This Weekend - June 27 - At the WCGM!

Another weekend, another WCGM! I’m happy to report that we have somehow found favor again in the eyes of Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz, Cecily Tynan, John Bolaris, and Mother Nature, as they are forecasting sunny skies and beautiful temperatures for Saturday morning. This is a far cry from last weekend’s weather. With temps in the low 80's, and the sun bright in the sky, I would say we are in for "Perfect Grower's Market Weather."

Thank YOU, local news station weather forcasters.

With nothing to hold back Market Goers, the WCGM will be going strong from 9am – 1pm. June is almost behind us, so we can rest assured that Market will be yielding more and more fruit. Come check out the fresh produce, soaps, baked goods, cheeses and jarred preserves. This weekend we should have an appearance from Bryer Apiary’s honey as well!

Last week, I shared with you one of the many reasons I have a growing love for the West Chester Grower’s Market. This week I will share with you reason #2:

They care about the environment

The Earth we live on is at the heart of what these Market Vendors do. I’m hoping one of these days I can go and check out one of our Market farms. I would love to see what it takes to keep up with the produce they grow, the livestock they raise, and the ground they till. There is a direct relationship with the work our vendors labor for and the environment: our world is their inspiration, the precious soil beneath our feet is their canvas, and the Great Outdoors is their boardroom. The EARTH is their profession. I have a huge respect for that. I find comfort in the face that most (if not all) of the produce and products sold at the WCGM are natural, organic and/or environmentally friendly.

How can you not love that?!?

Even the events at the WCGM have the environment in mind: One highlight for this weekend is the Composting Demonstration, which will be presented at 10:00am by the Chester County Extention Service. Come learn about the benefits of composting and how to begin composting at home. Those who signed up and paid $20 last week will be able to take a composter home and put their newfound knowledge to use!

Weekend Market News:

1) Composting Demonstration – 10am

2) Next week (July 4) – Come celebrate July 4^th and get free snow cones! More info to come.

I hope to see you at the Market this weekend. Come out, and show not only your support for the community, but also for the world we live in.

Check in early next week for highlights from my Market visit, and for a preview of upcoming events!