Support for Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard is raising money to open a much needed new facility, and this great social service agency can use our help.

Bloomingfoods is donating shelving to this new project.

The financial goal of the MHC Nourishing Community, Growing Possibilities campaign is $325,000, and 72% of the goal has already been met! Help the food pantry raise the last $98,000 (and move by May 15), by making a gift of any size.

Donate online or mail a gift to Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1010 S. Walnut St. Suite G, Bloomington, IN 47401

For more information, contact Mary Beth Wendelin 812-339-5887 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Read on to learn more about this exciting project.

Peacetree Mountain Truffles Go Cream & Crimson

Our friends at Peacetree Mountain Truffles have created a special Cream and Crimson variety in honor of the Hoosiers. Needless to say, it tastes amazing.

A favorite Principle Six provider, Peacetree Mountain Truffles offers unique hand-decorated custom chocolates.

Time for Fresh Artichokes

Springtime artichokes

Meg, the manager of the East store, and Jerome, the East produce manager, were sharing stories the other day about their first impressions of fresh artichokes. What were these strange vegetables at the market? And how do you even prepare them?

How about you? When did you first get to know this the somewhat prickly, thorny, enigmatic vegetable? Tell me how those things are even edible! Maybe you are familiar with the glass jar or olive bar variety, but haven't been sure yet about how to cook a fresh artichoke yourself. Read on for our tips...

East Garden Center Has Bulk Seeds

Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:42

What a difference a year makes! Last spring, the Garden Center building was still under construction. This season, we've hit the ground running.

We’ve launched a free lecture series on topics such as bird feeding, soil amendment, winter garden preparation, cold frames, container gardening, spring bulbs, vermiculture, and other topics—every other Sunday afternoon in the new Patio Room.