5. PEACHES are in!! Since it is our very first week with them, and they are in limited supply, the “early birds” will definitely get this “worm”…erm, Peck o’ Peaches! Sold at Dickie Brothers Orchard Table top of 3rd row, there will be more in the coming weeks, so please do not despair!
4. VINE-Ripened, summer-ready TOMATOES, grown in nearby West VA, on West Farm, by Pam. Many of you know here as the floral bouquet and wreath designer, but she has a way with ‘maters, and all of hers are picture perfect if that matters to you. THIS IS THEIR FIRST 2025-APPEARANCE WITH US!
3. MEALS – TO-GO. Snag you one from Kate before you get that hangry thang going on. Back with the following healthy meals: Lasagna, Pad Thai, Spring rolls and overstuffed Chickpea Wraps you’ll cry “uncle” over… Unbelievably tasty while being clean, healthy, lighter, gluten free and yes, plant based. Yes, Virginia, Dreams DO come true!
2. With plenty of summer still ahead, you have time to get your own fig tree transplanted into a bigger pot so you can still move it indoors to “weather” through it’s first winter (or two), but these too are now in limited supply, so don’t dawdle. Speak to Farmer Mitch of Paradox Farm to get best advice on making these organically-grown babies produce their best for you.
1. And finally, as Stevie Nicks once said….”Thunder only happens when it’s raining” so come early to avoid the worst of the rains expected after 11am.
Tra la la la laaah…. stick a fork in me, I’m DONE!!
Speaking of “forks”, and weather, here is your market FORK-CAST for tomorrow:
REMINDER THAT ALL OUR EGG VENDORS CARRY EGGS, BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO ASK FOR THEM OUT OF THEIR COOLERS.
FIRST ROW- from the bottom UP:
* Pam of West Farms WV (Back form vacay with VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES, Lamb, and of course, design-your-own-bouquets) ACCEPTS CC AND CASH
* Paradox Farm – Everything here is “beyond organic”, including Eggs, tender & hearty greens alike, vinegars from local fruits, CBD , Herbal Tea, and as always, check the ever-changing rotation of seasonal produce ACCEPTS VENMO AND CASH
* Little Hat Creek – ALL the organic starts & veggies, and Tony’s unscented goat’s milk soaps ACCEPTS VENMO, CC AND CASH
* Hearthstone Farms – A mini-farmers market all in one booth, Eggs, Poultry, Baked Goods, Produce, Preserves, Quiches, & possibly 28 more things, too! ACCEPTS VENMO, CC AND CASH
* 6 Bittersweets – THE MOST Elegant Cupcakes of Rockbridge County (no hyperbole here…IYKYK) ACCEPTS VENMO, CC AND CASH
* Hermitage Hollow – Fresh Produce, Eggs, canned goods, and more.
ACCEPTS CHECKS & CASH ONLY
* Refill Rockbridge – Only present at market every 2nd & 4th weeks, monthly
* Blueberry Hill at Still House – Heritage NO-SPRAY Blueberries, Blueberry Lemonade by the cup, Also rare finds of Heritage Blueberry Vine Wood products, all one-of-a-kind beautiful handcrafted wood objects, clock faces, pedestal stools, clothing or gun racks, walking sticks, jewelry and salt dishes, and soon, rainbow carrots, too (all raised with zero pesticides)
ACCEPTS APPLE-PAY, CASH-APP, VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
***NOTE: All egg vendors now keep their EGGS out of the sun till purchased, to comply with with USDA food-safety requirements during market hours ***
Climb UP the slope to the top of the market for:
Blue Ridge Cider Doughnut (Go Nuts for these HOT doughnuts, right out of the fryer!)
2ND ROW – from the bottom UP:
* Singing Earth Produce – If it grows, blooms, or flowers, Senor Adolfo’s got it!
ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Ritual Bread – Long Ferment SOURDOUGH from organic, local grains *****NEW ITEM: Apple Cakes OR Carrot Cake on alternating weeks – try them both*****
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Sensorium Herbals – For all your Herbal Healing needs
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Kelly’s Persian Foods –Authentic Baklava, anyone? Or “LIQUID SUNSHINE” , aka Lemon Saffron Syrup. ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Twista J Farm LLC – QUAIL eggs, regular eggs, all the meats, herd shares, sandwich loaf breads, Tallows/Lards & PET JERKY. ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
* Just Bee Apiary – Local Honeys, in various configurations, Candles, Beeswax-based body products. ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
*Abundant Life Kitchen, Lexington – Kate returns! All her delish treats with some samples, weather permitting, and already cooked, ready to heat ‘n eat meals. ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
***NOTE: All egg vendors now keep their EGGS out of the sun till purchased, to comply with with USDA food-safety requirements during market hours ***
THIRD ROW – from the bottom UP:
* Sunflower Flats – JoEllen, Produce, baked goods, soups, salads & spreads, plus homesteader gift items. Say “hi” to her husband Steve, who might just play you a song… PS – Jo & Steve have NEVER used any pesticides or chemicals – EVER! <3 #madskills
ACCEPTS CASH & CHECKS ONLY
* Val, with Rockbridge Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from the market!
* Blumengarten Designs – See Angelika for all your flowers & centerpieces and ALL the LAVENDER things! ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
* Bigfoot & Sons, LLC – Freshly grown Microgreens – samples available
ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
*Ulmer Mountain View Farms – Hydroponic and field-fresh produce.
ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
*Dickie Brothers Orchard – Currently featuring PEACHES, PLUMS & Blueberries, soon to have other stone fruit (cling free peaches and nectarines, eventually apples, too)
ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT CARDS & CHECKS
FOURTH ROW – Customer Parking, and:
* Aaron, The Knife Man – On-Site Sharpening Services and nut butter samples ACCEPTS CASH
* Maunsell Foods – The GF & Alpha-Gal safe treats & snacks
ACCEPTS APPLE-PAY, CREDIT CARDS, CASH AND CHECK **IF LOCAL, PLUS NATIONAL ID**
* Ferncliff Florals & Ferments – Regenerative Farmer of flowers & Veggies for Kimchi.
ACCEPTS VENMO, CREDIT CARDS, CASH & CHECKS
Absent from market July 9th:
Ferncliff Florals & Ferments – Regenerative farming never looked, or tasted so good…
Eat my treats
Razumov Ukrainian Bakery d/b/a Sweet & OK LLC
Mountaineer Munchkins Homestead
The Maury River Mushrooms Farm
All of the vendors above are expected back NEXT WEEK for 7-16-25 market!
Exception: Conifer Breads – away till last market of July as they continue to build out their own professional bakery facility in nearby Greenville, VA.