This is a nonprofit located in West Olympia. They've been fundraising through the pandemic to keep…read moresome of their programs going. Recently I've been seeing GRuB volunteers in my neighborhood building free victory gardens for low income neighbors. The victory gardens are raised beds that include soil and plants provided by GRuB and paid with community donations. I was talking to some of the volunteers in passing. It turns out that each garden is 'worth' $1,000 if you're including materials, labor, and gas to transport. I'm very impressed with how many neighbors they've been able to help.

Completely in agreement with the other reviews. Grub is an excellent asset to the community. I…read morehave now been there four times for classes, both cooking and educational. The kitchen is well equipped and well labeled. There is a five burner cooktop in the center island which is ample enough to handle most cooking tasks. It is a multi-use facility that provides space for classes for the local schools and outdoor programs dealing with gardening. It something can be grown in this climate someone at Grub can give you pointers on how to best grow it. They have programs for veterans, school kids and home gardeners, as well as programs where a home gardener can get a raised bed for a reduced price, and in some cases for free. There are programs dealing with local, native plants as well as other types of gardening, composting and most anything to deal with pest control and how to utilize your harvest. Grub is community focused and you know it after spending a very short period of time there. Grub is the kind of asset that any community would be proud to have.

Excellent option for CSA. The produce is very good, nice variety and plenty for the share I got…read more(mini share). I also liked and appreciated the good and prompt communication. All in all I highly recommend them. Over the years, I had other arrangements: CSA, Full Circle... But Helsing is the best experience for me.

We've been really pleased with our CSA share from Helsing this year and will sign up with them…read moreagain next year if we're still living in Olympia. We tried a different CSA last year (there are four local organic CSA options that deliver to my husband's workplace) and we much prefer Helsing. We like Helsing better because they have given us more variety, because we adore the fruit share, and because they have taken the time to provide good recipes. We signed up for the mini share and are hard pressed to keep up with what we receive every week! There are the two of us and we're vegetarians, yet we get so much from them every week that we can't eat it all before the next batch arrives. We freeze, can, or give away extra, it's that generous. The CSA we had last year from the different farm kept giving us the same things week after week--carrots, chard, potatoes--and we're really pleased that Helsing has so much changing variety. Sometimes we have only received something for a week or two and wish we could be getting it for longer! We LOVE the fruit share. Local organic fruit costs us high prices at the Oly farmer's market, but with the fruit share we are getting a great deal. The first few weeks are a little slow when only berries are ready, but after that we get a ton of stone fruit that is delicious and much more bang for our buck than at the farmer's market. For example, one week I was at the market and bought a container of cherries for about $15. A few days later my fruit share gave me the same amount of cherries plus several other pounds of fruit, all for $15 a week. Nice. We get peaches, nectarines, apples, berries, plums, pluots, etc etc We have tried a number of their recipes, and have been impressed. Someone has put a lot of effort into finding recipes that only use the seasonal ingredients that are actually tasty. Everything has been good, and a few have been excellent, such as the recipe for fennel with honey, goat cheese, etc --it's amazing. You can search their recipe database by ingredients. I appreciate that they never leave me hanging for ideas, since with every CSA you get exposed to both old and new ingredients and the recipe help is appreciated.

Enjoying a new, spacious location, the Tumwater Farmers Market is officially open for business…read more Early season vendors are friendly and raring to share their wares from gorgeous flower bouquets; lovely beauty, skincare, and health products; local honey; spice mixes and collections; exotic sauces; beverages; artisan jewelry; baked delectables; and food truck yummies; all supported by helpful volunteers that can turn your plastic into cash, as needed. Entertainment by highly talented musicians adds to the flare and ambiance of a fine market stroll and saunter for the first round, to check things out, and bolster your second, purchasing round as you circle back for those beckoning wares and delights. Oh, and never fear. There is plenty of parking, either on the school grounds or on Dennis Street. So, come on down and support our local Tumwater Farmers Market.

What a joke to call this a "farmers market" The only thing they have from a farm is some honey…read more Every thing else is crafts and expensive prepared food. I am so disappointed

Boistfort Valley Farm operates both summer and winter CSA drop-offs in the Puget Sound region…read moreChehalis to Seattle). So far, I have only used the winter program, but it the pricing is competitive, the produce excellent and the quantities more than generous. With Mosby's changing their business model, I plan to move my summer CSA to Boistfort, as well. What triggered me to post a review today was an issue that I had moving my CSA drop-off. After some technical difficulties and confusing confirmations on the website, I discovered that my drop-off had not been moved at all. Flustered, I spent a Tuesday trying to get a hold of a human being to confirm the change in my schedule. This morning, well after the 11th hour and after I had resigned to forfeiting my box, I received a call from Rachel at the farm, confirming that she would have the driver add a box to my preferred drop site (replete with cheese), and confirming some additional information with me for my future service and any issues that might arise. It has been a long time since I've had a truly reassuring experience with customer service; the digital age seems to have dehumanized everything, and having more options has somehow made everything more difficult. I really am pleased to know that there are decent people growing the food that feeds my family, and hope to make the drive out to see the farm myself next summer.

