SATURDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PENINSULA’S FINEST!

The next market is on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th

It’s seriously hard to believe that we’ve already reached the stage where we’re counting down to our final market of the season, but we have: just 5 markets left before we get to our final one on Thanksgiving weekend!

We’re almost at the end of August, and, yes, the days are getting shorter, but the harvest is getting bigger.  We’re seeing the first of the winter squashes even as we revel in the best of the watermelons and cantaloupes and plums.  Apples and pears are plentiful, as are tomatoes and greens and peppers of every colour.  Captain Pete will only be attending the next two markets (Sept. 5 and 12) and then he’s done for the season, so if you want to stock up on seafood for the winter, now’s the time!  

We have a new crafter joining us this week – DIRTBAG LAUNDRY showcases one-of-a-kind upcycled clothes and jewelry; and we’re happy to have the return of one of our long-term vendors – TK CLOTHING is back with merino kids’ (and adults’) comfortable, stylish clothing.

We’re so pleased to have AN & BEN back to entertain us this week – their 2nd much-anticipated  visit to the market this year!  You’ll want to plan your morning so that you have lots of time to shop (so MUCH great food, baking, crafting), and lots of time to sit and enjoy the music!

At the Learning Table this week, we welcome the FRIENDS OF NORTH SAANICH PARKS. This amazing volunteer group removes invasive plants from every one of North Saanich’s many, many parks, a monumental job (because we’d bet that most people have no idea how blessed we are with parks in this district!)

BEYOND THE CURB is set up every week to provide recycling collection as a way to increase recycling convenience for residents for materials that are not collected at the curb, specifically styrofoam and flexible plastic.  This program makes it easy to be part of the solution, and we’re delighted to provide the space and encouragement to make it a success!

We’re excited that the market is now part of the  BC Association of Farmers’ Markets Nutrition Coupon Program. This program is a healthy eating initiative that supports farmers’ markets and strengthens food security across British Columbia.  They’ll have a small table set up at the market with additional information.