Enough is enough! 

Where's the green grass?. . . Exclaims the American red robin a.k.a. (Turdus migratorius).

Lots of red breasted birds have been walking around for the past three weeks; showing yet another clear sign that spring is just around the bend! But, they cannot find those plump, wiggly, and juicy earthworms buried deep below the snow covered ground.

A Fun Fact! 

The red robins are the first birds to sing at dawn! Of course, that explains the wonderful sounds I hear "when" (operative word) I rise to take my stroll at 6 o'clock a.m. I always enjoy listening to their songs consisting of several distinct parts that are repeated -- musicians can relate to this theory. 


New beginnings  . . . A fresh start and a new outlook!
  
Can you tell, I am excited! More day light! The scents of spring filtering the air! Bright colors abound! 

I love, love, love spring! And speaking of a New Look! Look at what Ose (a very creative mind) has created for my farmer's market . . . A New Look! Creative spirits just cannot help themselves . . . Oooddles of ideas and thoughts just exude from those minds! However, in addition to being an artist and designer myself, I am also a business woman and know that "branding" is an important component to identification. So, the original logo is still included . . .

Mark and I have initiated the CALL for artisans, growers, and for valued added food vendors to join us! 

And what would a farmers market be without the farmers! A special outreach effort is on-going to ensure we identify the best local farmers that will bring delicious, locally grown fruits and vegetables to sell; not only to appease and satisfy the palate, but to offer our neighbors  consume healthy, dense foods. It is vitally important to us that nearby residents and folks from other parts of the region have access to local food and enjoy the bounty of harvested produce each week. 

And the Survey Says! 

In the fall of 2014, Obie Patterson, councilman for District 8 (Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Clinton, Forest Heights, Temple Hills, Camp Springs, Marlow Heights, Glassmanor) communities, hosted his Annual Health Fair at the M-NCPPC's Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Complex. The health fair featured several health related companies and institutions ranging from dental, nutrition, health research, physical trainers, food preparers, and yours truly! 

Yes, a special extension of appreciation to Nicole, Derek and Charles who invest their time in the community, we were offered the opportunity to set up a table (see the photo!) to share the news about "Roots & Stems." And the response was overwhelmingly positive! The residents are VERY eager to welcome the farmers market! Young and seasoned adults, men, women and even babies signed a survey indicating that they are in favor of having a market in the community.

I don't know about you, but looking at fresh produce makes me want to SCREAM and SHOUT . . .

Thank you Lord!
 
Of course, as the Market Masters of Roots & Stems Community Farmer's Market, we cannot overlook that there are tons of crafty folks in our local communities . . . Jewelry, metal work, glassware, pottery, artwork, rug makers, soap and body care products, wood crafts, and more who have already and are planning to apply this season. And we are also thinking about adding some music in the mix to help shoppers enjoy their visits . . . Just like the 'BIG' food stores!

And last, but certainly not least . . . Ose and I continue our outreach to micro and small business owners encouraging folks to place an advertisement and listing in the directory  . . . "OrganicMind Magazine." Send us a note  . . . organicmindmag@gmail.com . . .  Better yet, send us your ad! The magazine is filled with great information that will support and establish a healthy lifestyle, promote "YOUR" company, feature unique, one of a kind products, handcrafts, foods, recipes, and more! Once the magazine is ready to print -- with you AD inside its pages, we will distribute it to lots of places, including at a very popular and well attended event in June!

Okay . . . There's other work to accomplish, but rest assured, we will return!

Enjoy the meltdown! And share!

Phyllicia and Mark
Market Masters & Founders of creative outlets . . . "People"
Roots & Stems, Community Farmer's Market
(301) 910-8076 Mobile
phyproductions123@gmail.com
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