Blue Heron Farm, situated along the Alsea Bay in Waldport is owned and cared for by Dominique and Ann Jumel. The Jumel's have been selling their organic produce and beautiful potted flowers at the Newport Farmers Market since almost the beginning. It is hard to resist the beautiful Cosmos, Sunflowers, Basil and other plants that Blue Heron offers for local gardeners. Dominique's vegetables are works of art bursting with flavor and the optimum nutrition that only a local farm could offer.

Do something good for your family and for the earth. Stop by Blue Heron Farm at the Saturday Farmer's Market. For more information write to us at info@newportfarmersmarket.org

Three Ring Farm is the home of Rivers Edge Chèvre, the little goat dairy in Logsden, Oregon. There the Morford family hand-crafts their farmstead cheeses using both raw and pasteurized goat milk from their beautiful herd of Alpine does. The farm is committed to using sustainable practices in caring for its happy herd.

Stop by the Farmers' Market this Saturday and visit Astraea at the Rivers Edge Booth to sample their fresh chèvre which is delightfully smooth and creamy with a slight tang. Or try one of the dairy's tortes, rounds and crottins, marinated cheeses or a bloomy rind cheese. You are sure to find the perfect compliment to the fresh fruits and vegetables appearing at the market this week

http://www.threeringfarm.com

"Gardener's Joy" is the featured farm of the week at the Saturday Farmers' Market. Owned and cared for by Linda Montgomery, it is located 8 miles east of Newport. Linda offers mixed hanging baskets with 12 to 14 plants in every pot, mostly antique varieties of zonal geraniums. These plants are typically grown as annuals but in Newport they may be able to winter over, or people can bring them into their house over the winter.

The flowers in her baskets will bloom the entire summer if people will give them a little water, and fertilizer. Linda starts her plants from cuttings in her greenhouse. She has been growing plants for over 20 years and owned a nursery in South Beach for 12 years. Of all the things she has done in her life--she likes growing plants the best.

A former teacher, Kim Herschler, of Red Alder Farm, is as passionate about educating her customers on the importance of locally grown food as she is about selling her delicious salad greens at the Saturday Farmers' Market. At her booth you will find arugula, mizuna, tatsoi, shungiku, varieties of lettuce, mustard, kale, and herbs and flowers in season. Kim is happy to offer recipe ideas as well.

Kim finds that farming on coast is not easy. "Greens are one crop that can be grown here year round in a protected environment. If you live on the coast and you want to eat locally, your need to eat greens which are very nutritious--a good source of beta carotene, vitamin a, and antioxidants."

Rain Forest Mushrooms is located in Eddyville, on the banks of the Yaquina River. The mushrooms are raised on spring water from the Oregon Coast Mountains and on sterilized hardwood sawdust. In the coastal forest, the morning fog and mist in this pristine area produce some of the world’s finest Certified Organic mushrooms. The folks at Rain Forest Mushroom raise Maitake mushrooms, Shiitake mushrooms, various kinds of Oyster mushrooms, Buttercap mushrooms, Scallop Mushrooms, Lions Mane mushrooms. For you folks who like to have fun growing cool and different things, they sell grow-at-home kits for many types of mushrooms. Stop by their booth this week!

http://www.rainforestmushrooms.com

Common Treasury Farm is located in Lobster Valley, near Alsea, right along Lobster Creek. Oregon Tilth has certified them as organic since
1993. The 3 owners, Allison Blount, Garth Kahl and Angela Wartes tend more than an acre of blueberries, along with their summer intern
Leslie Mykyta. They have multiple varieties of 30-year-old high-bush blueberry bushes including Berkeley, Patriot, Nelson, and Earliblue.
In addition, the farm also produces medicinal herbs, cut flowers, seed, vegetable starts and many fruits and vegetables.

You can taste these wonderful blueberries at the farmer's market on Saturday and they also offer U-pick throughout the week at the farm.

