LILACS Are Officially Here! Live Music Sunday at the Farmers' Market.

Lilacs began blooming in Julian in early April.

Spring is in the air, and the sweet smell of Julian lilacs is drifting in the mountain breeze.  For those of you patiently waiting for Julian Lilacs, your time has come.  Beginning today and continuing until they're gone in a few weeks, we will sell fresh cut lilacs from several local growers, including those from our own farm.  Selling lilacs has been an annual tradition at the Wynola Farms Marketplace building for over 60 years and we're happy to be doing it once again (click this LILAC link to see short video).  Come by for some fragrant lilacs and enjoy some wine, beer or hard cider tasting and shopping while you're here.

  The Julian Certified Farmers' Market will be open this Sunday from 11-4. The weather promises to be stunning and we will be featuring the music of local Julian singer/songwriter Paul Cruz on the patio.  We are proud to announce that RK Ranch has joined the Farmers' Market to sell Julian-raised, Organic fed, free range eggs (a 1000 sq. ft. pasture for 20 chickens). Also, School House Gardens has re-joined the Market for the year and will be selling garden veggie starts, cactus, flowering plants and more.

SAVE THE DATE: Julian Earth Day Celebration May 1st at Wynola Farms Marketplace at the same time as the weekly Farmers' Market (11-4). Please tell your friends and neighbors!

FARMERS' MARKET OPEN--come see Julian Bakery

No matter what the weather forecast says, it's a nice day to visit the Julian Certified Farmers' Market. Julian Bakery, a recent addition to our market, will be returning again today selling their delicious, healthy breads and pies. Below I have posted a message from the owner regarding the unique qualities of Julian Bakery products. To learn more visit them at www.julianbakery.com or see their blog at www.julianbakery.blogspot.com.


* I have designed our breads to have all the amino acids (proteins that are essential for life) in every slice.

* We grind our organic grains in a stone mill before baking, preventing rancid flour, while achieving more flavor and more nutrition. It is the same concept as fresh ground coffee.

* All of our main grains are organically grown, free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. It is safe for children.

* All of our sourdough yeast free breads are cultured (the same concept as yogurt). They are easier to digest, contribute to the friendly flora of our intestines, and are a low stress food (providing predigested released nutrients from the culturing process).

Why Does Local Food Matter?

The demand for local food has skyrocketed during the past few years. Farmers and ranchers are selling their products to nearby consumers, stores, restaurants and cafeterias.


This commerce is a boost for the entire community, not just the farmers. Consumers’ money stays close to home, their food is fresher and healthier, and less fuel is used for transport.

When consumers choose local food, they strengthen the communities where they live. They show respect for their region’s environment and they build regional economic prosperity.

Local food helps people understand their food choices. Buying locally connects consumers with nearby farmers. It invests more food dollars into the farms and it reduces food miles-the distance our food travels from farm to fork-which may in turn reduce energy outputs.

In the end, buying local food is one part of becoming responsible consumers. As we consider local food, we need to consider whether or not local food is healthier, whether it is valuable to ourselves and other consumers, whether it builds wealth in our communities, and whether it contributes to a better environment through stewardship of the land, water and air.

(from ATTRA News, Nov/Dec 2009)