The Coit Rd Farmers' Market is Growing in the Neighborhood

by Joe Jerdonek

What’s Growing

Items available at the market include bedding plants, greens, lettuce, peas, beans, beets, garlic, onions, tomatoes, summer squash, cucumbers, peppers, bakery, cheese and free range eggs.

Urban farming and the community gardening are going strong at the market site. Stop during marketing hours for a tour. We have four urban farmers, Pandemonium Gardens, Gloria’s Garden, Linda’s Garden of Delight and Harvest in Christ Garden. Other area growers are welcome to sell their excess produce at the Coit market through a program supported by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Contact Kevin at 216 – 531 – 3230 if interested.

What’s Happening

You can learn about what’s available and events by e-mailing coitmarket-subcribe@yahoogroups.com or join “Coit Road Farmers Market” on Facebook. The market features The Ukulele by Bicycle Tour with live music on Saturday, July 16. The Tour is a project of ukulele songwriter Aaron Lee, who rides his bicycle between concerts across the country to promote community building, local action and sustainability. Also, mark your calendar for Saturday, August 27 to join our BBQ Cook-off and Corn Roast. If you’d like to challenge the pros with your favorite BBQ, contact Kevin at 216 – 531 – 3230,

Community Support

Grow your EBT/food stamps which are proudly accepted at the Coit Rd Farmers’ Market. Ohio Direction Card Users get $5 in additional tokens to spend for the first $5 charged to the card. WIC coupons will be distributed at the Coit Rd Market on Wednesday, July 13 from 10am to 12pm and Saturday, July30 from 9am to 11am.

The Coit Road Farmers' Market will have cooking classes at St Mary Parish on Holmes at 6:00P on Wednesdays, June 29 and July 27. The class includes a hands-on experience preparing and eating a nutritious meal including fresh vegetables from the Coit Rd Farmers’ Market. Those attending will learn about washing, cutting, cooking, nutrition content, cost and purchasing the ingredients. There is no charge and all ages are welcome, but registration is needed by calling 440-376-9448 or email emailcommlaser@gmail.com.