The sun is shining, the roads are clearing and we have our second Saturday Winter Farmers Market at Lodestar Gardens this Saturday, Jan. 28, starting at 11 a.m.

Please call (928) 587-1660 or e-mail bhockabout@gmail.com for a map and directions if you haven’t made a visit to Lodestar.

Enjoy free space for vendors, free hot beverages, free farm tours (bring some sturdy boots because it’s still snowy/muddy), and delicious homemade lunch for just $2 (soup, salad and Clark’s ancient grain bread).

This weekend, experienced local farmers Blue Whittle and Gary Hull will be our featured presenters at 12 noon. Blue and Gary will be discussing ideas on “How to Start Your Garden in February.” Blue is a veteran greenhouse builder and gardener, while Gary is a successful local gardener and a member of the White Mountain Community Garden. Bring your questions, ideas and thoughts to contribute to the discussion on getting our gardens started well before the final frost!

We will have a variety of Lodestar produce on sale, including our Asian Greens mix ($3, 1/2 lb bag – $6, 1lb. bag), Swiss Chard, Kale, carrots ($3/lb.), dried lavender and other herbs, and our homemade, 8oz. jars of pesto (walnut $8, pine nut $10, non-dairy $12). All of our packaging is eco-friendly made of cellulous, reusable, recyclable (and compostable) bags.

Kevin Ascherfeld’s cast iron Dutch Oven-roasted Concho Coffee will be on sale for $15/bag, Donna Daniel’s wonderful, handmade fiber arts will be available in a variety of sizes and prices, along with Monte Cunningham’s accupressure treatment tools and several other products from local artist and vendors.

Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds, food and good company at Lodestar Gardens!