“The supermarket represents the season of the world. The farmers market is the season of your world.”
–Deborah Madison, author and chef

Monday, July 30, 2012


Celebrate National Farmers Market week at the Urban Garden Market's annual corn roast. August 11 from 9a-1p we will be giving out roasted corn, and, of course, selling lots of yummy melons, tomatoes, beans, cookies, pastries, and more! Stop in and celebrate with us!

Phil Sutton of Purdue Extension offers advice at the Market

Experts offer advice on reviving garden after drought

What a day!

We had a great time last Saturday with wonderful weather and aour good friends from Purdue Extension, Phil and Edie Sutton.
See the news clip from Fox 28 HERE

Plans are underway for the LaSalle Branch Library End of Summer Blast August 4th and our Corn Roast on August 11th.

Hope to see you soon at the Market!



Wednesday, July 25, 2012


Purdue Extension Educators Phil and Edie Sutton will be at the Urban Garden Market on Saturday, July 28th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Phil's expertise is in home horticulture and will answer any questions you have about what to do with your lawn, shrubs, trees and garden during this very hot, very dry summer. He encourages people to bring samples of problem plants for his evaluation.

Edie will serve samples of food made from recipes using fresh produce that is now available at the market. She will also answer questions on nutrition and different ways to prepare various fruits and vegetables.