When to Plant Perennials
You can transplant perennials any time of year, but the best time is autumn when the air is cool and the ground is warm. In the fall, the growth cycle concentrates more on the root growth necessary for a long productive life. They’ll also bloom the following summer, while the spring-planted perennials don’t usually bloom the first year. Perennials generally stand up to cold weather better than hot, but they need several weeks of mild growing weather to get started.
We have a wide vairety of perennial plants on sale at the Farmers Market.
One of our vendors, Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery, has received a wonderful review from the Food & Recipes section of Examiner.com in Grand Rapids.
Click here to read how Laughing Tree Brick Oven Bakery makes their signature bakery products. They make their own yeast, use solar energy and burn locally-cut wood to fuel their huge oven. Every Saturday at Market they sell out. They have many loyal customers who rave about their products. Come to the Muskegon Farmers Market to see and taste for yourself.
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Muskegon Farmers Market Fall Festival – 2011
- When: Saturday, September 24th 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Where: Muskegon Farmers Market, 700 Yuba st. Between Spring & Marquette
- Great Music! Featuring Tom Udell on the Visser stage & Josh Rose on the J. W. stage
- Fun for the whole family: Crafts, “Bouncin off the walls” inflatables, pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks & oodles of giveaways
- Food by Woody’s Just Klassics: Pig Roast, Carmel Apple Wedges & much more at great prices!
- Regular hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. until Thanksgiving
- Saturdays only: Thanksgiving-Christmas. Yes Christmas! We sell wreaths, trees, swags & more!
Be sure to visit our Star Supporters. Look for the sign at their booth.
The youngest vendor at the Muskegon Farmers Market is just 9 years old. Sebastian Kuipers (boy in the center) sells gourmet lemonade from his stall in the Market. Read about this enterprising young entrepreneur here.
“Star Supporters” are those farmers and other vendors at the Market who support our advertizing campaign. Below is a list of the vendors who have contributed so far. We are very grateful for their support.
Boersma Greenhouses- beguiling produce
Kimi’s Colors- Tie Die to die for
Maple Island Pie Company- pie heaven
Dekuiper’s Kettle Korn- dazzling korny sweetness
Bishop Farm- gorgeous annuals
K U Kandles- olfactory delights
2 Grannies Creations- pillows, blankets & more
River’s End- astilbe to zebra grass
Bailey’s- scrumptious sauces & salsa
J O Blueberries- blueberry bliss
Laughing Tree Bakery- organic local grain greatness
The Cheese Lady- specialty cheese, vinegar & oil
The Apron Lady- aprons for all & made with love
Spirit Kettle Corn- an all American treat
Creswick Farms- marvelous meats
The Dutch Bakery- old world goodness
Leutzinger’s- luscious fruits
TerAvest Farm- tasty veggies
Jean’s Produce- juicy goodness
Wagner’s- wonderful fruits & veggies
Kathy’s Produce- enticing local & exotics
Cheryl’s Plants & Things- precious perennials
D & M Farms- delicious veggies
Hoffer Greenhouses- heavenly produce
Rio’s Produce- home grown & exotics
The Flower Farm- fragrant floras
Afton Orchard- absolutely amazing fruit
Funny Farm- homegrown organics
Potato Joe’s- passionate perennials
Witt Brothers- wildly good veggies & fruit
Funny Farm- famous organics
Robert’s Produce- remarkable foods
Maple Creek Sugars- yummy honey & syrups
Stoney Acres- scrumptious fruits
Muma Farm- magnificent fruit
Visser’s Farms- voluptuous veggies
Dain’s Orchard- delectable fruit
Nana’s Garden- never better baked goods
Polet’s Processing- mouthwatering smoked dog bones
PK’s-Photo-Art-Tile- photo tiles
Pet Chef Express- healthy pet food & toys
Jobey’s Greenhouse- ardent annuals
J & D Farms- luscious fruits/veggies/flowers
Heiss Hillside Flowers- happy annuals
Fishmonger’s Wife- fresh whitefish
JW Greenhouses- mezmerizing mums
Uncle Bill’s Taco Wagon- miraculous food
Here is a tasty recipe for the zucchini that you can buy at the Farmers Market. Click
here for the recipe.
Strawberries are coming into season at the Farmers Market. Come down and buy them for this delicious summer recipe.
Click on this link for the recipe: Strawberry and Spinach Salad 
After a long, snowy winter, the Muskegon Farmers Market grounds were littered with debris from excess snow that was hauled to the site. On April 25, a class of 40 students from Steele Middle School under the direction of Julie Wernette, Ashley Glover and Chandra Sabo donated their labor and energy to pick up the larger pieces of trash left from melted snow. 
As part of their curriculum, they do service work for their community. Their professionalism was apparent as they not only picked up trash like stray plastic bags, but kindly relocated a few turtles and gently prodded a few snakes back to the nearby creek bed.
The Muskegon Farmers Market gives a huge thank you to these wonderful, willing workers: Mary Scott, Julie Wernette, Ashley Glover, Chandra Sabo, their students and the staff of Steele Middle School.
Lori Gomez-Payne
Market Master
Are you interested in selling at the Muskegon Farmers Market? All persons interested in selling at the Muskegon Farmers Market for the first time must fill out a “New Vendor Application”. For your convenience, you can download the form at the link below. This form must be filled out and can be mailed to the address given on the form or dropped off at the Market Office during Market hours, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. , Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday during the season.
Information about the rules and procedures of the Market can also be downloaded at the link below.
New Vendor Application
Market Rules and General Procedures
Rhubarb is coming into season now at the Farmers Market now. Why not buy some and try out this delicious recipe. It is perfect with some vanilla ice cream. Click here to download the recipe. (Note: the second page comes up first and is blank. Recipe is on the first page.)
