Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

Mother figures come in so many forms. No matter who you’d like to honor this week (on Mother’s Day or any other day), farmers markets give you plenty of options for gifts, flowers, and special treats. Start the celebration with a simple breakfast in bed (or on a sunny porch, if that’s more her style). … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

fennel

Spring officially arrives on Tuesday! Most farmers markets around the region have opening dates starting in April and May, but we’ll have a rundown of times and locations for Buncombe County markets within the coming weeks. Though we still have a few weeks before we see spring produce like asparagus, rhubarb, or strawberries at markets, … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

green onions at North Asheville Tailgate Market, photo by Ashley Foster

Spring produce is continuing to arrive at farmers tailgate markets, and this week we’re beginning to see more of our favorite alliums, including spring onions, scallions, and even some shallots! Be on the lookout over the next few weeks for more spring favorites, as well as some early summer crops, including peas, cucumbers, summer squash, … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

pepper plants

Early-season plant starts, like snow peas, leafy greens, and cabbage are giving way to summer vegetables and herbs, including cucumbers, summer squash, tomatoes, and peppers. Farmers tailgate markets, in addition to offering plenty of ready-to-eat produce, are also a great resource for plant starts and gardening advice. Most of these frost-sensitive types should wait to go into the ground until temperatures won’t dip below freezing. (After Mother’s Day is the traditional guideline.) But you can choose and gather your starts now!

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Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

Area farmers tailgate markets continue to open outside for spring this week. In Buncombe County, Asheville City Market- South opened this past Wednesday (April 6) and Weaverville Tailgate Market and French Broad Food Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market both begins next Wednesday (April 13). For more market openings throughout Western North Carolina, check out 2016 Tailgate Market Opening Dates.

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Fresh at Farmers Markets This week

Spring is here! Last Friday was the official first day of spring, and with the change of season comes the opening of many of the region’s spring/summer/fall farmers tailgate markets. Winter markets and hours are still in effect for most markets, so it’s best to check their listing in our online Local Food Guide before leaving the house.

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