Eden Marketing

07/02/2025

🌳 FIGAPALOOZA 2025 🌳
📍 4570 County Home Rd, Greenville NC
🕚 Saturday, September 6th • 11AM–3PM
🎟️ Free to attend • Free raffle entry at the door

🍷✨ RAFFLE SPOTLIGHT: THE TREE WITH A STORY
Every person who walks through the gates of Figapalooza 2025 will receive one free raffle ticket — just for showing up. No purchase necessary. Additional raffle tickets will be available for $3 each, giving you more chances to win from a growing list of incredible prizes — and this year’s headline prize is something truly special: a rare 3-gallon Israeli-7 fig tree, valued at $225 and steeped in local legacy.

This variety of fig was smuggled into the U.S. over 40 years ago by a pastor returning from a missionary trip to Israel. He found a fig so exceptional he risked international customs laws to bring back a single cutting. That cutting eventually became part of a local family's orchard and has been faithfully grown in eastern NC for nearly three decades. Its origin? Unknown. Its flavor? Legendary. This is a once-in-a-lifetime fig.

Additional raffle tickets: $3 each.

🎁 Raffle Prizes Include:
• 🌳 Israeli-7 Fig Tree (3 Gallon)
→ From Forest of Eden. A once-smuggled fig variety with deep local roots, grown in eastern NC for nearly 30 years. Valued at $225. Sweet, tropical-berry flavor. Common-type, no pollination needed.

• 🕯️ Barrel Stave Candle Holder
→ Donated by JuxtaposeArt. Handcrafted from authentic wine barrel staves — rustic, elegant, and locally made. A stunning heirloom piece.

• ☕ Three Fig-Themed Mugs + One Whiskey Glass
→ Donated by FigFanatic, the fig-growing community where newcomers and long-timers share knowledge, cuttings, and passion.

• 🪴 Gift Bag from Plants-n-Pots Playing in the Dirt
→ A garden-themed raffle prize from Geri Hardee, including a custom tee and more for plant lovers who play in the dirt.

• 🧴 Body Oil + Sugar Scrub Set
→ Donated by The Cauldron by the Sea. Scented apothecary products hand-blended with ritual care — small-batch and magical.

• 🍯 Jar of Local Honey
→ From Hobbee’s Honey. A sweet gift from Melissa Hobbs’ own bees — raw, natural, and perfect on fresh figs.

💥 More prizes to be announced soon!

☕ Plus: The first 50 guests will receive a free pour-over fig coffee bag from FigBrew — a smooth, antioxidant-rich roasted fig beverage with no caffeine crash.

🧡 Thank You to Our Sponsors
These businesses make Figapalooza possible — please show them your love:

🔹 FigFanatic — A thriving fig community where beginners and experts grow together — sharing wisdom, cuttings, and a genuine passion for the craft.
🔹 Forest of Eden Farm & Nursery — Rare trees, permaculture produce, and over 60 fig varieties grown with integrity on eastern NC soil.
🔹 FigBrew — A smooth, roasted fig coffee alternative. Naturally caffeine-free and packed with antioxidants. Come try it for yourself.

🌿 FEATURED VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS
🧪 The Cauldron by the Sea
Potions, curios, and hand-blended oils crafted in small batches with intention. This apothecary table feels like it was plucked straight from a windswept cove. Body oils, self-care tools, and magic-infused goods await — created with care, mystery, and a touch of old-world charm.

🪴 Plants-n-Pots Playing in the Dirt
A gardener’s haven! From beautiful potted plants to creative outdoor displays, Plants-N-Pots has something for every green thumb — or the friend trying to become one. This booth is full of life and rooted in practical passion.

🎨 JuxtaposeArt
Garden paintings, greeting cards, folios, and “treasure books” — all handcrafted by a local artist whose work celebrates the quiet magic of daily life. You can often find JuxtaposeArt and Forest of Eden at the New Bern Farmer's Market.

✨ ALSO FEATURED:
🧼 Rainbow of Greenville
Since 1936, this system has helped families maintain cleaner, healthier homes — and now includes a fantastic business opportunity. Come for a demo, leave inspired.

