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 (on Mother’s Day or any other day), Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets are stocked with flowers, treats, and plenty of gift ideas for the special
The long awaited flush of strawberries is here! Strawberries are a special type of food magic—they are the first fruit to ripen making them classic harbingers of spring and they are the only fruit that grows its seeds on the outside. With more Vitamin C than oranges, strawberries are not actually a berry but an
As we await more abundant spring produce, one veggie (or fungi, rather) you’ll be able to find year-round are mushrooms! Local mushroom growers and cultivators are plentiful at spring markets and you can find a variety of fungi to add to your cooking this week, including oysters, shiitake, lion’s mane, chestnut, maybe even notorious wild-foraged
As more markets open over the coming weeks—like Enka Candler Farmers Market on Thursday, April 24—this annual reopening is a vital opportunity to support local farmers who play a crucial role in sustaining our regional food systems and economies. To help make your trip to market more exciting and easeful, here are some simple tips
Now that the region has finally seen some April showers and warmer temperatures, things are ramping up and spring produce is well on its way. Yes, that’s right, the first ramps, asparagus, and strawberries are finally here! As icons of spring, these fruits and veggies have long been the first signifiers of the start of
With the arrival of the new season we welcome the return of farmers markets and the dozens of vendors that come with them! With more than 100 farmers markets across the Appalachian Grown region, more markets will reopen throughout the spring. Many of these markets offer SNAP incentives and other promotional programs. Search for markets
Farmers tailgate markets are getting ready for a new season with a few shifts in operating hours coming up over the next few weeks. As many farmers make their long-awaited return after a likely hard winter of recovery, this growing season is the time to support the small farms in our region. Below is a
Winter greens like lettuces, kale, collards, chard, spinach, arugula, mustard greens, bok choy and more are still abundant at Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets. While it is officially Spring as of last Thursday, we are still awaiting more abundant spring crops and for more tailgate markets to reopen—soon! Stay tuned for next week for the
Spring is right around the corner—the official Vernal (spring) Equinox happening next week on Thursday, March 20. The annual date varies each year between March 19 and 21 and marks the Northern Hemisphere’s tilt towards the sun resulting in more hours of daylight, rising temperatures, and a new burst of energy. Springtime is brimming with
If you ever find yourself stumped on what to cook, there’s always breakfast! Of course, there is the classic bacon, eggs, and toast—all of which can be sourced at Buncombe County Farmers Tailgate Markets now—but why not mix it up and try something new with a seasonal flare. Maybe you are not sure what to