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Shop fresh: just 2 more weeks!
One of the very best things about North County is the Ferguson Farmers Market, which I would happily promote even if I wasn’t a former market employee. I’ve been to every farmers market in St. Louis, and I can honestly say that Ferguson’s is among the very best.
This time of the year, it’s bursting with beautiful fall veggies, meat, nuts, eggs, and baked goods, so shop fresh while you’re still able. The market is only open two more Saturdays.
Now is a perfect time for canning and preserving. Hubby and I just canned some salsa verde using our own fresh tomatillos. It’s easy and fun, and so delicious in the middle of winter!
So hit the farmers market this Saturday – 8am to noon, 20 S. Florissant Rd. The Buckhannon Brothers and Childgrove Country Dancers will be performing live; next week it’s Bob Case.
Overland Farmers Market has successful opening season
North County has been home to the award-winning Ferguson Farmers Market for seven years, and now we also have a second successful market. Overland launched its Saturday morning market in May and has had a steady stream of customers and vendors all season.
Located in the 2500 block of Woodson Road, the Overland Farmers Market requires that at least 80% of its vendors be local growers. The day I visited, they had Voss pecans, fresh loaves of bread, homemade salsas, a wide selection of produce, fresh eggs, and an incredible array of honey products from Stinger’s Natural Honey.
The market is open through the end of October – Saturdays from 8am to 2pm. It’s not quite as large as Ferguson’s market yet, but with strong support from the local community and business association, I think it has a bright future.
Joy Stinger and her wonderful honey
Are you getting ready for the big day? NOCO is a proud sponsor of the 3rd annual Live Well Ferguson 5K