🪷 Karma Crystal Garden
Crystals, houseplants, handmade jewelry, and crystal-themed graphic tees — pressed and designed in-house. Every item is rooted in the healing magic of the natural world.

🔥 Uncle Mann's Food Emporium
Chef with 30+ years of experience serving up hot, flavorful dishes from every ethnic cuisine. Come hungry.

🎨 Cheyenne S Ceramics
Planters, mugs, jewelry, and more — each piece full of personality and joy. Exclusive fig-themed pottery coming just for this event!

🌳 Zenith Farms (Ohio)
Traveling hundreds of miles to be here, Zenith Farms is bringing rare fig trees and fruit trees. That’s how much this community matters.

🧚 Mossy Woodland Whimsical Artistry
Whimsical earrings, pendants, decor, and watercolor prints straight from the forest of imagination.

🎟️ Vendor? Still time to join!
Email: [email protected] to claim your booth.

💥 Come for the figs. Stay for the stories.
This is more than a market. It’s a homecoming. 🍇

06/03/2025

🍇 Fresh-Picked Arapaho Blackberries
Sweet, Early, and Easy to Love

✨ This week’s harvest is all about Arapaho—an elite, early-season blackberry variety developed by the University of Arkansas. These berries are absolutely thriving in our field conditions, and here's why they stand out:

▣ Lower seed count → Much smoother, less bitter, and far more pleasant than typical blackberries
▣ Medium to large berry size → Plump, glossy, and firm with a juicy bite
▣ Thornless canes → A dream to harvest, and a sign of thoughtful breeding
▣ Classic blackberry flavor → Rich, sweet, and balanced, without the brash bite of wild types
▣ Extra early ripening → One of the first varieties to produce, giving you a taste of summer before everyone else

🌱 Raised with Beyond Organic methods—no sprays, no synthetic fertilizers, no compromises. Just deep mulch, animal-based compost, and careful stewardship grounded in permaculture's three ethics:

☀️ Earth Care • 👨‍👩‍👦 People Care • ⚖️ Return of Surplus

🛒 Find them this weekend:
📍 New Bern Farmers Market
421 S Front St, New Bern, NC
🕗 Saturdays, 8 AM–2 PM

🌿 Quantities are limited—these early berries don’t wait around. Come early or miss out!

05/30/2025

05/19/2025

🔥 The Pepper Trials of Forest of Eden 🔥
Wednesday, May 21 | 1PM–3PM
📍 Forest of Eden Farm & Nursery – 1665 Rabbit Ln, Grimesland, NC

🌶️ Welcome to the Flavor Pantheon
This Wednesday, the most charismatic peppers on the planet are gathering in one place — and they’re bringing heat, culture, and culinary wizardry with them. These are not grocery store genetics. These are global treasures, battle-tested in kitchens and home gardens alike.
🧪 Limited quantities. No holds. Just heat.

🌍 Seven Peppers. Six Nations. One Garden.
🇵🇪 Aji Amarillo – The crown jewel of Peruvian cuisine. Thick-walled, glowing gold, and kissed with tropical mango flavor. Bright heat, smooth finish.
💰 Sale Price: $6 (Regular $10)

🇵🇪 Aji Charapita – Wild, rare, and absurdly tiny. These marble-sized bombs deliver a sharp, citrusy sting — and they're nearly impossible to find fresh in the U.S.
💰 Sale Price: $6

🇰🇷 Gochujang King Hybrid – Long, red, and bred for fermentation. This Korean stunner is your first step toward homemade gochujang, kimchi, or hot sauce. High yield, bold flavor.
💰 Sale Price: $6

🇭🇺 Ajvarski – From the heart of the Balkans. This sweet, fragrant red roasting pepper is made for flame. Smoky, buttery, and ideal for making traditional ajvar spread.
💰 Sale Price: $6

🇮🇹 Jimmy Nardello’s – The Italian heirloom that eats like candy. Sweet, juicy, and wrinkled like an old Sicilian love story. Grill it, sauté it, or eat it raw off the plant.
💰 Sale Price: $6

