As we continue easing into 2026, join the DFM this weekend in our pursuit of seasonal wellness by embracing all things green. With fewer fresh fruit and vegetable options available, locally sourced hearty winter greens deliver a vital nutritional boost, packing vitamins A, C, and K, plus iron, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and antioxidants. These nutrients help strengthen our immune system against colds and flu, fight winter fatigue by boosting energy and mood, support strong bones and healthy digestion, and protect heart and brain health. Adding greens to your winter meals is an easy, delicious way to stay energized, resilient, and well all season long.

Start at Williams Garden for collard greens. These leafy legends are low in calories and cholesterol-free, yet full of feel-good nutrition. Sauté with olive oil and garlic, then pair with a lean protein, or use young leaves for wraps and salads. Make collard greens your secret weapon for good health by tossing them into soups, stews, and stir-fries, or blending them into smoothies.

Next, stop by VertAscent for fresh amaranth, kohlrabi, pea shoot, rambo radish, and sunflower microgreens. Think of microgreens as baby plants, grown from vegetable seeds and harvested just as their first leaves appear. They’re sown in soil (or another growing medium), and you eat only the stems and leaves, unlike sprouts, which include the roots or seed coat. They’re loaded with all the good stuff, often in higher concentrations than their fully grown counterparts. They’re also bursting with flavor and incredibly versatile, perfect for salads, soups, stir-fries, smoothies, or as a colorful confetti garnish on just about anything. Check out VertAscent Microgreen Recipes to discover more quick and flavorful ways to incorporate microgreens into your daily routine.

Your journey to adding greens for good continues with a visit to LVLUP Microgreens. They make feeling better even easier by offering freeze-dried microgreens in a powder form that supports gut health, natural detox pathways, and everyday wellness without cleanses or extremes. Know exactly what is going into your body by buying pesticide-free, nutrient-rich microgreen powders from a reliable local source, not from some faraway company. Just real plants, preserved at their peak and concentrated for modern life.

It looks like winter returns to North Texas this weekend (making greens even more important), but don’t be discouraged, as the DFM rewards you for your continued support through the cold with our Winter Grit Shed Punch Card.

  1. Stop by the information booth in The Shed to pick up a punch card.
  2. Earn a punch for every purchase of $10+ at The Shed during January through March. Bring the receipt/proof of purchase to the information booth to receive the punch/punches.
  3. After filling the card (or cards!) with six punches, participants are entered into a raffle for an exclusive Dallas Farmers Market gift basket valued $100+. Winners will be chosen and contacted at the beginning of April.

Bundle up and come on down for fresh, flavorful, locally grown greens that support both you and our dedicated vendors – the Dallas Farmers Market makes it easy!