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Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Farrar Farms says Farrar Farm has several Special Order items available for your Mother’s Day dinner (such as whole beef tenderloin). Don’t disappoint mom!!!! Order now to ensure that it’s ready for the big day.
Any questions on special orders? Let us know!

Botanical Harmony Farm has plenty of duck eggs this week! Stock up for Easter baking or incredible soft or hard boiled eggs!

Linda from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse sends this cheery Springtime note:

Yes it’s really spring. I didn’t think I’d ever be able to say that, this year! In the greenhouse, the plants may be blooming a week or so earlier than they would if outside, in the wind and rain. But they sure are happy in the greenhouse! This week, many of them are continuing to bloom from previous weeks, such as Euphorbia, columbine, coreopsis, creeping phlox, Dianthus, charming taller woodland phlox, dwarf Solomon’s seal, vinca, and azaleas. I’ve also noticed a few new blooms, including some of the dwarf carnations, foam flower, coral bells, pincushion flower, Spiderwort, and salvia.

The ferns, especially the low Japanese Painted and the taller Ostrich, would look really great in your woodland garden. The wandering Jew hanging baskets are lush and full, and the Rex begonias are ready (as soon as the weather stays consistent) to add color to your porch or patio.

The mints and oreganos are doing very well, and finally the thyme is filling out. Salad burnet is still thick and full, waiting to be a part of your next salad. We have a few Rosemary and Lavender plants as well, and a limited number of Stevia. Valerian, a very useful herb, can also add a tall white accent to your perennial border.

And a nice surprise: the Christmas cacti are back in bloom! They actually haven’t been resting for long, and I’ve been watering them right along. So I’m not sure what triggered the bloom cycle, but they’ll make great Mother’s Day gifts. (I will wrap for you.)

Don’t forget: it’s not reliably warm enough for tomato and pepper plants yet, in spite of what some of the big box stores try to tell you. In fact, I saw several dead ones in my local shop a couple days ago, and there will be more after this coming Monday’s cold night. And I’m going to throw out a forecast that we will get one more frost, right after the next round of vegetable plantings. My suggestion: wait till at least May 1, when the soil is nice and warm, allowing for good strong root growth, which is essential for healthy plants. Then get your tomato and pepper plants from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse. I will have several varieties of tomatoes and some California Wonder green bell peppers, available in about two to three weeks.

Check out all the excited listings on our incredible market!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

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Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Good Morning market family!

The market is now open for your orders and we have a special and a couple of new items!

BOGO or buy one get one FREE from Botanical Harmony Farm on duck eggs this week! That’s right!! Buy one dozen (dozens only) and you will receive a second one free, while they last! Our ducks are laying heavily right now and we want to share this abundance!

Frontier Family Farm has added more micro-green varieties such as turnip! Bite-size deliciousness!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

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Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News


Happy Easter and welcome Spring! I thought it would be funny to play a joke and say the market isn’t open (April Fools) but that would be too confusing. Hope you get some good, clean jokes in today. It’s all in FUN!

The market IS open for orders this week.

Frontier Family Farm has added many new microgreens to choose from! Grown in a soilless medium and delivered in its growing tray for you to cut as you would like! Broccoli, Alfalfa, Mixes and more!

Virgin Bay Seafood RETURNS! Yay!!

We have the FINEST selection of locally raised, meats from Wedge Oak Farm and Farrar Farm

Eggs from Flying S Farm, Botanical Harmony Farm and Wedge Oak Farm

Incredible breads and now a French onion soup from Double Star Bar Farm

Dreamy baked goods, jams and more from Flying S Farms

Organic and locally roasted coffees from Sanders Bros Coffee Roasters

Bedding and houseplants from Dogwood Valley Nursery

produce from Ferris Family Farm, Frontier Family Farm, Sweetpea Erdmann Farm and Homestead Manor Farm!

Marcy Jams has some select varieties on sale! Stock up!

Ferments that are unbeatable in quality, flavor and variety from Short Mountain Cultures

Pet milk, yogurt and cream from Altamont Mennonites

Non-gmo popping corn and a selection of popped corn for your snacking pleasure from Natures Wealth

The Krafty Kupboard will have only dry goods listed for this week as she enjoys time with family! We look forward to her return!