🇯🇵 Shish*to – Flash-fry it and see what happens. 1 in 10 brings the heat. The rest are a burst of grassy, umami flavor. A culinary roulette you’ll want to play every day.
💰 Sale Price: $6

🇬🇧 Sugar Rush Peach – A newer variety from across the pond with tropical vibes and peach-colored skin. Sweet start. Spicy finish. Exceptional for fermenting and snacking.
💰 Sale Price: $6

🧠 Why These Peppers?
• ✨ Capsaicin & Antioxidants – Powerful compounds shown to boost metabolism, reduce inflammation, and even improve mood.
• 🔥 Fermentation-Ready Varieties – Gochujang, Aji Amarillo, and Sugar Rush Peach are ideal for hot sauces and traditional pastes.
• 🧬 Open-pollinated & rare hybrids – You're not growing supermarket clones. You're building a living archive.

🍅 Supporting Cast (But Still Show-Stoppers)
🍅 San Marzano – The pasta tomato of Naples. Dense, low-acid, and sacred in sauce.
🍅 Sun Gold – Cherry-sized and dangerously sweet. Garden candy with high yield.
🍅 Tropical Sunset – Peach-yellow slicing tomato with floral notes.
🍅 Trip-L Crop – North Carolina’s own heirloom giant. Juicy and reliable.
💰 Each tomato plant: $4 (Regular $8)

🥬 Fresh Mesclun Mix – Not a plant — this is produce, harvested fresh that morning. Lettuce, mustards, chicories. Peppery and clean.
💰 $4 per bag

🌱 Bonus Plants –
• Garlic Chives – $4
• Compost – $8/bag
• KNF Inputs – From $5
• 🔐 FFJ (Fermented Fruit Juice) – Ask about the secret menu if you know what you're doing.

You’ve been warned.
This is a capsaicin collection event disguised as a plant sale.
Your garden is about to earn its passport.

Bring cash. Bring curiosity. Bring your heat tolerance.

📍 Forest of Eden Farm & Nursery
🗓️ Wednesday, May 21
🕐 1PM–3PM ONLY
📌 1665 Rabbit Ln, Grimesland, NC

⏳ Two hours. Don’t be late. These peppers don’t wait.

05/19/2025

🍅🔥🌿 Forest of Eden FINAL Plant Sale – May 21 🌿🔥🍅

📍 1665 Rabbit Ln, Grimesland, NC
⏰ One Day Only. First come, first picked.
✨ Tomatoes Worth Starting a Cult Over

Some tomatoes were made for slicing. Others were made for war.

🗡️ San Marzano was bred in the volcanic soils of Southern Italy—not to play nice, but to dominate sauce pots for centuries. This heirloom is thick-walled, low-seed, and umami-rich. Not juicy. Just pure power.

🍯 Sun Gold is pure mischief. A golden cherry tomato that tastes like candy had a photosynthesis-fueled baby with a summer breeze. High Brix readings, low acidity, and a flavor so bright it borders on criminal.

🌅 Tropical Sunset looks like it was painted by a rainforest monk—yellow-gold, swirled with blush and flame. Slightly floral. Soft. Rare. Like the end of a dream you didn’t want to wake from.

🏰 Trip-L Crop is a tower-builder. Vigorous, indeterminate, and absurdly productive—its vines climb and climb, stacking fruits like architectural ambition made edible. If you're growing for yield, this is the tomato to trust.

💸 All tomato starts: $8 each — 50% off on 5/21 only — just $4 each!

🥬 Fresh from the Field: Mesclun Mix
Not a plant. Not a label. This is real-deal, harvested mesclun—picked fresh from our raised beds, hand-washed, and bagged with care. A balanced mix of baby greens, peppery mustards, and tender lettuces that actually taste like something. Perfect for salads that don’t need dressing to shine.

🥗 $4 per bag — Limited quantity. Goes fast.

