tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10820103975548507022011-11-05T10:50:28.883-07:00Ventura Produce CooperativeWe're a free neighborhood monthly exchange of all the
FRUITS, VEGETABLES, HERBS and FLOWERS
we grow in our yards.
A collective in which we all get to enjoy
some of what everyone grows
in exchange for contributing what we don't want or
won't use ourselves.Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-78403986853092365062011-10-07T18:14:00.000-07:002011-10-07T18:16:37.056-07:002011-10-07T18:16:37.056-07:00Produce Exchange Oct 8th
Peter Glazebrook from Newark, England, holds his record-breaking giant onion that weighed in at 8.150kg (~18 lbs) in the Heaviest Onion competition to claim a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
What do you have in your garden that compares? or is the smallest?
Bring it on Saturday, October 8th at 12 NOON to ourMaureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-6554180342968784432011-09-18T18:29:00.000-07:002011-09-18T18:29:07.254-07:002011-09-18T18:29:07.254-07:00Sunday September 25th -Ventura Produce ExchangeMany thanks to June for hosting the last terrific exchange at your home.
We had a host of herbs including mint, oregano, bay leaves, basil, as well as a bounty of veggies of tomatoes, radishes, beans, peppers, cucumbers, rhubarb, yellow crookneck, lemons, swiss chard, green onions and chilies. There was planting materials of cocoa fibre, pots and trellises ... and a special treat of just Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-20899922946465660122011-09-09T08:15:00.000-07:002011-09-10T03:35:00.440-07:002011-09-10T03:35:00.440-07:00Time for another ExchangeSaturday September 10th our Produce Exchange will meet at 12 noon off the Avenue on the West Side of Ventura. June Peterson has graciously offered to host our event which will be held at 5054 Norway Drive.
For more info or to volunteer for set-up or clean-up, please call Maureen Durkin at 805-340-8756 or June at 641-9273.Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-21772020239662243702011-07-19T23:07:00.000-07:002011-07-19T23:24:54.965-07:002011-07-19T23:24:54.965-07:00Wahoo! 2 Year Anniversary Potluck & ExchangeIt's time to exchange again. This Saturday 7/23/11 at 12 noon at
Maureen's house,
9572 El Cajon Street
805 340-8756.Oh and it's a potluck too, as we celebrate 2 years of wonderful exchanges. Yippee, I'm so honored and proud of all involved, so let's party!Bring yourself, your Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers, Plant Starts or Culinary Delights to exchange and meet some like minded people! We Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-37594677303377643812011-07-08T13:39:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:39:02.232-07:002011-07-08T13:39:02.232-07:00Exchange Sunday July 10th - Lucinda & Dave's HomeMany thanks to Jan and Bernie for hosting the last terrific exchange in the keys.
We had greens, oregano, rhubarb, onions, flowers, mint, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary,
Italian oregano, apricots, beets, oranges, cactus, lemon verbena, sorrel, sage, parsley,
artichokes, and more oranges.
This is a reminder that the next Produce Exchange is this Sunday,
7/10/11 at 12 noon at
Lucinda and Dave's
Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-41848856247248958872011-06-21T04:09:00.000-07:002011-06-21T04:12:47.479-07:002011-06-21T04:12:47.479-07:00Exchange this Saturday @ 12 noonThanks again to Jim and Marion for hosting our last wonderful exchange. You have created a wonderful horticultural fantasy at your home, especially with your new greenhouse. We all have garden envy!
Our Next exchange is Saturday, June 25 @ 12:00 noon
Jan and Bernie's
1314 Beachmont St. (in the Ventura Keys)
644-4465
We will start exchanging at 12:15pm.
Don't forget to bring your own bag or Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-5152642950062936042011-06-04T06:51:00.000-07:002011-06-04T06:59:34.162-07:002011-06-04T06:59:34.162-07:00Sunday June 12th -Ventura Produce ExchangeGet ready to harvest, gather or volunteer. Our upcoming exchange is on
Sunday, June 12th at 12 - 1 pm
Jim + Marion's house
340 N. Dos Caminos Ave
207-4234
Bring your extras .... Fruit, Veggies,
Herbs, Seeds, Plant Starts,
Baked Goods,homemade vinegar,
homebrew, doggie treats, etc.
to exchange or just drop by
and meet some like-minded people who enjoy the Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-45599030810191816032011-05-11T03:36:00.000-07:002011-05-11T03:36:38.998-07:002011-05-11T03:36:38.998-07:00Exchange this Saturday @ 1pmLet's try something different and have our exchange on Saturday. Some of you have been asking for this, so let's give it a try. Bring your extras .... Fruit, Veggies, Herbs, Plant Starts, Baked Goods to exchange or just drop by and meet some like-minded people who enjoy the garden. Maureen's House 9572 El Cajon St. 1- 2 pm Saturday May 14thMaureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-91365099422823051722011-05-07T09:19:00.000-07:002011-05-07T09:25:11.126-07:002011-05-07T09:25:11.126-07:00Time to Plant your GardenDo any of you remember the 1979 film Being There with Peter Sellers? He was simple-minded gardener, but his analogies gave him recognition and are still applicable today.Chance the Gardener: As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden.
