Muskegon Farmers Market

Plant Perennials in the Fall

Webmaster — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:20:39 +0000

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.

Laughing Tree Bakery

Webmaster — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:13:28 +0000

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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Harvest Festival- 2011

Webmaster — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:55:57 +0000

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.

Our Youngest Vendor

Webmaster — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:44:08 +0000

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.

Our “Star Supporters”

Webmaster — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:03:24 +0000

“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

Zucchini with Lemon and Parmesan

Webmaster — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:30:16 +0000

Here is a tasty recipe for the zucchini that you can buy at the Farmers Market. Click here for the recipe.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Webmaster — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:17:33 +0000

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

Steele Middle School Students Cleanup the Farmers Market

Webmaster — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:42:36 +0000

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

New Vendor Application

Webmaster — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:01:34 +0000

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 Pie

Webmaster — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:48:40 +0000

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.)