🔥 Spotlight Selections
🌶️ Jimmy Nardello’s Sweet Italian Pepper – Sweet as a fairytale ending, but rooted in Calabrian earth. Long, wrinkled, firetruck red, and better roasted than reason would allow.
$10 each — 40% off sale: $6 per plant

🌶️ Aji Amarillo – The pride of Peru. Fruity, bold, and hot—but with a citrusy lilt that turns stews into spells. You don’t just cook with it, you invoke it.
$10 → $6

🌶️ Gochujang Pepper – Korean heritage heat. Thin, spicy-sweet, and destined for fermentation. Make your own gochujang paste or dry them for flakes. Fermentation nerds, rejoice.
$10 → $6

🍆 Long Purple Eggplant – Sleek. Productive. Melts on the grill. A Mediterranean essential with texture that holds and bitterness that doesn’t.
$7 → $4

🌱 Fertility Arsenal
💩 Blended Compost – A microbial bomb made from cow, chicken, rabbit, worm, and mushroom compost. Balanced for fast and slow nutrient release.
$3 per gallon

💧 Genesis Fertilizers
• Brandon’s Blend – Fermented urine, fish, and brown sugar. Smells like betrayal. Feeds like a miracle.
• Secret Menu: Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) – Ask quietly. Wink twice. Hormone-rich, foliar-friendly. KNF-inspired.
• Rabbit Manure: They call it "Gardener's Gold" for a good reason.

🧬 Real Numbers. Real Results.
🍅 San Marzano: Low-moisture flesh with high lycopene and minimal seeds = elite sauce performance.
🍅 Sun Gold: Brix rating above 9. Disease-resistant. Indeterminate. Grows like it means it.
🍅 Trip-L Crop: Tested yields over 100 fruit per vine. Practically an edible skyscraper.
🍅 Tropical Sunset: Beta-carotene rich. Heat-tolerant. Soft-skinned but sun-strong.

🧭 Location
📍 Forest of Eden Farm & Nursery
🗓️ Wednesday, May 21 | 1PM-3PM
📌 1665 Rabbit Ln, Grimesland, NC
🕘 Come early. Supplies are deeply limited.

🚨 Final Words
This isn’t a sale. It’s a summons. From rare heirlooms to compost alchemy, from spicy relics to salad straight from the soil—Forest of Eden is where your garden levels up. And it’s only happening May 21.

📉 Discounts this steep don’t grow on trees.
🛒 Bring cash. Bring a crate. Bring someone you love.

🌿 See you Wednesday. Be early. Stay curious. Leave changed.

05/19/2025

05/15/2025

This Saturday will be HOT🌞🏜, Well into the 90s. Cool off with one of our ice cold Horchatas. Creamy, sweet & delicious!🧡

If Horchata isn't your thing, we'll also have: Limeade, Prickly Pear Limeade, Blue Raspberry Limeade, Orangeade & our Sunrise drink (Tequila Sunrise Mocktail) We'll be set up at the New Bern Farmer's Market from 8am-2pm Saturday. See y'all there! 🌵

05/15/2025

We'll be in the 90s this weekend 🥵🌞 Come out to the New Bern Farmer's Market and get you something cold to drink 🥤The Wooden Spoon will have Limeade, Orangeade and Horchata! 🌵

05/15/2025

One more week on carrots! Long awaited and everyone's favorite 😍

04/24/2025

🥩 Pepper Steak with Onion
🔥 Bold. Hearty. Unapologetically satisfying.

There’s a reason Pepper Steak with Onion has stood the test of time—it’s the kind of meal that doesn’t mess around. Generous cuts of tender beef, flash-seared to lock in the flavor, tossed with crisp green bell peppers and sweet sautéed onions. All of it blanketed in a savory brown sauce that clings to every bite.

This isn’t just dinner—it’s comfort with muscle.

The sauce is deep and rich, with just enough sweetness to keep you coming back between bites of white rice or fried rice. You’ll find the onions just soft enough to melt, the peppers still with that perfect snap. Balanced, bold, and built for a real appetite.

Available in three options: ◉ Small – when you want something warm and filling
◉ Large – the full plate experience, with white rice
◉ Combo – served with fried rice and a golden egg roll on the side

Whether you're calling it your go-to, your fallback, or your Friday night fix, Pepper Steak with Onion is the kind of dish that never lets you down.

📞 Call 252-754-8288 to place your order now.
🚗 Takeout fast, made fresh, and always worth it.