Ford Lincoln of Franklin places a new vehicle every Saturday in front for new car buyers. Thanks for being our corporate sponsor!
The day started off a bit chilly this past Saturday, but it warmed up nicely at the market. We even saw a couple of people with shorts on! It must have been all of those tell-tale signs of spring throughout the market that made that happen, like the plant starts for gardens from Paradise Produce and the happy colors of little Dutch iris and buttercups from Blooming Meadows. And those massive ferns from Purple Tree Farm had everyone thinking about prettying up their porches for the warm weather. Lots of new Franklinites came to the market for the very first time and some out-of-town folks too, including a family from Hawaii. So all in all, it was a pretty good day at the market.
Purple Tree Farm has beautiful ferns and other new plants for spring
Garden starter plants grown right on the farm at Paradise Produce
Garden starter plants sold fast at market
Herbs and lettuces starters from Earth Advocate Research Farm
‘Local Farmers are sharing their vegetable plants for all market customers
Tomato plants from Kirkview Farms deliver sweet tomatoes for your home garden
And with warmer weather, things really start jumping at the Franklin Farmers Market with special days and events. In fact, we’ll kick off the summer season in May with a special day that will make your taste buds oh-so-happy. Details are coming soon!
This young couple are exited to find healthy tomato plants for their home garden
Young farm hand Dylem helps out at Hatcher Milk stand
Fresh Lettuce and green onions from Pilgrims Produce
Kale, collards, spinach and squash from Kirkview Farm
Just picked fresh lettuce mix from Norton Family Farm
Shiitake Mushrooms from Gardner’s Grove
Easter crosses from Time Traveler Treasures
Finally, there was a little confusion this past Saturday about when the market opens and when it closes. All through the month of April, the market will open at 8am and close at noon. That gives the early birds a chance to get in and out of the market quicker but for you socializers, it’s an extra hour to eat good food and have good conversations while shopping at the market.
Wonderful goodies home baked at Lucy’s Kitchen
Even on a cold windy day customer pack the market
Jams, Jellies and Breads from Jones Mill Farm
Home baked cinnamon rolls from Pappa C Pies
Beautiful Spring Flowers from Blooming Baskets
And with the arrival of spring, we’ve started playing in the dirt. The preparation of the Growing Kids garden has begun and soon, a lot of young gardeners will be planting and learning about food and the environment. Classes at the Growing Kids Educational Garden are free and designed for kids from Pre-K to 3rd grade. It’s a hands-on, creative fun way to find out where food really comes from. 
