Little Feather Herbs

Goldenrod is in bloom right now, and these next two weeks are the time to gather it if you're going to.

Take the flowering tops just as they open, on a dry morning after the dew has burned off. Strip them from the stem, spread them somewhere shady and airy, and let them dry all the way through before they go in a jar. The tea is warm, slightly bitter, and has a surprisingly light anise scent.

And if you've been avoiding goldenrod because you think it sets off your hay fever, the culprit is ragweed. It's a plain green plant blooming in the same ditch, and nobody notices it.

Maine Senior FarmShare🫜 We are thrilled to offer the farmers' market version of the Maine Senior Farmshare Program (MSFP), which provides $50 in free vouchers to income-eligible seniors! Vouchers can be spent on fresh fruit, vegetables (including mushrooms), cut herbs and honey. See the full list of eligible items here.

Tomorrow!!! Come get a bite, support hunger prevention and local agriculture, maybe buy some herbs too. We won’t be at market NEXT Saturday the 29th, so come tomorrow or Wednesday to get your back to school elderberry 💜

Come say Hi! Also, if you are planning to grab Magnesium Cream tomorrow, there are only two available. We’ll be restocked for Saturdays market though!

Come see us!

This Saturday, July 25th, the market will setup near the Deering Ave end of the park to make room for our friends at the Festival of Nations!
Parking will be available at Fitzpatrick Stadium. We’ll be open regular hours 7am-1pm. SNAP/EBT matched at the Info Booth with Maine Harvest Bucks. Senior FarmShare still available and we’ve got alllll the Maine farm goodies!
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See you soon!

Come for a stroll and support local farms!