Friday, May 17, 2013
It's the seventh year for the weekend favorite on Kings Court.
It's that time of year again. Fresh produce and crisp conversation will be in abundant supply as the Haddonfield Farmers Market kicks off its seventh season today. It's the third year the market has been located on Kings Court, after several years near the PATCO parking lot off of Kings Highway. The market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October, rain or shine. A vendors list includes: Respond Bakery Music Saturday is being provided by Boulevard Express.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Farmers markets throughout South Jersey—some weekly events, some roadside shops—have begun selling fresh produce, local goods and more. Find out when your favorite market will open.
The first week of May brings a flurry of farmers market openings to South Jersey. Whether you want to eat organic or support local farmers, there are plenty of options throughout the region. Our local roundup focuses on farmers markets in and near our South Jersey Patch sites (Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, Gloucester Township, Haddonfield-Haddon Township, Moorestown and West Deptford). But if we missed your favorite South Jersey farmers market, add it in the comments section below. Springdale Farm Market is a mainstay in Cherry Hill, and the township’s last working farm. The market has a selection of produce, baked goods, pasta, sauces and condiments and more. Opens: Year-round Where: 1638 South Springdale Road, Cherry Hill When…
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate than with apple picking in honor of Johnny Appleseed Day?
In children’s books, Johnny Appleseed is often portrayed as a fun, historical fellow who wears a cooking pot on his head and disperses apple seeds wherever he travels. Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrated on Sept. 25 each year, celebrates his birth, life, and generosity. John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, was a Massachusetts-born philosopher and philanthropist, who, beginning in 1802, wandered through northern and Midwestern states planting apple nurseries. His trees fed many settlers, and he was loved wherever he went. Now the apple doesn’t fall far from the holiday. Fall brings forth a time for harvest, and apple picking is a fun fall activity that family and friends can do together. Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Road in Medford, has…
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Tomatoes and strawberries and bears...oh my!
The Haddonfield Farmers Market kicked off its sixth season Saturday at Kings Court. Here's a video to prove it.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Haddonfield Patch will be there to help celebrate.
The Haddonfield Farmers Market kicks off its sixth season Saturday at Kings Court. The theme will be “Celebrating Our Sustainable Community” and Haddonfield Patch will there to help celebrate, too. Please come up and say hi and grab some free Patch swag. The new hours this year will be 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The borough environmental commission will hold a Green Fair at Kings Court on opening day. The commission and the borough Green Team will also be showcasing local merchant’s sustainability efforts. "Each week's offerings are dependent on the growing season, harvests and availability," according to the market's website. "Live green—eat seasonally! It's the best way to stay healthy, keep in touch with nature and support local …
Lauren Burgoon
10:39 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Joan, There is a contact page on http://haddonfieldfarmersmarket.org -- that's probably the best place to get your questions answered. more ›