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Farmers markets return
Gibbs Gardens: spring headquarters
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BY DAN WHISENHUNT
danwhisenhunt@reporternewspapers.net
People stocking up on sunshine after a
cloudy winter should add something fresh
to their routine.
Nothing could be fresher than produce
from farmers markets in the four Report
er Newspapers communities. Each has
something special to offer, and provides a
convenient excuse to stay outside. Go vis
it. Browse. Support a local business while
buying food that didn’t come frozen in a
box.
To make your trip a little easier, Report
er Newspapers has compiled this guide for
sampling local farmers markets.
Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Where is it? Cathedral of St. Philip,
2744 Peachtree Road, NW.
How long does it last? April 6 through
Dec. 14.
What time is it open? April through Sept.,
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Oct. through Dec., 9
a.m. to 12 p.m.
What can I find there?
Abundant Harvest Gardens of Winston:
Naturally grown fruits and vegetables.
Decimal Place Farm of Conley: Goat farm
selling artisanal goat cheeses.
Dubberly’s Seafood of Savannah: Sweet Savannah shrimp.
Hidden Springs Honey of Williamson: Naturally grown honey.
For a full listing of vendors, visit: www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com
FILE
Josephine Williams makes
“vegetable prints” at the
Peachtree Road Farmers Market.
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• Decks • Driveways • Efflorescence Cleaning • Grading & Drainage
• Historical Restorations • Masonry Maintenance Contracts
• Retaining Walls • Stone Patio Restoration & Sealing
• Stone/Tile Deck Waterproofing & Leak Repair
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After
Brookhaven
Farmers Market
Where is it? In the parking lot be
hind Haven and Valenza restaurants,
1441 Dresden Drive.
How long does it last? May 5 through
December.
What time is it open? Saturdays, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
What can I find there?
City Dog Market of Brookhaven: Natu
ral cat and dog food lines.
Sweet Tea Factory of Hapeville: Quality
food and beverages.
For a full listing of vendors, visit: http://
brookhavenfarmersmarket.com
Note: Use Drive-Thru Farmers Market is
scheduled to open April 18 at 3522 Ash-
ford-Dunwoody Road. It will operate from
3 to 8 p. m. on Tlmrsdays.
FILE
Rosalyn Self takes a slurp at the
Brookhaven Farmers Market.
