Even though many grocery stores stock everything from arugula to zucchini year round, that’s not what nature intended. Eating seasonally is the best way to have fresher, more flavorful, nutrient-rich food. With each week’s newsletter, we tell you what’s currently in season in Texas and what’s specifically available at The Shed. Experiment with working these [...]

Cinco de Mayo offers a moment to stop and honor all the depth of Mexican culture and heritage. This Saturday, May 3rd, the Dallas Farmers Market has a beautiful, colorful, and flavorful celebration planned with our own Folklore and Tradition Artisan Boutique and Taqueria La Ventana leading the way. Come enjoy great food and refreshing [...]

Planning ahead helps cultivate space to grow - By MARIA SALETTE ONTIVEROS Modern cities are facing rapid urbanization, climate change and various other challenges, according to the Dallas Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan. Food supplies are at risk of being disrupted by extreme weather, labor shortages and a lack of diverse production. Additionally, food is traveling [...]

Legacy Vendors of the Dallas Farmers Market include every category of business – Farmers, Ranchers, Artisan Food Makers, and Artisans & Craftspeople. For some, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in the same setting as so many deeply talented individuals at one time; at the Dallas Farmers Market, it's an every [...]

Materials: Squirt bottles, t-shirts, rubber bands, yellow onion peels (brownish - orange), beet juice (bright pink), purple cabbage (blue) Instructions: Keep scraps of each vegetable and add to separate pots of boiling water to create the tie dye liquids. Let the liquids boil until the color is dark, then remove from heat. When the liquid [...]

If your letter to Santa started off with, “Dear Santa, I can explain…” then you might to need to sprinkle a little extra love on those cookies to make sure your name makes it to the nice list this year. Whether you’re celebrating the Best Thyme of the Year, or feeling Rosemary + Bright, we’ve [...]

The visit to North Texas Pecans was a great success; our team was grateful to learn more about the State Tree of Texas and the process of harvesting pecans. Russell, the owner of North Texas Pecans, has operated over 50 acres of pecan groves since 1997 when he moved from a hobbyist to a true [...]

I made it to the Farmers Market on a Sunday morning while my parents were in town and it was absolutely a different scene. The market was bustling and full of life. Read More