Market Events in May

Saturday May 3rd

10:30 am “May in the Garden” with Michelle. This is our monthly First Saturday series where we cover the garden "To-Do" list for the month.

  

Saturday May 10^th

10:30am Guest Speaker Garden Workshop: “Square Foot Gardening” with Hank Belopavlovich Hank is a Williamson County Master Gardener, Master Naturalist , Certified Square Foot Garden Teacher, Member of Georgetown Garden Club , Native Plant Society, & member of the Liberty Hill Garden Club

11am-3pm 15 minute chair massages by Certified Massage Therapist Happy Spring Day for $15. Reserve your space by calling ahead: 512-240-4715
 

Saturday May 17^th

10:30am “Basic Garden Irrigation” with Michelle Learn how to install simple drip irrigation systems

11:30am “Digestion 101” with Certified Nutrition Coach Sandra Brougher

Saturday May 24th

10:30am “All About Weeds” with Michelle Learn to ID common weeds and find out that they are not all bad! Plus organic techniques for keeping them under control.

Saturday May 31^st

10:30am “Backyard Composting” with Michelle Learn how to turn your food and yard waste into black gold for your garden!

April Events in the Market!

Saturday April 5^th

10:30 am “April in the Garden” with Michelle. This is our monthly First Saturday series where we cover the garden "To-Do" list for the month.

  

Saturday April 12^th

10:30am Guest Speaker Garden Workshop: “Organic Pest Control featuring Neem Oil” with Obie Lansford from RoT Organics. Obie will explain the science behind organic gardening and pest control in an accessible way, while still bringing new information and techniques to light for even the most seasoned gardeners.

11am-3pm 15 minute chair massages by Certified Massage Therapist Happy Spring Day for $15. Reserve your space by calling ahead: 512-240-4715
 

Saturday April 19^th

11am to 1pm EGGstravaganza – Bring the Kids out to find Easter Eggs in the Monument Gardens and trade them for spring goodies in the Market!

Saturday April 26^th

9am – 3pm Hands On Permaculture Workshop: Help us build a new permaculture garden outside the Market while learning about Permaculture principals, water-wise gardening and alternative garden bed designs. Please register at the market or by calling 512-240-4715

11:30am Seasonal Cooking Demo With Cindy Harrington

March Classes!

Saturday, March 1 

10:30: "March in the Garden" Our monthly first Saturday  series where we will go over the to-do list for the coming weeks

11:30: Seasonal Cooking Demo with Jeremy

Saturday, March 8th

10:30: "Growing First Aid in your Garden" with Grace Bryce, Clinical Herbalist and owner of Gracie's Garden LLC

11am - 3pm - 15 minute chair massages by Happy Spring Day. $15 Reserve your space by calling 512.240.4715

Saturday, March 15th

11:30am Seasonal Cooking Demo with Jeremy

Saturday, March 22nd

10:30am "Growing Tomatoes Organically" with Michelle

11:30am "Nutrition for Increased Energy" with Certified Nutrition Health Coach Sandra Brougher

Saturday, March 29th 

10:30am " Growing Cucurbits" with Michelle. Learn how to grow squash, cucumbers and melons chemical free.

February 8th: Intro to Aquaponics with Joe Schram of Jo Li Farms

Come join us at the Monument Market for another exciting Saturday morning talk! This Saturday, February 8th, at 10:30 am we're hosting Joe Schram of Jo Li Farms for his presentation on Aquaponics. Come learn about an exciting alternative to conventional farming that uses up to 90% less water than other traditional farming methods. It'll be another great class!   

February Fun in the Market

 We have a great line up of classes this month. I hope you can join us!

Saturday

1 10:30am Intro to Beekeeping with Jimmie Oakley from the Williamson County Beekeeping Association and Bost Apiary – Whet your beekeeping appetite with this overview of what it takes to start your own hive 11:30am Seasonal Cooking Demo with Jeremy Corn Featuring Honey Recipes

8 10:30am Intro to Aquaponics with Joe Schram from Joli Farm Learn how to raise gorgeous produce and fish in a sustainable system that is 90% more efficient with water than in ground growing 11am to 2pm Gluten Free Cupcake Tasting. Order yours for Valentines Day!

15 10:30am Alternative Garden Designs with Michelle Learn about water wise garden bed building techniques including wicking beds and keyhole gardens 11:30am Seasonal Cooking Demo with Jeremy

22 11:30am Nutrition to Support your Immune System with Sandra Brougher Food is Medicine!

We Have Something New at The Market, Just for "Ewe"!

Here at the Monument Market we pride ourselves over the fact that we carry quality goods, ensuring that they are all natural, organic and free- range.

With this in mind, we are proud to announce that we are now carrying fresh lamb meat in all cut varieties.

The lamb comes our way from Hodge Ranch located in the Hill Country between Menard and Junction.  You can read more about them by visiting their website http://hodgeranchtexas.com/.

Did you know that lamb is considered a nutritional powerhouse?  For one it is a very lean meat rich in protein, zinc and vitamin B-12 two very important nutrients for optimal health.

Though the weather right now is not ideal for grilling, one of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare lamb is on the grill.

From kebabs to lamb chops, you cannot go wrong.  I have included a recipe for you to get started, but stop by the Market for a booklet featuring many more recipes.

Lamb Sirloin Kebabs with Meyer Lemon & Garlic

3 Garlic cloves

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 -1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary

1 tsp red chile flakes

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

2 lbs. lamb sirloin steaks, cut into cubes about 3/4 inch thick

1 red onion, quartered and sliced

3 Meyer lemons, cut into 1/2 slices, seeds removed and halved

6 to 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water beforehand

In a bowl, combine garlic, oil, salt, rosemary, chile flakes and pepper. Add lamb cubes; marinate for 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium-high.  Thread lamb, onion and lemons onto skewers. Grill to medium-rare, approx. 2-4 min on each side.

Happy Eating,

Sandra
In-house Nutritional Therapist