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It's All About Herbs at the Ellington Farmers' Market Saturday May 30th 9-12

Growing herbs in container gardens, herbal spring detox, herbal experts on site, herbal plants and products sales and 40 vendors this week.

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Meet Your Herbs!

Join us this Saturday to Meet Your Herbs.....learn everything from growing them in pots, to harvesting and using them for healing and cooking. We will have an herbalist and experts from the Connecticut Herb Association to answer all of your questions about aroma therapy, detoxing with herbs and using herbs and spices in your favorite recipes. Mother Nature has been very kind to us this season and it looks like that trend will continue this week. Come early; many vendors have been selling out because of our increased popularity this season. Don’t forget to pack your reusable bags and baskets to bring home local, fresh goodies. Check out our new and/or guest vendors. See you Saturday from 9 - 12 at Arbor Park.

Meet Your Herbs Day Highlights:


Incorporating Herbs in Container Gardens
by Cathy Testa - 9:30 in front of the big gazebo

Spring Detox- by Herbalist Stacey Wood
10:30 in front of Whole Harmony Artisan Teas booth

Ask the Herb Experts - by CT Herb Association 9-12

Gayle’s Thyme - Herbs, Spices Aroma Therapy supplies

Herb plants - Pinnacle Produce, Sean Patrick Plants, Joe’s Veggies

Herbal Body Products - Blessed Creek, Toes to Nose Soaps

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Live Entertainment

Gypsy Jo, a singer-songwriter from the hills of New England, who brings an organic vibe with her acoustic guitar and calming vocals, will be performing this week from 9:30-11:30. Her indie-folk-rock sound developed out of her roots in classical piano and rock n’ roll, with dynamics varying from delicate finger-picking to emotionally powerful chords. Bring a chair and relax in the quaint setting of Arbor Park, it’s going to be a beautiful spring morning!

The Market is Matching SNAP Dollars

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HOW?

Present your EBT card at the Market Booth where you can request any dollar amount to be debited from your card. That amount will be given to you in the form of SNAP coins redeemable at the Ellington Farmers Market only. The market will match the amount of snap coins up to $20 per week. We deduct $20 from you EBT and give you $40 in SNAP coins to spend. This program will last until the $1000 budget is depleted.


A complete schedule, list of vendors and newsletter signup can be found on the Ellington Farmers’ Market website

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