This July, The Granary has some red hot deals on cool pottery! We just received a new shipment of pottery, and we can't wait to get it out of our store and into your kitchen! Choose from a variety of colors and styles, including bowls,pie plates, bakeware, water kegs and more! We have a huge selection and we're sure to have a style that will compliment your summer kitchen or picnic table! So stop in our mall store, or take a drive out to the farm and take advantage of great summer savings at The Granary!

The Granary Farmstore currently has a number of great floor model markdowns! Are you in the market for a new bedroom suite? We currently have a number of complete suites marked down in the warehouse. Perhaps you are looking to add on to your current bedrooom suite; our warehouse is full of individual bedroom pieces. There are a number of styles and colors available. We also have great deals on dining room furniture, including table and chair sets, and hutches. Are you running out of room in your office? We have a variety of file cabinets that are priced to move! We also have great buys on computer armoires and entertainment centers! Looking to add a splash of new color to your living or family room? Stop on out at the farm and check out our selection of featured upholstery. We're sure to have a sofa or chair that will look great in your home.

In addition, the sale loft in the farm store is overflowing with drastically reduced giftware! Take an additional 25% off all sale prices in the loft! There are currently Christmas items, selected pottery, candles, linens and more marked down. These items won't last long, so drive on out to the farm and bring some home today!

The Granary is now proud to offer our new line of Amish storage barns. These aren’t your ordinary storage sheds! Quality craftsmanship is evident inside and out. There are six great styles to choose from with prices starting as low as $1241.00! All barns include the following features; treated skids, 25 year fiberglass shingles, 1/2” plywood roof sheathing, 2X10 top plate, galvanized exterior nails, air vents on each end, aluminum drip edge, double studded door jams, lock and key, and 1/4” cedar trim. Your options with these barns are practically endless! Some of the available options include windows, extra doors, ramps, flower boxes, wall height, your choice of paint or stain, cupolas, lofts and much more! Each model is available with premiere, deluxe or standard features. Whether you’re looking for a place to store your tools, toys, or lawn and garden supplies we are sure to have the shed for you! These sheds can also be made to make excellent playhouses or even cottages! It’s really up to you on how you want to use your shed. These sheds really need to be seen to be appreciated, so drive on out to the farm and see the quality for yourself!

Over the years we have had many requests for swing sets and playground equipment. Well ask no more! The Granary is now proud to offer Play Mor playground equipment. Play Mor playsets are made right in the heart of Amish country by qualified craftsmen. They offer superior construction and attention to detail, resulting in an exceptional value in home play equipment. There are many styles to choose from. You can even customize your play set to include one of many styles of towers, bridges, slides, sand boxes and the list goes on and on! Options and attachments can even be added on later. Your Play Mor playset is built to upgrade and expand as your family grows!The Granary and Play Mor also offer playhouses, sandboxes, picnic towers and more! Bring the kids out to the Farm store and try out all three of our display models. See for yourself the quality that is Play Mor playground equipment!

For years The Granary has been offering customers one of the area’s finest selection of outdoor and patio furniture. We have porch swings, gliders, A-frames and picnic tables. Our porch furniture is constructed of sturdy pressure treated white pine that will last for years, providing you and your family many hours of relaxation. If we don’t have what you are looking for don’t worry; your order will still arrive in time for that family reunion or summer get together. As part of our quick ship program, you can order your outdoor furniture one week, and we'll deliver it the next! Set up and delivery within our range is free and out of state shipping is available.

This month, let The Granary help you add a splash of summer color to your home! Independence Day is just around the corner, and The Granary has a great selection of Americana items at both locations. Our patriotic items are both tasteful and decorative. We also have Ohio bicentennial items. Ohio bicentennial items go great with Americana, and will show off that state pride! The Granary has Americana items for every room in your home; from the kitchen to the bath, and every room between! Summer also means many of you will be spending time on the links. The Granary has a wide range of golf items in stock at both locations. Whether you're looking for a golf print recliner for the den, or novelty golf balls for the course, the Granary has it!
OK, so maybe it only seems that it has rained for 40 days and nights, but The Granary still has Noah's Ark items! Our Farm location has a room tucked away in the corner just full of Noah's Ark items! Noah's Ark goes great in the nursery, or any room for that matter. Stop on out at the farm and take a look before they float away!
We know many of you have lake cottages or summer getaways, but did you know we have items for your cottage? Both stores have cabin/fishing related items that will spruce up that old lake house! We also have lighted outdoor lighthouses that will look great out by the water, in the garden, or even the front yard!
Last but not least, you can bring the sights and scents of summer into the home with candles, floral arrangements or pictures. Both Granary locations are loaded with summer florals and pictures. We also have new Keeper of the Light candles in refreshing summer scents!
Not sure if certain items or colors will work in your home? No problem! Just ask one of our trained sales staff in either store, they'll be more than happy to help you accent your home for summer!

This month's recipes come from the "Gooseberry Patch: Bees & Me" cookbook. These recipes are sure to make any backyard gathering or family dinner a hit!

Pot Roast On The Grill
Renee Hobler & Orville Lowe
pg. 187

2 lb. chuck roast
6 new potatoes, quartered
1 medium onion, quartered
3 carrots, sliced
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms
1 to 2 stalks celery, sliced

On a very hot grill, brown roast on both sides, only long enough to sear. Place roast on a large piece of heavy duty foil and place veggies on top of meat. Wrap up and seal edges tightly. Bake in covered grill 30 minutes each side.

Independence Day Shortcake
Candy Hannigan
pg. 273

2 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2 T. butter, melted
2 T. granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. plus 1 T. cream
1/4 c. sugar
Stawberries & blueberries (3/4 c. per serving)
whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream

Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until fine crumbs. Mix egg and cream together. Blend into dry ingredients. Knead dough lightly on floured surface. Divide dough in half. Pat out each half to about 1/2" thick. Cut one-half with round biscuit cutter and place on greased cookie sheet. Cut other half with star cookie cutter and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until done. After 6 minutes, brush stars with melted butter and sprinkle with red tinted sugar. Continue baking until done. Wash and dry fruit, slice strawberries. Toss with 2 T. sugar for each cup of fruit and chill for an hour or more. Assemble as follows (for each serving)...round scone,heaping spoon of whipped topping, 3/4 cup fruit, star scone, small blob of topping, whole strawberry. Serves 6-8.

If you like these recipes, you can find more at The Granary. The Granary has a great selection of Gooseberry Cookbooks. Do you have a recipe to share? If so, e-mail me at mike@ggbarn.com.

Go to our new Message Board where we have it set up for you to ask questions about your household. Or use it to communicate ideas for the home, or garden. This is a new service and will remain as long as there are people using it. It's for you the customer so stop by periodically to see what's new. Click Here