President "Bobby": In the garden.
Chance the Gardener: Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-12064818891842565912011-03-11T23:03:00.000-08:002011-03-11T23:03:14.555-08:002011-03-11T23:03:14.555-08:00First Produce Exchange of 2011Time to pick those oranges, tangerines, lemons and limes, dig out the beets, radishes or potatoes, or cut the chard, lettuce or herbs and head over to Marion and Randy's House 471 Montgomery Place Sunday March 13th 12 Noonfor the first Produce Exchange of the not-so-new year.
Hope to see you there ! Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-42391252607915777162010-12-07T11:52:00.000-08:002010-12-07T11:54:28.343-08:002010-12-07T11:54:28.343-08:00Last Exchange of 2010Thanks to Alicia of the Jordan Ave Community for hosting last week's exchange.
It was a small and fun gathering with a lot of variety if not quantity : Tomatoes, brocolli, greens, seranos, dahlia tubers, pumpkin, avocado, basil, lettuce, kale, rosemary, rose potpourri, camelias, peppers, eggplant and some yummy peppermint rice krispy treats !
We will be taking a break from Exchanges Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-62044671601638743312010-11-26T15:26:00.000-08:002010-11-26T15:26:34.822-08:002010-11-26T15:26:34.822-08:00Rescheduled Produce ExchangeWe're on for Sunday..... Rescheduled Produce Exchange .... Hope to see you there!
Pam's house - 2404 Mohican Lane 641-0052 Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-39820467257146796492010-11-20T19:20:00.000-08:002010-11-20T19:20:41.790-08:002010-11-20T19:20:41.790-08:00No Exchange Nov 21st Due to Rain PredictionThe Produce Exchange will be called due to rain. NO Exchange tomorrow...plan on next Sunday (11/28) if you're in town, same place, same time. Pam's house - 2404 Mohican Lane 641-0052 Happy Thanksgiving one and all !Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-28462725688081378722010-11-15T14:18:00.000-08:002010-11-15T14:21:39.232-08:002010-11-15T14:21:39.232-08:00Harvests are changing to tree fruit and nuts
A big "Thank You" to Suzan for volunteering her home for our last exchange. She had her Vegan Cookbook, decorated wooden spoons and tasty apple cider for us to enjoy. And look at the photo of the Chrysalis (future butterfly) we saw attached to her wall.
The 23rd Exchange had the following: hydrengeas, macadamia nuts, lettuce, kale, figs, persimmons, beans, tomatoes, avocados, Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-48428772150870433222010-09-25T09:06:00.000-07:002010-09-25T09:17:15.934-07:002010-09-25T09:17:15.934-07:00Produce Exchange Sunday 9/26 at Beverly's HouseA big "Thank You" to Lori for volunteering her home for our last wonderful exchange. WOW, what a bounty of beautiful fruits and veggies, plants and bread (Thank you to Antonio of Nopalito Nursery for sending your cousin, the amazing Culinary Student from San Francisco)! http://www.nopalitonursery.com/
The 19th Exchange saw more than 36 people sharing the following:
Mint, oregano, avocadosMaureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-77212722276283040662010-09-10T05:46:00.000-07:002010-09-10T05:46:06.910-07:002010-09-10T05:46:06.910-07:00Produce Exchange -Sunday Sept 12 – Lori’s house - 10065 Darling RoadA Big "Thank You" to Tina for volunteering their Robeks Fruit Smoothies location as the setting for our last exchange. The complementary samples of wheat grass and fruit smoothies were yummy too!There were over 35 people that contributed the following: Dog treats, tomatoes, more tomatoes, lemons, oranges, cherry tomatoes, Holly Hobby seeds, tangerines, herbs, orange zest, basil, parsley, Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-59957816730492231312010-08-17T16:09:00.000-07:002010-08-17T16:09:51.424-07:002010-08-17T16:09:51.424-07:00Last exchange and NextI couldn't be happier that the last exchange hosted by Everett & Dinisia went so well without me. I feel like my baby is starting to walk, no make that run, on it's own. Thank you again Everett & Dinisia for volunteering your home as the setting for the exchange.
