If you live in the Coral Gables area then you are probably well aware of the Farmers Market that takes place each year. After all it’s kind of hard to miss the European style market in front of City Hall on Saturday mornings.
The Coral Gables Farmers Market offers fresh produce, flowers, and plants directly from Florida growers. Additionally, the market offers specially gourmet foods, prepared foods, and fresh fish. These enticing foods and plants are couple with free weekly gardening and cooking workshops and children’s activities. There are even Tai Chi classes starting at 8 a.m. Consequently, the Coral Gables Farmers Market is basically a green living gold mine. There’s only one problem: it only takes place in the winter.
So where do you find nearby farmers markets when living in Coral Gables year round? Fortunately, Coral Gables is very well located and within close proximity of other local markets. These farmers markets will be sure to satisfy your green living taste buds year round.
Lincoln Road Farmers Market: Located in the always picturesque Miami Beach, the Lincoln Road farmers market takes place every Sunday at 9 a.m. and continues until 6:30pm. The market offers fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, plants, jams, and jellies. There is also a featured organic market just outside of the Lincoln Theatre. Best of all it’s only a 20 minute drive from Coral Gables. Or, if you really want to live green, it is easily accessible by bus. For more information on the Lincoln Road Farmers Market, as well as others in Miami-Dade County, please visit the Market Company website.
Coconut Grove Organic Market: Taking place every Saturday at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Coconut Grove Organic Market is less than 15 minutes away from Coral Gables. Every Saturday morning you can stroll through the streets of Coconut Grove and find a variety of organic fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and raw vegan foods. The Coconut Grove Farmers Market also offers a salad bar, organic raw pizzas, and homemade ice creams. The weekly market is presented by Glaser Organic Farms, which fosters long term relationships with local growers. To learn more about the Coconut Grove Farmers Market visit the Glaser Organic Farms Website.
If you would like to find information about farmers markets all over Florida please contact The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Sources:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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