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CDA Seeks Books as Birthday Gifts
BRING DONATIONS OF PRE-KINDERGARTEN BOOKS
AS Early Childhood Learning Birthday Gifts
This year CDA, Child Development Association and the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market are partnering for an absolutely wonderful project and cause. There is nothing like the gift of knowledge and creative wonder that a book can offer a child. Dreams are made, the relationship bond of parent & child is reinforced, and that tender moment of together time during bedtime stories encourages and strengthens a child’s world.
The need and solution are simple – New (or like-new) ...
Oli +Ve Special
April 11 – 20
Oli +Ve
1003 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 30075
770-587-4244
www.oliandve.com
Bring a selfie picture (on your phone to show) from your visit to the Chattahoochee Nature Center Plant Sale, Barrington Hall, or Farmer’s Market during the week of the Roswell Azalea Festival and receive 15% off your purchase of oils/vinegars. Valid for the days of April 11-20th only indegenerique.fr.
Roswell Azalea Festival
Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market will host an azalea sale to benefit an endowment at Roswell's Cottage School.
The inaugural Roswell Azalea Festival hopes to raise thousands of dollars to cover education costs for students with
special needs. The Cottage School serves children with unique resources that are typically unavailable in traditional schools.
Half of the children attending the school receive financial assistance.
The event will span April 11-20 and include a Gala Event, Invitational Golf Tournament, Garden Tour, plant sale,
and sale of special ...
Spring Kale Salad – Sunflower Seeds, Pears and Cheese!
Spring Kale Salad
Ingredients
2 bunches of kale, washed, de-stem, leaves chopped
1 pear, chopped or sliced (may substitute strawberries)
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup shredded cheese, parmesan or rubusto
salt to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Whisk the rice & balsamic vinegars, maple syrup, & olive oil in a bowl.
Toss dressing with chopped kale.
Season with salt. Toss in pear, seeds, and cheese.
Vendor Line-Up – Updated list!
We feel incredibly fortunate to be one of the most popular farmers markets in the Atlanta area. One indication of this is we are always swamped with vendor applications, so much so that we maintain a healthy waiting list. Another indication is the best vendors, the ones you visit most often, want to return year after year. Here is a glimpse of the smiling faces and fresh products you will see this year. Come greet old friends and make new ones.
Mountain Earth Farms
Clark’s Farm
Buice Family Farms
Rock Hill Farms
Dragonfly Farms
Harvest Table Farm
Southern Belle ...
Fresh from the Farm
It's spring in Roswell and that means our local, family farms are bursting with
cool-weather vegetables, herbs, fruits, and live plants of the season. Here is a sample of what we expect:
Red head lettuce
Kale
Arugula
Swiss chard
Green head lettuce
Leaf lettuce mix
Spinach
Onions
Collards
Beets
Acorn squash
Butternut squash
Watercress
Poss Asparagus
Radish
Dandelion greens (Italian Chicory)
Strawberries (possibly 2nd market of season)
Tomato plants
Herb seedlings: Lavender, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary
Flower seedlings: Impatiens and Geraniums
Smooth Transition Set for New Market Manager
Chef Woody Back, President of the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market Association, is delighted to announce Tricia Nitti as Market Manager for 2015. She is taking the position left vacant by former volunteer Market Manager, Michael McLane. Michael will remain on the Board as Director of Marketing. Customers and vendors alike, will recognize Ms. Nitti as a weekly representative at her son’s booth, Sasha’s Spice Mill.
Ms. Nitti comes to the Roswell market after managing the highly successful River Church Farmers Market for three years. Ms. Nitti is recognized ...
What is local?
The USDA considers "local" to be 400 miles or within the state the product is sold.
The Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market considers local 100 miles.
Go Local
Fun, shimmery tatoos for all ages!
Saturday May 10th is a special day at the market! Our special guest artist, Meghan Garcia-Salas with Sacred Lotus Henna, will join us to create beautiful sparkly, shimmery, and glittery tatoos for all of our market kids.
They're safe, made with organic materials and can last up to 2 weeks.
Let the magic begin!
For more information, call Megan at 770-332-4320 or visit www.sacredlotushenna.com
