THURSDAYS 10:00 to 2:00
SHOP LOCAL & BUY LOCAL!
This week, August 7th through August 13th, is National Farmers’ Market Week! I’m celebrating by coming home from the Market this Thursday with all the best Virginia has to offer—from Apricots to Zucchini—and everything in between.For a special Farmers’ Market Week gift for YOU, be sure to enter our raffle for some fun Farmers Market goodies! Look for the sign-up table at the Market.This week at the Market: green beans, blackberries, blueberries, canary melons, cantaloupe, fresh sweet corn, cucumbers (regular and pickling), eggplant, nectarines, okra, peaches, peppers (sweet and hot), plums, squash (yellow, zucchini, golden zucchini, pattypan), tomatoes (slicing, heirloom, cherry, grape), watermelons. There always seems to be a surprise or two that sneaks in.
Fresh free-ranged eggs and local raw honey are available, as well as local jams, jellies, and pickles.
All of our favorites will be here this week—6 Peaks Pantry with fun freeze-dried fruits, veggies, and treats; Leek and Thistle with entrée’s and soups ready to take home for later; Phal’s Café with Asian noodle bowls, spring rolls, and kebobs; and Unkol Chuck with his authentic Brunswick Stew (still made in cast-iron kettles).
Great Harvest Bread Co. with fresh baked goods; Snyder Family Farms with free-ranged poultry and other products; Brekkie Waffles with gluten-free sweet or savory waffles; and My Empanada with a variety of this treat. For dessert—fresh-made Baklava from Time for Sweets.
Cool off with fresh-squeezed lemon or limeade from Bampy’s. One-of-a-kind crafts from local artisans are always available.
We’re here every Thursday from 10 until 2 in the parking lot of The Great Big Greenhouse.
