Of course the first significant snowfall of the season happened to coincide with our first-ever Winter Market, but it was still what most would consider a resounding success. Thanks to all of the customers and vendors who took care of their shoveling early and braved the snowy, icy conditions. To learn more about the experience, check out our blogger’s recap, complete with pictures. Our next market is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, so be ready to bundle up and join us again. Winter Markets are held from 9 am to 11 am in the usual market location, 30 N. Lansdowne Avenue. Subsequent Winter Markets are scheduled for March 17 and April 21, so mark your calendars! January 21 Market Vendors:

• Bonnie’s Wondergardens: Locally grown branches of forsytnthias, various willow branches, daffodils, sunflowers, $5 bouquets, and wintery wreaths
• Cupcakeology: NEW VENDOR ALERT! An amazing array of cupcake choices including red velvet, carrot, and lemon drop cupcakes
• Great Harvest Bread: More than a dozen varieties of sweet and savory breads including pumpkin chocolate chip, spinach feta, and whole grain.
• Green Aisle Grocery: Brats, bauernwurst, and sausages from Brauhaus Schmitz; Griggstown chicken pot pies; three new pickles from Brooklyn Brine; vegan burgers and more!
• John’s Mini Treats: Winter favorites including frozen mushroom soup and chili (beef and turkey varieties)
• The Lansdowne Table: Veggie sides, farmers plates, soups, hummus, drunken raisins and more.
• My House Cookies: Delicious cookies and pies.
• Oley Valley Mushroom: NEW VENDOR ALERT! Oyster, White Trumpet, Crimini, Portabella and and Shiitake mushrooms from Berks County
• Regency Cafe: All your favorite baked treats plus plenty of hot coffee and tea to warm you up.
• Schober Orchards: Apples, sweet potatoes, apple and peach ciders, and fruit butters and spreads
• Spotted Hill Farm: Handmade soaps and body products made with the only the highest quality ingredients.

As a slight disclaimer, we should point out that the logistics of this first winter market are highly dependent on the weather and how far some vendors need to travel, so we ask for your patience and understanding as we do our best to get along with Mother Nature.

The regular Lansdowne Farmers Market season resumes in May. Join us every Saturday for terrific shopping and a great time, here in our superb suburb. Find local, in-season vegetables, fruits, and herbs, including organics and heirlooms; pasture-raised meat and poultry; free-range eggs; hormone-free cow and goat milks, yogurts, and cheeses; freshly baked breads and pastries; cupcakes; salads, entrees, and desserts for eating at the Market or taking home; infused oils; coffee, tea, and sodas; honey, cider, and fruit butters; plants and flowers; and loads of other stuff. You could shake a stick at it all, but it would take you a while. (Because some vendors are sharing a single space, alternating weeks with another vendor, check our vendor schedule to be sure to catch your favorites.)

To add to the fun, each week the Market showcases a different artist and their creations – jewelry, ceramics, soap and body products, photographs, and so forth – and the whole thing plays out against the soundtrack of a featured live musician or band. Pull up a chair at one of the Market’s umbrella tables, and you’ll agree that the only problem with the Lansdowne Farmers Market is tearing yourself away!