWBERRIES are IN! The time is now. If we can afford it we'd like to get strawberries into both the Fruit shares and the Produce shares. We are going to work hard to make this week's produce shares 100% local-- no guarantees, but we are very close now. Fruit will definitely be part local and part national.
With the Midwest farmer's season finally kicking into full gear, we are finally getting harvest reports worth talking about. We were fooled by the brief warm spell in March and were able to offer a surprising increase in early spring local harvesting, but subsequent frosts put everyone's crops behind schedule. Be aware that fruit trees this year took a hard hit, beginning to flower early with the heat and then getting damaged by the freezing temperatures in Michigan and Illinois. We are going to work closely with our farms to ensure the highest quality and largest amounts of local fruit can be available for our shares.
As the veggies come in, we are going to fully transition to WEEKLY pickups-- maintaining our zero-obligation, pay-as-you-go structure for your freedom and ease. We are also in the process of developing custom subscription services for those seeking more simplicity. Be on the lookout for a slight increase in announcements as we wrangle this into gear, and especially please give us your feedback about your wants and needs for local foods. Email us directly at edible...@gmail.com with any feedback. If you haven't already done so, please fill out our member survey here: http://tinyurl.com/eamembersurvey
And Enjoy!
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Playshops:
Here's our schedule for upcoming classes and workshops. All classes held at ECO Loft & Garden unless otherwise noted. Find more information on each playshop online at http://ediblealchemyfoods.com/playshops/
Organic Gardening 101:
Pickup Locations
Here's a quick reference guide to your pickup location options. Address is listed in your order confirmation email.
-ECO (12:30-5pm) in Pilsen at 21st and Damen. Accessible by the Damen Pink Line and the 18th, Cermak, Damen, and Western buses.
-the Cathouse (2-5pm) in Logan Square on N Kedzie Blvd near Fullerton. Accessible by the California Blue line, 74 Fullerton, 56 Milkwaukee, and 82 Kimball/Homan bus lines.
-YogaNow Gold Coast (2-4pm) at Chicago and Lasalle. Check them out at www.yoganowchicago.com. Accessible by Chicago Brown and Red lines, and the Chicago, Clark, and almost any downtown bus lines.
-Open Produce (3-9pm) in Hyde Park on 55th off Hyde Park Blvd. Check them out at www.openproduce.org. Accessible by the Garfield, Jackson Park Express, Stony Island Local bus lines, or with a transfer from the Green and Red lines.
-the Menagerie (2pm-5pm) in Lakeview near Belmont & Racine. Accessible by Belmont Red and Brown lines, 77 Belmont, 11 Lincoln, and 9 Ashland bus lines.
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BULK:
Check out our webstore or visit us at Eco to view our complete bulk offerings. Something you're looking for? Contact us with bulk requests at edible...@gmail.com
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Once again, deadline is Wednesday 5/23 overnight to order shares and perishable items. Volunteer with us at Eco on Saturday from 10-5:30pm, especially for break out of the shares from 10-12. See you Saturday!
Hooray for STRAWBERRIES!
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very excited to announce that STRAWBERRIES are IN! The time is now. If we can afford it we'd like to get strawberries into both the Fruit shares and the Produce shares. We are going to work hard to make this week's produce shares 100% local-- no guarantees, but we are very close now. Fruit will definitely be part local and part national.
With the Midwest farmer's season finally kicking into full gear, we are finally getting harvest reports worth talking about. We were fooled by the brief warm spell in March and were able to offer a surprising increase in early spring local harvesting, but subsequent frosts put everyone's crops behind schedule. Be aware that fruit trees this year took a hard hit, beginning to flower early with the heat and then getting damaged by the freezing temperatures in Michigan and Illinois. We are going to work closely with our farms to ensure the highest quality and largest amounts of local fruit can be available for our shares.
As the veggies come in, we are going to fully transition to WEEKLY pickups-- maintaining our zero-obligation, pay-as-you-go structure for your freedom and ease. We are also in the process of developing custom subscription services for those seeking more simplicity. Be on the lookout for a slight increase in announcements as we wrangle this into gear, and especially please give us your feedback about your wants and needs for local foods. Email us directly at edible...@gmail.com with any feedback. If you haven't already done so, please fill out our member survey here: http://tinyurl.com/eamembersurvey
And Enjoy!
