By Martha Mincey
For The Salisbury Post
CHINA GROVE ó A wide variety of local produce is now available, including corn, potatoes, green beans, yellow squash, tomatoes, and peppers. Local growers included Karriker, Katieís Vegetables, Miller & Sons, and Walters. Walters offers vegetables grown with no pesticides and no fertilizers.
Last Friday, Renn Bee Farm of Salisbury had local honey available in three different size containers for sale. South Carolina peaches and watermelons were available from various vendors.
Fresh eggs and canned vegetables were also available.
Allan Goodman of Goodman Farm Supply in China Grove has a wooden container display garden with several vegetables growing in an approximately 3-foot-by-3-foot planter. Planter also included an overhead trellis for growing vine vegetables such as green beans, cucumbers and tomatoes. This is a great idea for a home garden with very limited space for a variety of vegetables.
The Market at the Mill is open each Friday from 4-7 p.m. at 308 N. Main St. China Grove.
Martha Mincey is a Rowan County Master Gardener Volunteer with Cooperative Extension in Rowan County.