Welcome to Annie's Gardens and Greens!

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Welcome to Annie's Gardens and Greens!

This year marks our 18th anniversary.  There have been many changes over the years and this year will be no different.  This year we will be discontinuing purchasing in annual flowers and hanging baskets.  Because our Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is doing well, we would like to go back to focusing on raising vegetables.   Annie's grows heirloom vegetables.  Heirlooms are the original seed, meaning that if you save the seed you will end up with the same plant that you started out with.  Hybrids are plants that take two different plants and their qualities and make it into a "better" plant.  However, you cannot save hybrid seed as it will go back to one of the original plants. 
I have always been very conscience about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and do not use any kind of GMO seeds.  Several years ago, I made the decision to raise all of our seeds in organic soil and compost.  We do not fertilize with chemicals but use only compost.  This makes for a very healthy plant.
Our vegetable gardens will be expanding this year and we also hope to plant more kinds of fruit trees and bushes.  In trying to provide fruit for our CSA, I have found that Iowa does not produce many fruits, as it is quite difficult with our cold winters.  However, we have successfully planted red and gold raspberries and have begun to raise blueberries. 
We look forward to seeing everyone this spring for open house May 10 and 11.
Have an awesome year and ENJOY!!
Ann

2013 Summer Shares Now Available!

Season #5!!!

2013 Summer Shares Now Available!

Becoming a CSA member at Annie's means that you are purchasing a vegetable share for a period of 22 weeks, beginning the first week of June to the last week of October.  These can either be weekly deliveries or bi-weekly.   If you are looking for more than vegetables, Annie's also has shares that will provide you with fruit, raspberries, strawberries, apples, honey, and cheese.  You can also try our Staples Shares which features Hansen's milk, butter, S&C Organic eggs, and fresh bread from Dough and Joe bakery. 

Taking a few weeks off to go on vacation during the summer?  That's okay.  Annie's is capable of extending the growing season with cold frames, so we continue to grow vegetables into December.  Just give us a call and tell us the time you will be gone and no deliveries will be made during that time.  You can resume when you return and we will extend your share into November.  Annie's will also take the time to make your share fit your dietary needs.  We don't want you to receive produce you are unable to consume.  Therefore, if you have allergies to certain types of foods, let us know and we will not include them.  Or possible you just are not able to consume some types of produce, or you really cannot stomach a certain type of produce.  Please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in creating a produce share that fits your needs.

Buying locally not only keeps monies within your community but it allows you the opportunity to know who is growing your food and how they are growing it.  All of our produce is naturally raised with organic practices.  Annie's was USDA GAP (Good Agriculture Practices) certified in 2010 and will be re-certifying this year.

We look forward to having you join our CSA and if you are ever in the area, be sure to stop in.  We will be glad to give you a tour!


Annie's Gardens & Greens "GreenGrocery"

Annie's Gardens & Greens

GreenGrocery Hours!

The Calmar location is located at 117 E. Main.

Our store hours are:

  • Monday's and Tuesday's closed.
  • Wednesday's 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
  • Thursday's 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday's 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday's Closed.
  • Sunday's Closed.
Phone:  563-562-4222 (Calmar shop)  or 800-644-7245 (Fort Atkinson site)


Greenhouse Hours

It's not your ordinary greenhouse!

Greenhouse Hours

The greenhouse is open April thru September. As of 2013, Annie's will no longer sell any kind of flowers. We will only carry vegetable plants.
Our hours are:
 April-July 8 a.m. til 6 p.m.
August & September 8 a.m. til 4 p.m.


To contact us:
30975 Lincoln Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA 52144

Phone: 563-534-7760 or 800-644-7245
Fax: 563-534-7652
E-mail: postmaster@anniesgardensandgreens.com