Can you believe it? It seems like there was just snow and ice hanging around trying to cause a little havoc is our lives. Spring is finally here and Easter is this Sunday. I’m actually sitting on my porch writing this blog because the weather is so great. Even though my allergies are trying to get … Continue reading Happy Spring, Happy Easter
Can you believe Autumn has officially begun? The year has passed very quickly but the market keeps going. Did you know we go rain or shine, all year long? In November the hours change to 9-12, but you don’t have to change your Saturday ritual. You just get to sleep a little longer. The weather forecast for tomorrow … Continue reading Rain, Shine, All Year – Visit September 26th – South of the James Market
If you’re cooking for Mom this weekend, you know our market vendors have you covered! Look for … Spring produce – strawberries, asparagus, greens, beets, onions, herbs and more! Meat – beef, lamb, pork, chicken & seafood Cheese & Eggs Baked Goods & Prepared Foods of many many flavors Did you also know that the markets … Continue reading Mother’s Day Weekend Farmers Markets
Your Business Name: The Freckled Farm Soap Company Your Name: Crystal Neilson-Hall When & how did you get started? Kevin and I have always talked about having a goat farm. It has been a dream of mine since I was a kid! We spent a long time researching the products that we could offer and … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan: The Freckled Farm Soap Company
The weather was a bit tricky last Saturday (to say the least) but that didn’t stop vendors and customers at GrowRVA South of the James Farmers Market. The location was changed and the setup was different; total dedication is displayed when you have an outside market available all year. Thankful for the vendors wanting to provide for the customers … Continue reading Gratitude – One Word With Big Meaning
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Of course, you know it because of the constant reminders since the new year started. Love can be found anywhere; store, online, gas stations and exercising, etc. You get the picture. South of the James Market apparently is a catalyst for new businesses and relationships. Check out Karen, owner of GrowRVA, and Doug, GrowRVA Operations Coordinator, enjoying one … Continue reading Love At Farmers Market
January is definitely the month for planning. You have decided to get your life in order and be proactive. Everyone needs medical care at some point and no one ever plans to get sick. Your health is important to you, your family and friends. Having trouble understanding your health care options under the Affordable Care Act? … Continue reading Your Health Is Important
Janice McKinney of Amelia Soap & Herb Company has been making soaps for 16 years years. She creates goats milk and glycerin soaps as well as balms, salves, lotions, and kits for various skin types. Her specialty soaps for gardeners and kitchen folks clean and comfort worn out hands with little bits of pumice, aloe, … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #21: Amelia Soap & Herb Company
Every Friday we’ll be featuring a different GrowRVA vendor, in their own words, to help build a stronger connection between the artisans at the market and the rest of RVA. The first in our series is Atomic Bakery, now starting their second year at SOTJ. Atomic Bakery has great personality, aesthetic, and of course, CUPCAKES, … Continue reading Meet Your Artisan #1: The Atomic Bakery
GrowRVA’s Karen Atkinson is featured in this month’s Greater Richmond Grid in the “Live Bold” section. Pick up a copy if you see it. Grid’s a great publication, featuring Richmond’s most innovative people and their stories on a quarterly basis. In the feature, Karen talks about the power of spending money locally and about … Continue reading GrowRVA in Grid
