WOW! We had fun at the fair. I hope you all did as well. The rain we got last Thursday was a real blessing and a perfect rainfall for our yards, gardens and plants. Now it is time to think about getting the kids back to school and plan for the fall season that is fast approaching. 

       I want to express my great gratitude for those of you that took the time to fill out the survey we sent last week in this newsletter. It gave me a wealth of information on articles of interest, class/workshop ideas and comments about how we are doing and what we should improve. Thank you for your time, and I hope you will notice some of your suggestions in the upcoming weeks ahead.

       Below will be a few pictures of our fun at the fair!!! My grandkids included!!!!

   

Click here for more pictures from the fair.

Cooking Class - Back to Grill

Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 am

       Easy dinner ideas that can be done on your grill -- on a school night. Join Leigh Sweet with Tasteful Affair Catering as she demonstrates making chicken quesadillas, shrimp and veggie skewers, portabella sandwiches, plus, s'more packets. Samples and recipes of featured foods will be available. $5.00 class fee. Space is limited.  

Please contact Leigh at 314-488-4184 or tastefulaffair@gmail.com to sign up.

Turn Summer Harvests 

Into Winter GOLD

By Sandi McDonald

       If your gardens are producing more than you can use, there is information available that can teach you how to preserve the bounty by canning, freezing or drying so you can enjoy the taste of summer in the middle of winter. Choosing the best method of preservation depends on the fruit or vegetable, the time you have to process it, and how you plan to use it in the future. Each has its pros and cons.

       Freezing is one of the simplest options. It is ideal for most fruits and vegetables, and doesn't require special equipment other than freezer bags or containers. Its greatest drawback is the chance of losing the summer harvest if the power fails for an extended period.

       Canning your fruits and vegetables gives you an easy-to-use end product that is immune to power outages. Additionally, home canning gives you greater latitude to control the ingredients in your food. It's a tried-and-true method, as long as you have the time for the process.

Click here for more.

       We will have several types of lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, pac choi, beets, beans, AND MORE arriving today!! So now is the perfect time to redo the garden, or even start a garden! I personally cannot wait to add to my two tower gardens! Fresh greens!!!  

Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shop our Farmers' Market and support local vendors!

Vendor booths available free of charge!  

Contact Stephanie at 636-239-6729 or

stephanie@hillermann.com for more information.

Come see our stock of creative, one of a kind pottery items.  

We can make custom orders to fit your needs and colors.  

Stop by and visit with us to learn more.

Classes, membership and parties available!

Call or email us for more information:

636-221-5593 or 636-584-3169

potshopathillermann@gmail.com

Pot Shop August Special:

25% off

Fairy Houses!

Good through 8/31/14. Pot Shop pottery fairy houses only.

       Enter the Yard of the Month Contest! Washington In Bloom is offering the contest in conjunction with the America In Bloom program. The contest runs May through October. The judges will assess any area on the property that is visible from the street. Enter the contest through the Washington Parks Office.

Click here for an entry form.

Featured Adoptable Pet 

       Hi, my name is Ava. I am a very strikingly pretty tortoiseshell/Siamese mix girl. I am only about 3 months old and I am already certain that I adore attention from humans and I will shine as a pretty little, sweet beacon in your home. Please consider me for your happy addition to your home and to your heart.  

Purrs and more purrs, Ava