Happy Fall!! The Fall officially arrived last week and the market is filling up with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and greens. I would like to send a HUGE thank you out to all of our wonderful customers for helping us gather items to send to the NC Diaper Bank as they support families that were …
Pick Up Fresh Fall Veggies at Wellness Wednesday
Fall officially begins September 22. The change in the season can be seen at market as the produce changes. Tasty squash and greens are a sure sign that Fall has arrived. The veggies that grow during the Fall are full of amazing nutrients that help protect our bodies from the colds that circulate as the …
Settle into the Fall season at the farmers’ market
It is hard to believe, but the Fall Equinox on September 22 is the official mark of the beginning of Autumn. The nights will start to get longer, leaving daylight shorter as cool weather begins to settle in. Birds and butterflies will begin migrating to warmer areas and we will begin setting sweaters and scarves …
Durham Farmers’ Market is closed on Saturday, September 15
Based on the information regarding Hurricane Florence, the market will be closed on Saturday, September 15. The Durham Farmers’ Market’s policy is to remain open rain or shine unless we determine that it will be unsafe for vendors and customers. We are committed to our customers and to ensuring that we are open the days …
Stock Up on Groceries at Wellness Wednesday
We look forward to seeing you at market today! The rest of the week our farmers will be busy preparing their animals, crops, farms, and homes for the weather we have coming in at the end of the week. Stop by market today to pick up easy to slice peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. There will also …
Spend a relaxing Saturday morning with us at the farmers’ market!
These warm summer temperatures are hanging on and we’re all looking forward to a little relief once Fall arrives at the end of the month. Right now is a time of transition for our farmers and you’ll notice new produce appearing on their tables in the upcoming weeks. If you have a favorite Summer fruit …
Stock Up on School Lunch Supplies at Wellness Wednesday
We hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend and spent time with your family and friends! Our awesome farmers and their teams were hard at work getting ready for market today and taking care of their farm. Now that school is back in session, it is time to get ready to fill those lunch boxes! …
Branching out at the farmers’ market: Squash
With so many varieties of produce available at the farmers’ market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or to always go back to what you know. I challenge you to branch out, try something new, and ask questions to the folks who grow your food. They can help you discover your next favorite pepper, tomato, squash, …
Kickoff Labor Day weekend at the market & stock-up for your cookouts!
We hope you spend time with family and friends during this long holiday weekend. And for those of you who made it through the first week of school – congratulations! It’s always challenging to adjust to new routines so we hope you’re able to slow down, share a delicious meal with loved ones, and spend …
Get ready for back-to-school & celebrate the end of August at the market!
These past few days of cooler weather remind us that fall is right around the corner. Even though I know the temperatures will warm up again, I cannot help but be excited for a new season and new produce to arrive in the upcoming weeks. Summer crops are slowing down at the market so be …