Containers make small-space gardening flexible and fun. The Marketplace offers a wide selection of locally grown flowers in hanging baskets, numerous varieties of herbs, bedding and vegetable plants, fresh eggs and locally grown organic produce. Breads and pastries made by a local baker will also be available. There will be many fine locally made crafts for sale at the Marketplace, including dried floral lampshades and night lights, woodcrafts, handmade children s and doll clothes, handcrafted candles and handpainted pottery. The Wakefield Marketplace is organized to promote cottage industries and farming by providing a centrally located marketplace where local handmade products and homegrown produce may be marketed, and related educational exhibitions may be given.
Membership is open to farmers and crafters within the local area.
New members are welcome. For more information, contact Anne Bartley at 473-2433. J. Foster Co.