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Useful Yard Company

Earth-friendly permaculture nursery, urban micro-farm and cottage food business.

09/21/2024

We have produce today at market! Hot Peppers, cucumbers, and a few Green Beans! Come see me, peeps!

09/20/2024

We!! See ya tomorrow, BloNo!

08/31/2024

It's Go Time!

08/30/2024

Winding down on our cut flower season! Come see us this Saturday to insure your flower power!

08/29/2024

Rolling out 7 fresh products this Saturday ! We will only be bringing 6 jars of the Omginger, so stop by early!

Candied Ginger
Dilly Beans
Dill Pickle Spears
Blue Spice Basil Drink Mixer
Watermelon Thai Smash Drink Mixer
Apple Pie Smash Drink Mixer
And last but not least, Omginger Drink Mixer!

Along with those, we will have:
Mini Cacti
Christmas Cactus
Large Rosemary plants
Sweet and Spicy Spice Rub
Sweet and Spicy pickled Peppers
Dill Pickle slices
Currantly Lavender Drink Mixer
Red Currant Mojito Drink Mixer
Black Currant Mojito Drink Mixer
Blackberry Anise Drink Mixer
Alpine Strawberry Smash Drink Mixer
Aronia Viking Chai Drink Mixer
Elderberry Drink Mixer
Blueberry Smash Drink Mixer
Currantly Strawberry Drink Mixer

See ya all Saturday!
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08/22/2024

I'm glad to be making the OMGinger today, but it's bitter sweet. This will be the only batch of it as we unfortunately had problems keeping it alive this season. Agriculture is a tricky game. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. But we will call this a draw, and be happy we had a harvest at all! So.....obviously, this will be in short supply this season! Being last years #1 seller, I will be anxious to try again next season!

08/09/2024

We'll be tomorrow morning with some great offerings! We can't wait to see ya!

07/20/2024

Setup and Ready! See ya soon!

07/19/2024

Christmas in July Sale! We will have our Drink Mixers on Sale this weekend! Buy 2, get $2 off! We don't typically run sales on these, this weekend only!

Next up, we have 1/2 gallon perennial plants on sale, buy 2, get $4 off! Or 2 for $20! Along with single pot herbs, $2 off each! Rosemary and Thyme!

And of course, we have our fairly priced cut flowers, smalls - ornamental jars, $6 medium - $10, and large mason jars at $12!

We will also have the last two spice rubs on sale for $8!

Last but not least, Christmas Cactus is $8 and mini cacti for $6!

See ya tomorrow, BloNo, We Love You ❤️
Useful Yard Co.

07/13/2024

New spot today, in front of Red Raccoon Games. See ya all soon!

07/12/2024

Three fresh offerings for tomorrow !

1st up, two new drink mixers, Black Currant and Lavender (Yum) and Black Currant and Red Currant Mojito with lime and mint! 2nd, we will have a small selection of fresh cut bay leaves! Only $1 per package.

We will also have a few flower arrangements, varied drink mixers, mini cacti, and some half gallon perennial flowers.

See you tomorrow, BloNo!

07/05/2024

Cut Flowers! Fresh Drink Mixers! 1/2 gallon perennials! And mixed herb planters all on their way to tomorrow morning from 7:30-12! Come see us!

This week's new flavors will be:
Southern Illinois Blueberry Smash (with bluespice basil!)
Red Currant Mojito
Elderflower Syrup (last call)
Southern Illinois Peach and Basil
Southern Illinois Peach Thai Smash (Thai mint and Thai Basil) *my favorite

06/28/2024

We brought back southern Illinois blueberries and peaches to make your next drink mixers with! See ya next weekend with the return of Blueberry Smash!

06/20/2024

We'll be disappearing into the trees for some much deserved time, then we will take a week to get the drink mixer supply recharged! We won't be back at market until July 6th. Go support your local farmers in the meantime! See ya all soon!
Christopher

06/15/2024

Feeling the itch? Mosquito deterrent planters will be available this weekend! However, we only have 2! 1 Large pot with an array of 6 different warriors and 4 in a medium pot. We also have just a few large lemon grasses left. We also will premiere our homemade Elderflower Syrup! It's so lovely, can't wait for you to try it.

06/08/2024

See you soon!

06/07/2024

Strawberry and Lavender will be our features this Saturday morning ! First up, 2 new drink mixers, Strawberry Rhubarb and Strawberry Applemint! Next, we have the last of the Strawberry buckets on sale for $15!!!! (Includes 4 june bearing Strawberry plants). Alpine strawberry starts for $5! Lavender starts for only $6(3 varieties). Last but not least, the introduction of Useful Yard's cut flower offerings. We will have small jars of cut Lavender bouquets! Perfect for your office desk or kitchen counter! See ya tomorrow morning!

05/31/2024

We're up and running! Come by and see us! 1712 Lawndale Way, Bloomington, now until 6! Lots of new selection! And the first of the Strawberry Rhubarb Smash Drink Mixer!

05/30/2024

PLANT SALE TOMORROW! We're having a blowout sale at the homestead tomorrow from 12-6. 1712 Lawndale Way. Due to Saturdays incoming rain, we will not be at the market this weekend. So, the sale, here's what we will be offering!
Cottage foods: Spice rubs(low stock) Omginger drink mixer(low stock), yellow hot sauce(low stock), mojito drink mixer, and welcome back Strawberry Rhubarb drink mixer!
Plants: Tomatoes $2, Peppers $2
Herbs 6 for $20 (excludes new lemon balms)
Perennials and native small starts 4 for $20
Strawberry buckets $15!!! (4 plants)
Alpine Strawberries $5
Red and Yellow Raspberries $15!
And much more!
Free Rosemary with all purchases over $40.
See ya Tomorrow!

05/28/2024

Hello everyone! I just wanted to thank everyone for purchasing so many plants this spring! It went really well! We still have some plant babies left, and for the rest of the week I still will be running a 6 for $20 (annuals) 3 for $20(perennial) sale, exclusively from the homestead. Please pm me for more info or questions you might have!

So, what's next?
More Plants! I will still be carrying fresh plants and fresh varieties for the month of June! Surprises coming soon! We will be rolling out Strawberry Rhubarb and Strawberry applemint drink mixers soon as well!

See ya soon,
Christopher Stenger

05/25/2024

Homegrown happiness! Visit us at the Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market from 7:30am to 12pm. 🌱

05/18/2024

The stand in Loaded! Come get the best deals of the season!

05/17/2024

Blue Spice Basil Berry Mash:

2 1/4 oz of gin
1 oz of blue spice basil syrup
1/4 cup Blueberries
Sparkling water or club soda
Basil leaves to garnish
Splash of lemon juice

Add 1/2 of the berries into a shaker along with lemon juice, gin, and simple syrup.

Muddle the ingredients and add crushed ice. Add the shaker top and shake for at least 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with ice cubes. Top with club soda or sparkling water

Garnish with a basil leaf

05/17/2024

The Time is Now! Come see us Tomorrow to get some special deals! We will have plants through mid summer, but we need some space and to move some inventory!

05/17/2024

We're running a bit behind this week! Today is open shopping at the homestead, but we're switching the time! 12-6 instead of the original 10-4.
1712 Lawndale Way
Bloomington

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Bloomington, IL
61704

Telephone

+13097069379

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