As we eagerly turn the page to spring, old wives’ tales about mesquite and pecan trees leafing out and a warm Easter weekend in the extended forecast are being shared among North Texas growers, and all these wise words point to one thing – it’s time to get those veggie starts in the dirt! Head to The Shed this weekend and visit Kelley Produce for more start selections than you can shake a trowel at, as well as Pepperona Peppers, which will have The Purple Tomato Plants and their favorite mild-to-superhot pepper starts.

For those who would rather relax and read in the garden (no judgment), don’t miss the Spring Chapter Bookfair on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., hosted by The Market’s own Storytellers. This gathering in Pearl Street Plaza weaves together local authors, bookish vendors, and book lovers of all ages. Come meet and support local authors who create wonderful worlds in which you can immerse yourself:

Shop book-adjacent vendors, including:

Along with our DIY Bookmark Kids’ Activity from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, there will be live music on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring Courtney Istre in The Market and Haley Marie in The Shed, and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with William Fitzgerald in The Shed.

Join us for a Dallas Farmers Market weekend worth writing home about as the enchantment of words intertwines with fresh finds, live music, and family fun.