With spring markets in full flush, there are plenty of options to honor and spoil the mother figure in your life. No matter who you’d like to honor this week, Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets are stocked with flowers, treats, and plenty of gift ideas for the special person in your life.
Getting flowers from farmers markets means they will stay fresh longer and they support local farms in our region—something moms certainly enjoy. Look for one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day arrangements as well as single bloom bouquets from Carolina Flowers (Asheville City Market), Blazing Star Flowers (River Arts District Farmers Market), Tucker’s Garden (West Asheville and North Asheville markets), Full Sun Farm (North Asheville and Leicester markets), and more. If your mother would prefer a houseplant to last for years to come, or perennial herbs for the garden, check out Kindland Farm (Asheville City, River Arts District, and Weaverville markets) and Hog Back Ridge Herb Farm (North Asheville Tailgate Market) along with many others.
Of course we all deserve a treat, but moms especially do! Find adorably-shaped macarons with gluten-free and dairy-free options from Beeswax and Butter (North Asheville and River Arts District Markets), many types of croissants and pastries from French Broad Pastry (Asheville City, North Asheville, Black Mountain, and West Asheville markets), and gluten-free baked goods options from Dolci di Maria (North Asheville and West Asheville markets). If your mother prefers a savory type of treat or a specialty item to cook with, find infused salts and vinegars, compound butters, and more from Wild Goods (Asheville City, West Asheville, River Arts District, and East Asheville markets).
Treat your mom to a special self care day. Imagine a warm tea with local honey, relaxing herbal medicines, and a local-beeswax candle to boot. Asheville Tea Company is back at North Asheville Tailgate Market along with Well Seasoned Table with a variety of tea and culinary spices, too. New Roots Market Garden (North Asheville Tailgate Market) has fresh chamomile that makes for a wonderfully calming tea or infused into baked goods. Find gorgeous local beeswax candles from North Star Candle Co. that are sure to match that special feeling your mom gives you. If your mother has unfortunately passed on, snag some of these items to honor her and give yourself some of that nurturing motherly love she gave you.
Still stumped for ideas? Support your mother figure’s favorite market by picking up a tote bag, t-shirt, or other market merch so they can sport it in style and feel good about supporting the market. Fill that tote back with produce and market goods for a thoughtful boost.
Please note that North Asheville Tailgate Market will be relocating to the YMCA in Woodfin for May 9 only due to UNC Asheville’s commencement ceremony.
At spring markets, find a variety of produce including leeks, green onions, collards, cabbage, cucumbers, broccoli, lettuces, mixed greens, Asian greens, turnips, radishes, parsnips, carrots, and more. You’ll also find farm-fresh eggs, cheese, bread, pastries, fermented products, drinks, and prepared foods. As always, you can find information about farms, tailgate markets, and farm stands, including locations and hours, by visiting ASAP’s online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org.