My wife and I resolved to try a community supported agriculture provider so that we would end up…read moreeating more vegetables. We were not disappointed with Boistfort. One thing I like is the whole operation is very straightforward and transparent. The produce is incredible and includes some heirloom varieties that just can't be had at a store

The produce is good and the staff is helpful and friendly, but you should phone first if you're…read moredriving a distance to make sure it is really open.

This is the BEST produce stand I have every been to. My family and I have been coming here for…read moreyears! They have the FRESHEST produce at the lowest price in Lewis county! Not only that but their customer service is amazing! I definitely recommend.

Wonderful place to get out and pick large flavorful blueberries! This is our favorite blueberry…read morefarm! Set nestled in fir trees surrounded by small mountains you find a river flowing past vast fields of sweet blue berries. The farm house, surrounding berry processing buildings, U-pick stands and gift/U-pick pay shop are a delight to the senses. There are many small touches that bring this farm past just getting your berries in a bucket. The buckets themselves are a good size for any adult to carry. I filled mine just over 1/2 full and had five pounds of berries. They also have cut baby buckets for kids to use. The row that are open are well marked with colored tapes and the father you into the rows the larger and more plentiful the berries! Here is a hint, go around 2/3 pm and walk all the way down to the West end of the row, this is where I found bushes heaped with large ripe in the "SHADE"! I could have sat in the grass and filled my bucket with out moving! This is a great place to bring your friends and family. The gift/U-pick pay shop has fresh berries for sale buy the pint/flat, honey, drinks, and other things for sale. There are some cute wooden "put your head through" cut-outs where you can take fun photos. All in all, it's a pleasant drive, in beautiful valley to pick delicious berries, and you can make blueberry pancakes the next morning!

Great, historic U-pick blueberry farm. Farmers Nik and Rebecca very helpful…read more Opening June 25, 2011. Join us for the Blue Blastic Family Fun Fest Sunday July 31st 11 AM to 5 PM Berry picking, face painting, tours, picnicing - food vendors

Dropped in on a whim while out exploring with my 14-month-old daughter and couldn't have had a…read morebetter experience. As a total non-baker, I was warmly welcomed, taught the three key fundamentals of sourdough on the spot, and sent home with fresh flour, starter, and the tools to get started. Top-tier hospitality and passion for the craft--10/10!

The Grist Urban Stone Mill is a very cool spot, right in the heart of downtown Centralia. Walking…read morearound Tower Ave. the other day, I decided to stop in after seeing it several times. I'm really glad that I did! They specialize in unique and/or hard to find types of flour and baking materials. While I am not a baker much at all, I do know and appreciate the difference in types of flour - where and how it's ground - and how it tastes compared to what you would usually find at the grocery store. In addition to the flours that are for sale (either packaged or in bulk), they also have spices, starters, and beans/lentils. There even is a shelf of Chehalis grown wheat flour! So nice to have a locally owned shop selling locally grown products. The owner has his own grinding equipment behind the counter (that is easy to see when he's at it) and was very friendly and eager to answer any questions that I had. I will definitely spread the word about the Grist Urban Stone Mill to all of my baking friends!

I went to the 2013 Taste of the Market on Tuesday. It was wonderul! This event is organized by The…read moreFriends of Olympia Farmers Market. Taste of the Market features food from a variety of market vendors, wineries, breweries, restaurants and casinos. The event utilizes the market's outdoor and covered spaces. Round tables with formal linens and table settings grace the covered area of the market. Vendors and restaurants set up shop in the empty vendor spaces offering a 'bite' of what each has to offer. Live music, wineries, and breweries set up shop in the outdoor spaces. Alcoholic drinks are purchased with drink tickets. The gorgeous floral arrangements this year were provided by Dan's Dahlias and could be purchased at the end of the night. I was excited to try everything. Guests at Taste take their plates to each vendor to sample each vendor or restaurant's offerings. I went around twice and still could not try everything. Even though the portions are small, there is a lot of food to sample. My husband and I got full before we had a chance to taste every item offered. I had a chocolate and beet cake that was excellent and clam chowder that was to die for. Good times were had! I will definitely go again next year.