Three Sisters Essentials - Newsletter | Volume 5

The Harbingers of Spring are all around!

February always brings those few warm days South Carolina is famous for mingling in with the chilly days, while calling the Daffodils and Tulip Trees into bloom just in time for Valentine's Day.

It's exciting to see the Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins, Goldfinches, and so many more beautiful birds seeking out mates and nesting sites, and the arrival of warmer days ignites that inner desire to get our hands in the dirt and begin planting food crops and flowers. Local farms and growers are busy preparing for the bounty of spring crops, and the 3SE Team is working with our partners to bring the best to you!

DHEC Certified Kitchen

On January 12th, the "A" was placed on the front door, certifying our commercial kitchen is up and running! Our first two offerings have already been popular: our family recipe Black Bean Salsa and a spin on a classic - Fresh Pasta Salad featuring Forx Farm's delicious smoked gouda cheese. Stop by to sample and pick up today! Biscuits, a 3SE branded breakfast sausage, soups and other recipes are currently being tested utilizing local ingredients and will be available later this month.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

for these Amazing Classes and Outings!

Saturday, March 11th

Gardening Class with Bushels & Bags Farm

$65.00 per person

9:15 am - Meet at Three Sisters Essentials (carpool)

10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Bushels & Bags Farm

Kim and Lance Samuel of Bushels & Bags Farm will share their expertise on no-till farming and organic growing practices with 15 class participants. Do not miss the opportunity to learn with this hands-on experience at their beautiful family farm!

Sunday, March 26th

Forest Foray with Winding Brook Farms

$20.00 per person

2:00 - 4:30 pm --- Community Center by Kendall Lake, followed by a Forest Walk

Shannon and Teresa of Winding Brook Farms will share their expertise and knowledge regarding the health benefits of mushrooms and more, followed by a walk in the forest to learn more about where to find mushrooms. ***Please Note: Never harvest or consume wild mushrooms

unless you are certain they are safe.

Saturday, April 8th

Spring Hike at Forty Acre Rock

FREE, with donation to Fostering Foster Animal Rescue

9:45 am - Meet at Three Sisters Essentials (carpool)

10:30 am - 2:30 pm - Forty Acre Rock

We invite you to join us on this Spring Hike at Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve, known as one of the best wildflower and birding spots in South Carolina. Tara and April, both SC Master Naturalists, will lead this outing as we explore the preserve and experience one of the best wildflower and birding spots in the state!

***Minimum of 10 participants required

2503 Broad Street, Camden SC 29020

(803) 272-0503

http://www.threesistersessentials.com

Three Sisters Essentials is proud to be a

South Carolina Certified Roadside Market!

We are thrilled to finally have beautiful signage at the shop, thanks to our friend Richard Outlaw with Outlaw Signs!

Love and Good Vibes,

Tara Boone and April Rodgers