Stop by Hattie’s Garden on Tuesday, September 12 from 1 to 4 and Thursday, September 14 from 10 to 4 for the sale of produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fish and plants.

Hattie’s Garden is moving into the fall with plenty of optimism and lots of new items for you. This week we will begin digging our ginger. Look for it at the Garden on Tuesday and Thursday.

We are also harvesting lemongrass. We will compile some instructions on preparation and use of it. Lemongrass is a staple across Southeast Asia. With a flavor stronger than the genuine citrus, it is a rich lemon without the acidity. Lemongrass is delicious in roasted chicken or other meats, curries, stir-fries, marinades and soups. It is easy to freeze and to use.

We have mixed lettuce “plugs” for you in small six packs so the gardeners among you can start your own fall lettuce. We have lavender plants and rosemary plants that just love to be planted in the fall. For basil, we do have bunches for sale, but we also have nice 8″ pots of basil so you can cut your own for the next couple months. If you would like arugula plants, we will offer instead, small packets of arugula seeds with instructions so you can try them on your own. Arugula germinates in three days and it is easy enough to grow, even for those with a questionable green thumb!

You can also find us at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) located at the George H.P. Smith Park on Saturday from 8 to 12. In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, the HLFM will be located at the Lewes Elementary School parking lot at 820 Savannah Road.

What’s Available from Hattie

The following freshly harvested produce will be available at the Garden on Tuesday, September 5 from 1 to 4 and Thursday, September 7 from 10 to 4, and at HLFM Markets on Wednesday (8 to 11:30) and Saturday (8 to noon).

• Ginger — Fresh young ginger is juicy and plump. It’s mild and tender enough to eat raw and, of course, very good for you!
• Lemongrass — Use in stir-fries, soups, drinks, etc. Delicious lemony herb is a feature of Asian cooking everywhere.
• Big Beef Tomatoes — Large, hearty beefsteak tomatoes that are perfect for slicing and adding to sandwiches. Absolutely delicious, juicy and flavorful.
• Heirloom Tomatoes — Pick from large delicious Pineapple Bicolor, or the popular Cherokee Purple or the rich, succulent, Brandywine.
• Cherry Tomatoes — Delicious mixed pints, which includes Black Cherry, SunGold, SunPeach and Sakura red.
• Patty Pan Squash — Delightful summer squash that can be grilled or sautéed in just minutes.
• Peppers — Carmen red Italian frying peppers, various sweet peppers, and a few hot Jalapenos.
• Shishito Peppers — These popular appetizer peppers are mostly a mild chili pepper, with an occasional hotter pepper. Toss in oil and sear in the skillet, then sprinkle with flaky salt.
• Basil — Beautiful freshly-harvested bunches.

Plants

• Mixed Lettuce plugs — in small six packs
• Lavender — in 8″ pots
• Rosemary — in 8″ pots
• Basil — in 8″ pots

What’s Available from our Other Vendors

We carry the following meat, eggs, cheese, fish and other food products at the Garden on Tuesday, September 5 from 1 to 4 and Thursday, September 7 from 10 to 4.

• Chapel’s Country Creamery — Farmstead artisan cheese that taste as good as they look. The cows are not given any synthetic growth or production-enhancing hormones, just a lot of love and attention.
• Enoch Farms — Sustainably raised, naturally grown, heritage pork. New batch of freshly frozen sausages and bacon including bratwurst, sweet Italian, spicy Italian, English bangers. cheddar and jalapeno cheddar.
• AlaskaWild Seafoods — Flash frozen, wild-caught salmon, rockfish and cod.
• Chrissy’s Bees — Dutch Clover and Wildflower Honey.
• Marble Head Farm — Pasture-raised beef.
• Twin Post Farm — Free-range chicken eggs from Princess Anne County.
• Backyard Jams & Jellies — Dozens of delicious of jams, jellies (including no-sugar options) and chutneys.

Directions to Hattie’s Garden

Hattie’s Garden is located at 31341 Kendale Rd in Lewes approximately 3 miles from Plantation Road (also known as Rt. 1D), coming inland on either Robinsonville Rd. or Beaver Dam Rd (Rt. 23 South).

Kendale Rd. is a short road (0.6 miles) between Robinsonville and Beaver Dam Road.

The house is fifth on the left from Beaver Dam Rd, and has a large wooden fence in front of house with purple trim.

Park in the graveled area facing the fence.

Yours in the Garden and the Market,