All good summers come to an end...

This summer has been great for Benedict's Garden!! All the rain couldn't keep the customers away at the Sugarcreek Farmer's Market each week.  Flower sales were phenomenal, graham crackers sold out every week, and granola bars were a new hit!  Thank you to each and every person who supported us.

This week (Aug 7) will be my last market of the season.  I head back into the classroom next week, and I'm so excited for the change of pace!

We'll be back next summer, and we're in talks with a local business to sell our granola bars year-round!! I will definitely keep the blog up to date on that front, so be looking!

Summer 2015

Flowers are in full bloom around Benedict's Garden, so I wanted to share some pictures! The markets have been going well even in the rain, thanks to you, my customers! Remember to fill out the request form if you are looking for a certain type of granola bars.

Without further ado:

One of many butterflies that enjoys the flowers

My pink hydrangea - my favorite flower

The glads are stunning!  They brighten up this rainy summer.

Love the dark centers on the cosmos

The zinnia rows

A purple zinnia

A gorgeous red zinnia

Red on the outside, pale yellow inside - these calendula outdid themselves this year!

 

 

 

 

Looking forward to the 2015 season

Work is well under way for the 2015 season.  Some flower seeds were planted in the fall, others will be started indoors, under a hotbox, or sown once the frosts are over.  I plan to focus on sunflowers this year, along with zinnias, greenery, and the lovely cosmos.

Along with my very popular graham crackers (which I have been improving all winter), I have decided to expand into granola bars.  I have stopped buying bars from the store, which means for the past year I've perfected many favors of healthy, all natural fruit and nut bars.  Free of refined sugars, my bars are held together with a blend of dates and raisins.  Rolled oats add texture and fiber, nuts add protein and a delightful crunch, and the flavors are outstanding.  Just a few examples to get you salivating:  PB&J Picnic, Peanut Butter Crunch, Lemon Cookie Dough, and of course a few varieties involving dark chocolate.
My bars will be priced similarly to grocery store 'health' bars, but will be larger, and of course freshly made just for you with care!

I'm looking forward to seeing you at Sugarcreek Township's Farmer's Market starting at the end of May!

Thank you for a great season!

Thank you to everyone who helped make my first season a success.  You will no longer see me at the Farmer's Market, as school has started and I can be found teaching. 

If you would like to make a special order of graham crackers or lip balm, send me an email at benedictsgarden(at)gmail.com and we can work something out!

I will see you next summer!

Beginning of July - photos!

As the summer storms continue, I have been so happy with my flowers.  Last week the sunflowers were a big hit!  Unfortunately, my succession planting did NOT actually help me spread out the blooms, as four weeks of succession planting all managed to bloom in one week.  So, sunflowers are out until my baby plants grow up, which may be another month!

This Friday at the market, I will have zinnias, centaurea, celosia, and calendula.  I will continue to sell graham crackers, as I have had great reviews and I think they are a great product.  My lip balm has been selling well too, so that will continue!

Now for a few photos from last week:

July 4th

The Sugarcreek Farmer's Market is still happening this Friday!  I will be there with sunflowers!

I planted my sunflowers in succession, a few plants every 2 weeks in the spring.  Well, that didn't work out for me, as most of the plants are blooming this week!  So, stop by for beautiful sunflowers!  No nasty chemicals, grown locally using sustainable practices.  I will also have bouquets featuring zinnias, calendula, and bachelor buttons.

Graham crackers will be back this week - you know they sound awesome for the holiday weekend.  Pick up a package...or a few packages!

See you Friday!

June 27

I will be at the Sugarcreek Farmer's Market tomorrow, Friday June 27.  I will not have many bouquets, due to a slow start this summer, but I am very excited to announce that I will also have lip balm, granola, and graham crackers for sale!

My lip balm is made from 100% natural ingredients, no petroleum!  Coconut oil, beeswax, and beet root powder form the base for this light pink lip balm.  Vitamin E is added for its nourishing properties, and rose essential oil for a light, delightful fragrance.  Only the best for your lips!

My granola comes in three varieties: Early Bird Classic, Cinn-Almond, and Peanut Butter Chocolate. My husband claims all three are his favorite!  Try one for breakfast, and enjoy the good feeling that comes from eating real, healthy food.

My graham crackers are perfect for s'mores!  Made from easy-to-pronounce ingredients like whole wheat and real butter, these graham crackers are softer than the store version and have so much more flavor!  Surprise the host at the next bonfire with a bag of these beauties!

See you tomorrow, at the new location, closer to Fazoli's.  Look for the tents!