Of course, Quinn’s Mercantile with their unbeatable selection of nearly everything you could want for gifts, home décor and more! Stop in to see the new seasonal selections!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Time to order local products and foods!


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

This is Urban Sprouts last week with us so stock up on your favorites! We have enjoyed and appreciated having them with us!

Sanders Bros. Coffee will be off this week but returns next week!

Frontier Family Farm has added some microgreens which are grown in trays that are delivered straight to you for “cut-as-you-need”! They have added broccoli and a salad mix which contains arugula for a nice kick to your spring salads!

Botanical Harmony Farm has lots of duck eggs for your Easter baking or even dyeing would be fun! If you are adventurous, they make incredible deviled eggs and egg salad! Much creamier than chicken eggs!
On sale this week!

Check out all the categories to see what is coming your way!

The Krafty Kupboard will have only dry goods listed for 2 weeks as she enjoys time with family! We look forward to her return!

Altamont Mennonites have listed cream and it’s incredibly delicious! Listed under the Milk & Dairy tab!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Late additions this week!


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Late, but welcome addition to the market. Homestead Manor Farm (the on-site, organic farm to fork for Harvest at Homestead restaurant) has joined us and brings a few of their greenhouse offerings!

Remember it’s ok to make multiple orders. The software will add your orders together so if you’ve already ordered this week and want to add some speciality lettuc, fresh cut herbs or broccoli leaf to your order, do it! We’ve got you covered!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Time to order!


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

The market is open and ready for your weekly order!

Delivery is back!

Have you tried Flying S Farms sourdough cinnamon rolls yet? They are receiving rave reviews with many repeat customers! What a treat!

How about some Wedge Oak Farm sausage? Choose from pork or chicken in many styles! An absolute market FAVORITE along with the applewood smoked bacon!

All of this would pair nicely with The Krafty Kupboard breakfast grains, biscuit mixes and more!

Oh and the ever-plentiful Botanical Harmony Farm duck eggs! Free-range and non-gmo. Our ducks, chickens and geese rule the farm and expect special treatment and in turn provide us with some most delicious eggs!

Botanical Harmony Farm has also restocked liquid soaps, tooth powders, spray and solid deodorants for this week.

As a SPECIAL, order anything from Botanical Harmony, including eggs and receive a free lip balm! Organic oils and butters, hemp and red clover (great for wind chapped skin!) infused oils and therapeutic grade essential oils go into this rich and reliable balm!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Maret is open-- NO DELIVERY this week!


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Botanical Harmony Farm has plenty of duck eggs this week! Stock up for Easter baking or incredible soft or hard boiled eggs!

Linda from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse sends this cheery Springtime note:

It’s really coming spring at Dogwood Valley Greenhouse! Apparently, once the ball gets rolling, it’s not going to stop. The daffodils are past, and now the early perennials are taking their place. Imagine my surprise to find several blooms in the greenhouse, even though the weather is returning to more “seasonable” temperatures. The market software won’t let me feature all these bloomers, so here is the list for this week (with many more waiting their turn for next week):
Catchfly, Creeping Phlox (one color now, more coming), Primrose, Pulmonaria, and variegated Vinca. Please notice that they are all in very limited supply, which means if you want one of these specifically, you should place your order early. Also I have a decent selection of good strong herb plants, still small but ready to grow for you (Cat Mint, Greek Oregano, Peppermint, Salad Burnet, Chocolate Mint, Orange Mint, and others). Lastly, although not blooming, Lamb’s Ear and Valerian (Garden Heliotrope) are growing like crazy and would love to do so in your garden. Don’t forget our beautiful houseplants (a selection of potted ones and some really nice Wandering Jew hanging baskets). If there is anything specific you’d like for your spring garden, please let me know so I can be on the lookout for you.

So excited for gardening this year! Linda’s plant starts are hardy and always grow beautifully for me!

There will not be delivery ervice this week. We apologize for this inconvenience. Delivery returns next week!

