Enjoy Broadway farmers market's extended season, plus, where to get a tree or wreath

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Capitol Hill gets a rare treat on Sunday -- a Broadway farmers market in December. Used to be, the weekly market shut down after November. Now we get bonus weeks nearly all the way up to Christmas with the last market of the season on the 20th.

It's going to be very cold for the market -- might even be a little snow. Sounds like crowds have been light so you might want to stop by if you want to support the vendors and the extended market season.

Here's what's new at the market this week, courtesy of the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance:

NEW AT THE MARKET:

    * Cascadian Mushrooms is back at the U-District Market with Oyster, Shitake, Lion’s Mane and Mushroom Kits.

    * Baby Spinach – Willie Green’s Organic Farm has beautiful, tender, tiny spinach – washed, bagged and ready to go.

HOLIDAY TREES AND WREATHS–Three Tree Farm is at the U-District and Broadway Farmers Markets for the next 2 weekends.  The Noble and Blue Spruce trees have been freshly cut and come in all sizes.  Beautiful holiday wreaths are also available from Alm Hill Gardens at all three markets.

For Holiday Gifts, the Farmers Markets offer...

·         GIFT CERTIFICATES

·         Re-usable canvas shopping bags, market T-shirts, market aprons and sweatshirts (while supplies last).

·         Jams and Preserves

·         Dried Fruits, Mushrooms and Peppers

·         Honey

·         Packaged Nuts

·         Handcrafted Chocolates

For Holiday Meals and Entertaining, the Farmers Markets offer...

    * Roasts, Chops, Steaks – beef, pork, lamb and goat

    * Turkey and Chickens (roasters, stewers)

    * Wild Salmon

    * Fresh Oysters

    * Local Wines and Hard Ciders

    * Holiday Breads and Pies

*****PLEASE NOTE:  The Broadway Farmers Market will be open through December 20th.  Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm*****

If you want to do something charming like tromp through the snow to pick up a holiday tree in the neighborhood, here is information about our favorite Capitol Hill Christmas tree lot benefiting Dunshee House. There are also a couple Central District lots to consider.