14942 Lobster Valley Road
Alsea. OR
97324
541-486-4085

McK Ranch is family owned and operated and is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, approximately 15 miles west of Salem in the heart of wine country. The ranch overlooks vineyards and timber with a view of the mountains. They run 100 mother cows to produce a high quality Angus cross. The beef they sell direct to their customers is all natural, which means they do not use any growth hormones or antibiotics. McK Ranch is committed to raising healthy animals and they do give vitamin and mineral supplements. Their cattle are raised on grass, haylage, and clover year round, and are finished with oats, wheat and barley.

http://www.mckranch.com

From the beginning, the Farmers' Market has been one of Gathering Together Farm's number one outlets. The farmers pride themselves on the diversity and quality of the seasonal offerings at the market booth. Diversity is one of the keystones of the farm. Each year Gathering Together sells over 40 different types of vegetables of over 100 different varieties. We enjoy the energy of customers regaling the sea of fresh vegetables and fruits. To this farm, the market is a celebration of the connection a community needs with community-based family farms.

http://www.gatheringtogetherfarm.com

Randy and Sarah Walker of Walker Farms in Siletz offer delicious locally raised grass fed natural meats (primarily chicken) this first season at the market. If you haven't heard about the benefits of eating grass fed humanely raised meat, stop by their booth--they are always happy to answer questions. They also offer some produce, eggs and beeswax products.

On a few acres nestled in the hills near Stayton, Sarah and Cheng grow their beautiful flowers, along with vegetables and strawberries. There is always a line of people at their booth as people wait for custom made fresh cut flower bouquets, and perhaps a bag of beans or some Bok Choy, okra, peas and eggplant. They can also provide flowers for special occasions.

When he was quite a bit younger, Scott Drahn's parents raised hogs. It was Scott's idea to grow gourds and take them to the Corvallis Farmers Market. From there, the farm grew into what it is today: three generations of Drahns; raising some of the best sweet corn, apples, tomatoes, plums and other fruits and vegetables in the valley. The elder Drahns are as active on the farm as ever, and now Scott and his kids work alongside them. Come support a local family farm, and enjoy some of the tastiest produce around.

Gene and Jan Leech have been local anchors for the Newport farmers market for many years. They offer plants, cut flowers, berries, apples and veggies as well as "sage" advice to their customers. Their nursery is located just a few miles inland from Newport, so you can count on their plants to have what it takes to make it, especially in our coastal environment. If you have a question about how to successfully care for your new plants, they have the answers!

Sandra Knuckles offers hand crafted goat milk soaps, made with milk from her own herd. She specializes in herbal culinary vinegars, body care products, potpourris and herbal jellies. She also has plant starts for herbs, tomatoes and peppers.

Bill and Ina from Peoria Garlic Farm specialize in garlic, and their garlic is found in shops as far away as the East Coast. While garlic is their first love, you can find some of the best corn, squash, pumpkins and peaches when you visit their booth at the market.

Situated near Corvallis,
Jim Calkins and his crew grow a variety of veggies and fruits. Stop by
this weekend and check out their mountains of good things to eat!

Sylvia High brings tote bags, cute hats, and bottle covers crocheted out of recycled grocery bags to the Newport Saturday Farmer's Market. Sylvia's purpose for making these things is for recycling more than anything else. She is retired and it all started as something for her to do, but after talking to people and realizing how everyone is looking for ways to recycle, she made a commitment to be part of the trend. Now she has a passion for doing it and enjoys educating others and being part of the solution.

Join it! Instead of throwing them away, bring your plastic grocery bags to Sylvia for recycling. She is at the Farmers Market most Saturdays. For more information email us at info@newportfarmersmarket.org

"It's For the Birds" is our crafter of the week. Mel Beachell creates about 100 or so birdhouses every winter in his garage. He has been doing for about 20 years. The birdhouses are made from hand split old growth cedar. They are Mel's own design and construction, each one unique and different.

Why does he do it? He says, "To get away from the 'honey do' list when its raining, and it’s a nice clean hobby." This year he has a beautiful line of bird feeders, bird houses, condos, and lighthouses in many combinations, plus free pine cones for kids. He sells them at the farmers market each season until they are gone, so don't wait too long!

Marion Moir is our featured artist of the week. Marion is a transparent watercolorist, with Japanese influences in her work. She has a flair for paper making, and collage. Her repertoire includes puffins, cowboys. (she grew up on a working ranch) florals, sea life and mermaids. At the market her vegetable series is very popular. She also has a print of the farmers' market available too.

Stop by the farmers' market to see Marion's original watercolors, prints, note cards, and framed gifts.

Mike Eberhard, of Pebble Farms, is a part of the trend to create art using what is available in his immediate environment. A beach comber, Mike gathers beach rocks, agates, floats and driftwood to use in his one-of-a-kind birdhouses, feeders, and signs. If you are looking for something totally "local", search no further. Mike's art is a witness to the beach, the tides, the winds and the sand. He has been known to accept commissions, so if you'd like a sign naming and pointing to your local creek or beach, just ask!

