Bread & Roses Gardens

There’s not much that beats a sweet, jammy, perfectly ripened fresh fig in our eyes… especially one hand plucked straight from the garden.

Our figs are planted into beds made of local limestone, helping to keep the stems and roots happy through our Midwestern winters!

Look out for us at winter markets from November to December for an ✨extra✨ special Indiana Fig Jam. It’s truly delicious.

Happenings on the farm & in the kitchen this week: Caramelizing red onions & green tomatoes for our chutney, hand-picking sweet jammy figs as they ripen, cooking up more of our heirloom basil marinara, che fruit harvesting, and jarring up some delicious apple cinammon jam using our own Liberty apples.

Find us tomorrow Btown Comm. Farmers' Market for a little taste of Indiana’s finest flavors, preserved into little jars of goodness.

While the heat loving pepper plants are thriving, after months of working in the heat and humidity, us farmers are feeling a little weary, definitely tired and looking forward to a good winter’s rest. Go hug a farmer today and tell them it’s going to be alright. We could use it. 🫠😂

The garden is slowing down, but we’re still in the kitchen creating plenty of delicious preserves, sauces, pickles and more. New asian pear & ginger jam coming to this weekend! 🍐 Made with crystallized ginger for that sweet gingery kick that pairs nicely loaded on top of oatmeal, a thick yoghurt, or with a good soft cheese.

Summer ain’t over yet! Come see us Btown Comm. Farmers' Market tomorrow (Sat 8am-12.30pm) to grab your local, summer fixings:
🥒Dill Pickles
🍅Salsa Fresca
🍓Jam
🥬 Kraut & Kimchi
🫛Dilly Bean Pickles
🌶️ Hot Sauce
🍃 Basil Pesto

The garden continues to overflow with hot peppers, herbs, apples, pears, and more. This week we made PEPPER JAM, ASIAN PEAR & GINGER JAM & more!

Photo by Merrill Hatlen

This one’s for the sour fruit lovers out there who love the tartness of the green gooseberries combined with the deep sweetness of blackberries. It’s the jam that perfectly complements a thick greek yoghurt or a good cheese.

Blackberry Gooseberry jam available now while stocks last! Along with:
• Blueberry Lemon • Juneberry Rhubarb •

Find us Saturdays at Btown Comm. Farmers' Market 8am to 12.30pm

or Bethel Lane Farm Stop & Bloomington Farm Stop Collective

Guess who’s back?!
Just dropped off 🍅SALSA FRESCA🍅🔥 at Bethel Lane Farm Stop Bethel Lane Farm Stop. We will have some also tomorrow Btown Comm. Farmers' Market 8am to 12.30pm!

A little taste of Indiana summer. Our sweet, juicy, ripe tomatoes bursting with incredible flavors, it’s hard not to eat the whole thing in one sitting.

It’s back! 🥒🥒🥒
First of our fresh cucumbers + fresh dill + brine + seasonings = a crunchy, flavorful pickle to help you keep your cool this summer & as a perfect side or snack.

Snag our first fresh batch of the season THIS weekend at Bloomington Farmers’ Market Btown Comm. Farmers' Market 8am to 12.30pm.

Pro-tip: Don’t throw away the remaining brine, use it in salad dressings, marinades or even add a dash into a martini cocktail! 🍸