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MILDRED'S DAUGHTERS URBAN FARM


MILDREDS' DAUGHTERS URBAN FARM operates on 5 urban acres that have been deeded as a farm since 1875. We grow a wide variety of heirloom tomatoes as well as specialty vegetables, flowers, and herbs.


SPRING SEEDLING SALES: We sell a wide variety of tomato seedlings, primarily the tender and tasty heirloom varieties. We also offer a great selection of annual and perennial herbs, including 6 varieties of basil. . Vegetable seedlings offered include rainbow Swiss chard, Wintorbor & Russian kale, melons, eggplant, sweet and hot peppers, and squash.


· Direct from the farm Mildreds’ Daughters,1100 Normahill Dr. Stanton Heights area of Pittsburgh.

     Throughout  May. Friday evenings 5p-8p and Saturdays 8a-1p


·  Friendship Folk and Flower Festival  Baum Grove in the Friendship area

     May 10th 11am-4pm.

 

MARKETS In the 2009 season we will attend the Local Farmers Market at Whole Foods in East Liberty This market takes place on the last Wednesday of the month in the Whole Foods parking lot, Dates are: July 29, August 26, September 29, and October 27. During peak season for tomatoes we attend other markets. These will be posted in July so check back if you are looking for unique tomato tastes in many varieties.

 

We will also be at the Oakland Farmers Market. Fridays 3:30-7pm  Located on Sennott Street, one block behind Forbes Avenue, between Meyran and Atwood Streets.  We will be sharing a booth with Dream Thyme for Kids Farm (offering goat meat, hides and goats milk soaps).  Mildreds' Daughters will be offering flowers, herbs, fresh greens, heirloom beans, and over 40 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes.

 

We host FARM TOURS for groups ranging from pre-school children to adults. Email mildredsdaughters@verizon.net for rates and availability.

 

CLASSES are available on the farm for groups of 15-25 people. Schedule your church group, mother’s group, book club, family and friends for a two hour event with light refreshments and an informative and enjoyable class

 

  • Beyond Basil: Creative Pesto Preparation From Early Herbs Offered in June
  • Heirloom Tomato Tasting Sample unique tomatoes. Offered in August and September
  • Introduction to Raw Food class. Health benefits, delicious dishes. Offered in September
  • Food Preservation Classes: Canning Dehydrating Freezing. For smaller groups of 6-8. Offered in September.

 

Please email mildredsdaughters@verizon.net for more information.

 

SPEAKERS are available for presentations about many garden topics such as heirloom vegetables, beneficial insects, organic gardening, and seed saving. We also speak on urban agriculture, local food benefits, micro-farming and other food systems topics

 

COMMUNITY We helped found, and remain affiliated with, Grow Pittsburgh, a nonprofit organization which works to model, teach, and facilitate sustainable urban food production. Produce is donated to the East End Co-operative Ministry throughout the year, for use in Meals on Wheels and Homeless shelter programs. Our produce is featured at Legume Bistro in Point Breeze. We are organized as a working member CSA (community supported agriculture) group, in which members work for a family share and help to grow food for income production to sustain the farm operations.

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