Why Buy Organic Seeds?: The Beet, Weaver Street's E-Newsletter

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Why Buy Organic Seeds?
Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. High Mowing Organic Seeds Company believes they must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations. They also wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy people and communities. When you buy organic seeds, you know that you are buying a GMO-free seed (not genetically modified organisms). High Mowing Organic Seeds grow their seeds on certified organic farms and do not treat any of their seeds with the chemicals that are often used on conventional seeds.
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Bread Bakery Open House
Volunteers Needed
Animal Awareness Day

ArtsCenter Celtic Concerts
Celebrity Dairy Open House
2nd Friday Art Walk
Hillsborough Wild Herb Walk

Amphibians, Pesticides, and Cancer

Lunch at Panzanella!

Weekly Produce Specials
Weekly Meat Specials

Compost in the Garden
Bouquet of the Week




Why Buy Organic Seeds? continued
The other value you get when buying seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds Company, is that their seeds are specifically bred for characteristics that allow them to do well in organic growing conditions. These traits include disease resistance, high seedling vigor, high marketable yield, vigorous root and root hair growth, insect resistance, high nutritional content, and naturally beautiful appearance. In the last 50 years the majority of breeding work and development of new varieties has been done using conventional farming practices and varieties have been developed with conventional farming practices in mind. As more people use organic seed, the increased demand encourages more companies and universities to devote resources to research and development of organic varieties, and allows continued improvement of current organic varieties. When you buy organic seed, not only are you getting a "safe seed" and one that is grown in organic conditions like your own farm or garden, you are also supporting the future of organics. Pick up your organic seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds Company at either our Carrboro Store or our Southern Village Store.

Weekly Produce Specials


	New Crop Organic Red or Green Bartlett Pears	$1.59 lb	save 70¢ lb
	Organic Fuji Apples	3 lb. bags $3.99 each	super low price
	Organic Yellow Onions	3 lb. bags $3.33 each

Weekly Meat & Seafood Specials

	Allisons' Family Farms Boneless Chicken Breasts	$5.49 lb	All natural! Save $1.00 lb!
	All Natural Beef London Broil	$3.99 lb	save $1.50 lb
	Farm Raised Tilapia Fillets	$6.99 lb	save $2.00 lb
Read more about other Weaver Street Market Specials.


Compost in the Garden

Spring is right around the corner and it is time to prepare our beds and composted materials should be a part of your preparations. Compost can add valuable nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to your soil. However, it is not a replacement for fertilizer. Compost is more of a soil amendment or soil conditioner. If your home compost has been turned and is at least six months old, it may be ready to use in your garden. If your compost isn't ready, then you can buy local composted materials. The Orange County Landfill sells Class "A" compost for $25.00 per cubic yard. This composted material consists of local food waste collected in the County's commercial recycling program combined with other organics such as manure, wood chips, and agricultural waste. To use compost effectively in your garden beds, dig up the top 4-6 inches of the existing soil, removing any twigs, grasses, or weeds (these can be composted for future use). Mix in the mature compost with the soil and replace in the bed. Your plants and vegetables will now have a nutritious composted soil in which to grow. Your plants will thank you!

Bouquet of the week

Floral Department buyer, Kris Brannan, has sourced beautiful locally assembled bouquets at a great price - $6.99! The Floral Department has all your plant needs covered. Choose from sweet Garden Bouquets, Medium and Large Bouquets or delight someone with the elegant Asian Lilies from Sarah and Michael's. Pair your flower arrangement with one of the colorful vases in stock now.



Bread Bakery Open House

Sunday March 18, 6 pm - 8 pm It's time for Spring training! With cardio dough kneading! It's free! All materials provided. Snacks...open oven... dough for children to play with...stop by anytime! Workout begins at 6:30
Read about other Weaver Street Market events here.

Volunteers Needed

Are you are a WSM owner and would like to save an extra 15% on all your purchases? You can by volunteering this Spring and Summer to work the events on the lawn. It's only 3 hours a week and you'll hear great music while working. All interested owners please fill out a volunteer application at the customer service desk in Carrboro.

