Buy Native Plants, Support the Rocky Butte Farmers Market

The Rocky Butte Farmers Market—which, as you may know, is going to operate weekly in 2022—is doing a fundraiser in support of the market’s expansion and its mission to be a community-centered market. They will be partnering with Sparrowhawk Native Plants for a plant sale and portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the Market. Sparrowhawk offers a whole variety of beautiful plants—sun loving, woodland, shade plants, groundcovers, and more—for your gardens. This is a great way to populate your garden with gorgeous natives and support the Market at the same time.

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Last Chance to Shop at The Rocky Butte Farmers Market in 2021

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Some scenes from previous markets days at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market.

It’s hard to believe it, but this Saturday is the last chance to shop at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market this year. The organizers have worked hard all year and it shows—they’ve gathered together a great group of vendors, provided fun entertainment and a positive shopping experience. It feels good to support a variety of local businesses; plus it’s easy to get there.

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The Next Rocky Butte Farmers Market Is September 11

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This Saturday is the penultimate market day of the Rocky Butte Farmers Market, located right on the Rocky Butte itself. It’s been so satisfying to see this market grow and establish itself as a vibrant community space, providing access to all sorts of high-quality local foods and products convenient to the neighborhoods of Madison South, Roseway and Sumner neighborhoods.

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Good Times at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market

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This past Saturday was the third installation of the 2021 season of the Rocky Butte Farmers Market, located on the Rocky Butte itself.  I had attended the first market of the year but was very sick (thanks to adjusting to a new cancer drug) and couldn’t stay long; I was out of town for July’s market. So, I was really happy to be there in August—I had a great time and found some delicious and wonderful things.

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