Gracie Martin, MTSU journalism student and Quinn’s Mercantile employee came out last week to interview Tracey and Michael Raines (Frontier Family Farm) for a school project. The focus was on how unique our online market is for our community and we agree! Our market is so special and we appreciate Gracie using us as her subject! Can’t wait to see the interview and hopefully share!

Check out all the excited listings on our incredible market!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

The market this week!


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Good morning! Is everyone feeling this early Spring? Our farmers are carefully watching early crop already in the ground or greenhouses. Sprouted seeds are coming up and egg producers are happily laying again!

Botanical Harmony Farm has a few dozen duck eggs listed this week.

So far Sanders Bros. Coffee has offered only light and medium roasts, of which the Honduras Pacavita Organic has been a big hit. But now there is an option for those of you who like a dark roast! The Brazil Cafelandia micro-lot comes from a single farm and will be roasted dark to present a nutty, chocolatey coffee with a subtle red apple sweetness. A rich and complex cup!

If anyone wants to special order beef for Easter dinner, please check out Farrar Farm’s special orders. Quantities will be limited between now and Easter so get your orders in now.

Linda from Dogwood Valley Greenhouse sends this Springtime note:

The first blooms of spring are always a bit tricky to predict. I was watching my daffodil garden, as well as the weather report, and listed the Spring Daffodil Bouquets on the market last week. On Tuesday I had a few dozen flowers, but on Wednesday, it seemed that half the buds opened at once! They may only be available for three weeks because of early hot weather. I’d love for you to enjoy them along with me!

I’m starting to see buds here and there in the greenhouse too. It’s a bit early to set plants in the garden just yet, but these have been in an unheated house all winter, so they’re used to the temperatures. As soon as the weather gets nice enough for the gardener, these early beauties will be ready to go: Dwarf Coreopsis, Creeping Phlox, Pulmonaria, Primrose, and Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus). Most of these will be in bloom in the next two or three weeks. Watch the “Featured Products” at the top of the page to see what’s in bloom this week (but I can only list the five most recent; many of them will stay in bloom for many weeks.)

As a reminder, we appreciate when customers return containers for reuse! Thank you for being conscientious earth dwellers! WE love you!

There’s likely so much more on the market you may not have realized we have! Take a few moments to browse a new category today :)!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Weblog Entry


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Welcome back sunshine! I know we are all more than ready to feel alive and vibrant again! The Whole Foods from our farmers and makers help us to fill that void in winter’s rest.

Fronteir Family Farm brings us iron-rich spinach! Great raw for salads, smoothies or sautéed with some eggs from our farmers for a wonderful protein boost!

Botanical Harmony Farm is back this week.

Marcy Jams select varieties on sale this week for $5! Stock up and save!

Short Mountain Cultures has half gallon growlers of their incredible water Kefir! An effervescent natural soda that aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy immune system! This is one treat to have on hand!

Virgin Bay Seafood is off this week! We look forward to their return.

So much more on the market this week and our produce farmers are busy gearing up with new seedlings and plans for abundant crops to feed our families! Thank you for always supporting them!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/

Weblog Entry


Stones River Market

How to contact us:
Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/StonesRiverMarket
On Wednesdays: Here’s a map.

Market News

Tracey’s phone and internet is new and restored so please send any questions, concerns, etc to(931)952-1224 once again or email to stonesrivermaret@gmail.com

Double Star Bar Farm has returned! YAY! This week they offer a French onion soup, sold with a boule of sourdough bread for $6.00 for a pint! Perfect warm season food!

Botanical Harmony Farm is off this week.

Marcy Jams select varieties on sale this week for $5! Stock up and save!

Short Mountain Cultures has half gallon growlers of their incredible water Kefir! An effervescent natural soda that aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy immune system! This is one treat to have on hand!

Virgin Bay Seafood offers several varieties of salmon, incredible halibut and gorgeous scallops that you are sure to love!

So much more on the market this week and our produce farmers are busy gearing up with new seedlings and plans for abundant crops to feed our families! Thank you for always supporting them!

See ya on the porch!!

Tracey & Ashleigh

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/