Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s officially time to start preparing for gardening season, as well as your annual spring cleaning. Thankfully, Mountain Avenue Market has you covered with a wide variety of seeds, kits, and other fun necessities to choose from.
First and foremost, our selection of seeds! Right next to our produce selection, you’ll find our new setup for gardening supplies. We carry seeds from Meadowlark Hearth, whose seeds are organic and open-pollinated, and seeds from Botanical Interests, the latter of which is based in Broomfield, CO. Choose from a wide array of produce, anywhere from Black Cherry Tomatoes, Oregon Sugar Pods, Sugar Lode Snap Peas, Orange Buttercup Squash, or Purple Top White Globe Turnips (just to name a few). Whatever kind of produce you’re interested in growing this year, there’s a high probability we have what you’re looking for.
Next to our selection of seeds is our new gardening resources. We now carry free copies of the Basic Gardening Zine Series by Karen Seed, covering everything from soil and compost, food crops, bugs, and irrigation. And while you’re grabbing one of Karen Seed’s zines, don’t forget to pick up a free chart, also made by Karen, on planting seeds inside (for those of us who don’t have a yard to work with).
Another addition to our section on gardening is our Microgreens Kit from Pondy Mountain Produce, based right here in Colorado. For just $19.99, you get: 4 types of certified organic seeds, organic soil, growing trays, and instructions. Just fill the containers, add water, and watch your microgreens start to grow!
For those who want to try growing something new but may not have the soil to work with, we also offer new Sprouting Kits from Handy Pantry. These kits are USDA Organic and don’t require any dirt to start growing your sprouts. From alfalfa to clover, from chia to broccoli, you can start growing fresh produce right from the comfort of your kitchen.
When all is said and done and you’re ready to begin scrubbing down your home for the Spring Equinox, check out our cleaning supplies in our Herb & Tea Room. Member-owners can get Better Life’s floor cleaner, dish soap, and toiler bowl cleaner on sale for the month of March, as well as bare sponges from Kind.
Whatever your spring rituals, Mountain Avenue Market is grateful to be of service to you as you prepare for the new season ahead.
Happy gardening, co-op fam!