There were over 25 people that contributed the following: oranges, lemons, giant sunflowers, japanese cucumber, concord grapes, Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-42352132015843097332010-07-26T07:31:00.000-07:002010-07-26T07:33:20.189-07:002010-07-26T07:33:20.189-07:00Biggest Exchange Yet !It warms my heart to see such a great gathering of people, fresh local produce and four legged creatures (aka dogs) all in my front yard. Thanks for sharing your bounty, stories, seedlings and knowledge.
Here's a list of what was shared on Sunday: Lemons, oranges, seed bulbs, seedlings, avocados, nectarines, black jade, zucchini, carrots, swiss chard, eposote, oregano, thai basil, dahlias, Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-63713475575941752132010-07-24T05:35:00.000-07:002010-07-24T05:44:41.098-07:002010-07-24T05:44:41.098-07:00Bring a friend, neighbor & your kids to the Produce Exchange
tomorrow Sunday 7/25
It's a FREE community event from 12-1 at
Maureen's House - 9572 El Cajon Street
We exchange all the extra Fruits, Veggies, Herbs and Flowers grown in our yards. Some people even bring homemade Doggie Treats!
Bring a small glass jar and learn how to make Preserved Lemons. I'll be Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-5793183840101281912010-07-19T02:29:00.000-07:002010-07-19T03:41:39.285-07:002010-07-19T03:41:39.285-07:00Our 15th Produce Exchange at Jim & Marion's HouseOur 15th Produce Exchange introduced midtown Ventura to the idea of sharing local fruit, veggies, herbs and flowers. Thank you Jim and Marion for hosting the gathering and sharing your love of gardening. They have raised beds in the front lawn as well as backyard. Marion served up green smoothies made from garden goodies and sliced watermelon. My son enjoyed eating the super ripe blackberries Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-74371709528064464622010-07-08T22:16:00.000-07:002010-07-08T23:09:17.024-07:002010-07-08T23:09:17.024-07:00July 11th - Ventura Produce ExchangeI haven't even had a chance to thank all that attended our last exchange and now it's time for another. Last exchange was set in a beautiful example of a square foot garden. Thanks Kate for hosting over 20
participants and tempting us with your yummylicious spiced brownies.
La Petit Reve(http://www.petiterevechocolates.com/
We had a great variety of edibles : lemons, avocados, JapaneseMaureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-72623792600581513182010-06-24T00:19:00.000-07:002010-06-24T00:27:14.890-07:002010-06-24T00:27:14.890-07:00Ventura Produce Exchange Meets this Sunday 6/27 at 12 noonAnother Sunday is quickly approaching and the Ventura Produce Exchange will be meeting to share the fruits, veggies, flowers and extras from your gardens.
Come join the fun and meet some great gardeners and lovers of fresh local produce.
Another new location: ( Near the YMCA ) This Sunday - June 27th - at 79 Palomares
at 12 noon !Thanks Kate for hosting !
Important info on this tiny Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-47533595813395961332010-05-20T10:02:00.000-07:002010-05-20T10:49:26.592-07:002010-05-20T10:49:26.592-07:00Abundant Exchange Thanks to Lucinda and Dave for hosting the exchange !
Just awesome the abundance that was presented at last Sunday's exchange. So many varieties of so many wonderful fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts and plant starts.
Thank you one and all for growing, collecting, harvesting and sharing LOCAL. It does me proud to see our community come together like this.We had lemons, avocados, rosemary, oreganoMaureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-73898142341564094782010-05-11T13:23:00.000-07:002010-05-11T13:23:57.843-07:002010-05-11T13:23:57.843-07:00Come Exchange Produce Sunday, May 16thIt's been a month already. How does your garden grow ?
Come and bring any extras for exchange Sunday May 16 at a new venue572 S. Evergreen Drive12 noon
Any fruit, veggies, herbs, plantings, flowers are welcome!Or just bring yourself and meet some like-minded people. Maureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082010397554850702.post-51768796225259031442010-04-23T11:08:00.000-07:002010-04-23T11:08:24.393-07:002010-04-23T11:08:24.393-07:00Our 12th Exchange - New Venue - Bigger than EverA perfect day in Ventura for exchanging local produce. A new venue and many new faces. That was last Sunday and it marked our 12th exchange and the biggest turnout ever.
Wow what an exchange ! Many thanks to Laurel for volunteering her front yard for the exchange and introducing the neighborhood to the Ventura Produce Cooperative. Any one else interested in hosting an exchange, just let me knowMaureen Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10776652191429891725noreply@blogger.com