Welcome to Bloomington’s Local Business Hub — your go-to resource for discovering independent businesses, community-rooted services, and creative entrepreneurs across Bloomington and Monroe County.
From homegrown shops and skilled tradespeople to wellness providers, artists, and nonprofits, this directory is built to spotlight the people and places that make Bloomington thrive.
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THE CHARITABLE HANDYMANTODAY’S “HEADS UP” MESSAGE: Now’s the time to give me a call if you are thinking about cleaning your flowers beds or vegetable gardens. I can help you clean and prep those beds, deliver mulch, pick up and deliver items from the nursery or garden stores, etc. Last week helped a woman to till her garden bed in prep for planting and mowed her lawn.Do you have work that needs to be done in your home, yard, auto, or business but have a limited budget? Here are some examples of the services I can provide at little to no cost to you:HOME:power wash decks and sidingpainting indoor or outdoorhouse/garage clear outswallpaper hangingwindow cleaninglight repairYARD:brush and leaf removalgrass cuttingsnow removalcleaning of flower gardensjunk or trash removal ($26 landfill charge)AUTO:detailingsmall body repairspaintingflat tire and tire changejump startsYou buy or supply the materials, and I supply the labor and tools.I will accept trade or cash donations for the work done.Can give references upon request.call Dave Hatchett at 812-276-9601
When I started my business 18 years ago, I knew there were other chileheads across the US. What a pleasure it has been to discover so many of you share my passion. I prefer not to grow hybrids and favor the superior taste of open-pollinated varieties. Keeping heirloom seeds alive and viable is the key to preserving our biogenetic diversity. The flooding that wiped out my 1998 crop really drove home the point of how fragile an individual seed bank can be. Large commercial agricultural companies focus more and more on hybrids that reduce the varieties the home gardener can try, especially if they wish to try their hand at seed saving. With the controversy surrounding patented and bioengineered seed, I am more than ever committed to preserving and sharing chile seeds. Even though I have bred some of my own varieties, I would never dream of patenting them. Chiles are meant to be shared. Although I do not sell seeds, I am always willing to trade. If you are looking for a type of pepper or are fondly remembering a chile from a past family garden, please let me know. I will do my best to track it down and make it available to chile lovers everywhere.My plants always have been and always will be grown naturally, without any chemicals or pesticides. No federal certification labelling program will change the way that I farm. We have a term in Indiana to describe agricultural products that are produced naturally and sustainably: Hoosierganic. When you see our Hoosierganic logo, you know you are purchasing a product that has been produced with methods to protect our environment and for future generations as well.Products available at the Bloomington Community Farmers Market, and our greenhouse at 1704 Weimer Road.
A site dedicated to the exploration and ecstasy of chocolate. The Chocolate Priestess will lead “Saturday Sacraments” by taking the reader through the experience of one type of chocolate or one company’s offering described in all five senses. Other postings will review other types of chocolate, cocoa related products, and events, along with thoughts about chocolate in the news and culture under various headings that you can find on the side menu.
Each apartment comes equipped with washer and dryer hookup, plentiful cabinet space, a large sunken garden bathtub, and updated kitchen appliances -including dishwasher, microwave and garbage disposal. Select apartments have lofts, bay windows, balconies, patios and fireplaces. The comforts and amenities continue on our large, rustic 58 acre property with swimming or sunning at one of our two outdoor sparkling pools, fishing at one of our stocked, spring fed ponds, or take a hike along our wooded hiking trail or running path that runs right by College Mall. As a resident of The Fields, even your pet can join in the fun at out off-leash Dog Park. We have responsive 24 hour maintenance, two separate health and fitness facilities, large garages available for rent and high speed internet.
Offering music education to adults and children. Programming includes one-on-one lessons, group classes, piano tuning, and instrument rentals. Trendy downtown venue with event space in the back for concerts, live music performances and events.
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