Animal Awareness Day

Weaver Street Market in Carrboro Sunday, March 11, 2:00-5:00 This year we will be hosting five Animal Adoption and Awareness Days. The first event will be on Sunday, March 11, from 2:00-5:00 These events are weather permitting and you can bring the animals that are available for adoption. If you would like for your organization to be involved please contact Kris Brannan at kris.b@weaverstreetmarket.coop. Looking for a dog or cat to love? Come to our Animal Awareness and Adoption day and visit with dogs and cats looking for that special home.



ArtsCenter Celtic Concert

It's a four year tradition now at the ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter keeps you in the mood for Irish after St. Patty's Day with two Celtic Concerts: March 25 - Solas and March 29 - Dervish at 8 pm You'll have an opportunity to soak up all the wonderful sounds of Ireland with these two fantastic Irish bands. Tickets are $24, and $22 for ArtsCenter friends.
Learn more about the ArtsCenter here.

Celebrity Dairy Open Barn

Saturday March 10 and Sunday March 11 12 pm - 5 pm Celebrity Dairy Open Barns are a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with kids - goat, human, inner, young, or old. Wander from barn to pasture, scratching goat ears and watching the little kids frolic. Buy some very fresh chevre to take home as a souvenir of a day well spent in the countryside.
Read more about Celebrity Dairy here.

2nd Friday Art Walk

Friday, March 9, 2007 6:00 - 9:00pm This is a perfect opportunity for those of you who enjoy art, entertainment and live music! This community gathering event will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening. Admission is free to everyone.
Learn more about 2nd Friday Art Walk here.

Hillsborough Wild Herb Walk

March 19 5:30 - 7:00 pm, rain or shine Meet outside Cup-A-Joe 120 W. King Street Hillsborough Join Herbalist and Wildcrafter, Will Endres on this informal walk to learn more about the incredible healing herbs and plants located right here in the hear of Hillsborough. Will Endres is a local Hillsborough resident who is recognized nationally as an expert and pioneer in the healing properties of herbs. He also has developed a line of herbal tinctures and dry herbs, many of which grow right here in Hillsborough. Bring your questions, but most importantly, your desire to learn. Cost $10.00. Children aged 10 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent. Will can be reached at 919.732.9785. No pre-registration required. Just show up.



Amphibians, Pesticides, and Cancer

The Pesticide Education Project (PESTed) and NC Central University invite you to: From Silent Spring to Silent Night A presentation by Dr. Tyrone Hayes about pesticides, the link between amphibian declines and cancer, and what you should know. Thursday, March 8, 2007, 7 PM Mary Townes Science Complex NC Central University, Durham, NC Free and open to the public. Dr. Hayes is a professor at U.C. Berkeley and a South Carolina native who unwittingly took on chemical manufacturer Syngenta to publish ground breaking research linking the herbicide atrazine, a common water contaminant, to hermaphrodism in male frogs. He will be speaking about his inspiring personal journey, and about the implications of his research for public health and the environment in our state. Don't miss Dr. Tyrone Hayes at NC Central University, March 8th at 7pm! Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to check in and get your seats. We will begin promptly at 7 PM.
Register here.
Learn more about PestEd here.


New Lunch Menu

We've freshened up our lunch menu with new salads, sides, and panini offerings! New! Weaver Street Market House Salad - Baby lettuces, Champagne Vinaigrette with "Carolina Half Moon" Cheese, and Pine Nuts Orange County Chopped Salad - Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Ceci, Bacon, Caponata, and Goat Cheese Portobello Panini- with Zucchini, Basil Aioli, and Provolone on Focaccia Italian PLT Panini - Pancetta, Romaine, Tomato, Garlic Parmesan Aioli, on Sourdough Bread Pulled Chicken Pesto Panini - Basil Aioli, Fresh Mozzarella, on Focaccia Hot Garlic Fries and Crisp Eggplant Fries! Need lunch on the run? Why not call ahead for Take Out Pizza! Hot and fresh, choose from: Pizza Margherita: Roasted Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Torn Basil with Prosciutto Panzanella Sausage: Carmelized Onion, Fontina, Oregano Peperonata: Sweet Sopressata, Peppers, Onions, Fontina Eggplant: Caponata, Celebrity Dairy Goat Cheese, Mint
Visit Panzanella's website to view all menus (lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch).
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