Laren and JerriLynn Woolley are the featured photographers of the week at the Newport Farmers’ Market. The Woolley’s enjoy photographing the beautiful and unique scenes of the Oregon Coast. Visitors to the “Colors of the West” booth will find glowing sunsets, ocean scenes, coastal bridges, the bay, waterfalls, caves and lighthouses. Laren and JerriLynn offer the photographs in matted and framed options in many sizes. Although Laren specializes in coastal photography, he takes his camera with him on many trips and has captured underwater scenery including sharks, wildlife and mountain scenes. JerriLynn, although having entered the photographic scene a bit later has now produced some spectacular images as well.

Laren has won numerous awards (including several “People's Choice” awards) in various Pacific NW and local photographic competitions. Laren began his serious journey into photography in Bend, Oregon by working with and being mentored by a good friend and fine art photographer there. From there his love for photography has escalated. Laren and JerriLynn are member of the Yaquina Arts Association Photographers and enjoys and are aided much by that organization. They are always looking to expand their knowledge base in photography, their portfolio of coastal fine art and area of interest to other scenic areas. JerriLynn is also becoming an excellent portrait photographer.

http://colorsofthewest.com

Save The Cans, Save The World. That's the underlying philosophy that drives the creative mind of Doug O'Neil when developing new Art or new projects. "If people cannot focus long enough to understand the importance of recycling usable resources, we are lost. Humanity goes to great lengths to extract these resouces. We owe it to the dreams of our grandchildren to preserve them". To quietly shout this message in a universal language, Doug's "Art of Recycling" uses all sizes and styles of steel cans as the basic component of his Wall Sculptures, Sconces, Candleholders, Nightlights and Luminaries. Creating permanent, new, products. So dedicated to the principle of can resourcing, Doug views the empty "Altoid" tin as the "New World Monetary Unit" equal to $1. (US). " I take them just like cash for any of my artwork or new BBQ smoker products". Doug's original work can be found most Saturdays at the Market, and at Raindance Galleria in Nye Beach. Having a recycling Fair? Need Fund-Raiser ideas? Contact Doug at savethecans@hotmail.com.Save The Cans. Save The World.

Our artist of the week is Newport's own Coin of the Realm, featuring Zach Konowalchuk, violin; often joined by David Konowalchuk, guitar; They bring lively international music to the market.

Frank, Daisy and son Eric produce hand blown dichroic glass pendants and marbles, as well as hand poured gel candles.

Now & Zen Fibers Reinvented offers individually-designed tech bags, handbags and totes, which have been handcrafted from recycled, felted knits and woven fabrics, and adorned with baubles, bangles and beads. Prudy Caswell-Reno loves taking used materials and giving them a new life. She says, "It's such fun being at the market and talking to people who seem to like what I do." The dates that she is at the Newport Farmers' Market are on her
website, nowandzenfibers.com.

http://www.nowandzenfibers.com

Vicki's Originals offers appliquéd sweatshirts, suits, jean shirts, and book covers, coasters, gift and wine bags. Her wonderful and cozy homemade creations are popular items at the farmers' market. Stop by and check them out!

Elsie Chiavario can be found at the Saturday Farmers Market with her spinning wheel offering hand spun yarn, as well as hand woven rugs, baby quilts, and hot pads. She is happy to answer questions and offers classes in her fabric art processes. Stop by and have a chat with an interesting lady!

Shiloh Lillith started out making small appliquéd jewelry, and then graduated to large breast plates and from there to the real "art" that has been shown and sold in galleries. Because there was a demand for her work by people who just don't want a huge wall pieces, she started stringing jewelry. All of her pieces are one of a kind . She uses vintage beads, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals and TierraCast® findings. The findings are plated with silver, copper or gold unless otherwise specified. She will do custom work, if requested. If you have any questions about her work, please feel free to visit her website at www.shilohlillith.com.

http://www.shilohlillith.com

Anja Chavez is a master at the complex and fine detailed work of beading jewelry. She offers earrings, bracelets, and necklaces; using crystals, glass beads, gemstones, freshwater pearls and Millefiori beads. Her pouches are amazing. Stop by to see her work and visit with her on Saturday at the Farmers Market.

Elli Work, of Earthling Coffee, offers fresh roasted coffee by the 1/2 pound and 1 pound bag. You can also buy her hot coffee by the cup at the market.

Rhon Stoneberg uses feather rock, which is a type of pumice that is formed during volcanic eruptions to create his lava rock planters. The rock he is using is from Northern California. You can find anything from names and symbols to simple shapes for his plants (sedums).

Della Gonzales is our featured crafter of the week. She offers
handcrafted mosaic stepping stones, shirts and sweatshirts, veggies grown
here on the coast, and art made with agates. Stop by and check it out!