_____________________________
Playshops:
Here's our schedule for upcoming classes and workshops. All classes held at ECO Loft & Garden unless otherwise noted. Find more information on each playshop online at http://ediblealchemyfoods.com/playshops/
Organic Gardening 101:
Sunday May 27th 11am
Food As Medicine:
Food As Medicine:
May 29, 2012 7-8:30pm
June 24, 2012 7-8:30pm
July 7, 2012, 1-3:30pm (YogaNow Chicago)
Jam Session: Spring Strawberry
Jam Session: Spring Strawberry
Saturday June 2, 2012
Organic Body Care:
Organic Body Care:
Thursday June 14th, 6:30pm
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Organic Gardening 101: THIS SUNDAY 5/27!
Organic gardening, sometimes referred to as sustainable gardening, is a method of working with plants and the ecosystem in your garden, apartment, or house to nurture plants to maturity. Conventional agriculture uses many harmful chemicals to grow food, and focuses on growing the plant rather than nurturing the ecosystem the plant is a part of. As a result, the soil, insects, plants are less than healthy- which is transferred to humans when we eat produce grown in such ways.
We’ll talk about various ways to cut out harmful chemicals in your gardening practices by using: integrated pest management, maintaining healthy soil, using compost, companion planting, and making homemade food based sprays. Organically homegrown food has a higher micronutrient profile, and is healthier for you because it is fresher. By growing your own food, you create a connection with your source of nourishment from the ground up.
http://ediblealchemyfoods.com/order/#ecwid:category=369724&mode=product&product=11079633
Organic gardening, sometimes referred to as sustainable gardening, is a method of working with plants and the ecosystem in your garden, apartment, or house to nurture plants to maturity. Conventional agriculture uses many harmful chemicals to grow food, and focuses on growing the plant rather than nurturing the ecosystem the plant is a part of. As a result, the soil, insects, plants are less than healthy- which is transferred to humans when we eat produce grown in such ways.
We’ll talk about various ways to cut out harmful chemicals in your gardening practices by using: integrated pest management, maintaining healthy soil, using compost, companion planting, and making homemade food based sprays. Organically homegrown food has a higher micronutrient profile, and is healthier for you because it is fresher. By growing your own food, you create a connection with your source of nourishment from the ground up.
http://ediblealchemyfoods.com/order/#ecwid:category=369724&mode=product&product=11079633
Location: Eco Rooftop Garden
Time: Sunday 5/27/12 1-2:30pm
Instructor: Andrea Mattson-McGaffey
Cost: $20
_____________________________ Pickup Locations
Here's a quick reference guide to your pickup location options. Address is listed in your order confirmation email.
-ECO (12:30-5pm) in Pilsen at 21st and Damen. Accessible by the Damen Pink Line and the 18th, Cermak, Damen, and Western buses.
-the Cathouse (2-5pm) in Logan Square on N Kedzie Blvd near Fullerton. Accessible by the California Blue line, 74 Fullerton, 56 Milkwaukee, and 82 Kimball/Homan bus lines.
-YogaNow Gold Coast (2-4pm) at Chicago and Lasalle. Check them out at www.yoganowchicago.com. Accessible by Chicago Brown and Red lines, and the Chicago, Clark, and almost any downtown bus lines.
-Open Produce (3-9pm) in Hyde Park on 55th off Hyde Park Blvd. Check them out at www.openproduce.org. Accessible by the Garfield, Jackson Park Express, Stony Island Local bus lines, or with a transfer from the Green and Red lines.
-the Menagerie (2pm-5pm) in Lakeview near Belmont & Racine. Accessible by Belmont Red and Brown lines, 77 Belmont, 11 Lincoln, and 9 Ashland bus lines.
_____________________________
BULK:
Check out our webstore or visit us at Eco to view our complete bulk offerings. Something you're looking for? Contact us with bulk requests at edible...@gmail.com
_____________________________
Once again, deadline is Wednesday 5/23 overnight to order shares and perishable items. Volunteer with us at Eco on Saturday from 10-5:30pm, especially for break out of the shares from 10-12. See you Saturday!
Hooray for STRAWBERRIES!
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