Market Schedule
10 AM to 1 PM on the front steps of RT Facts
2024 Season
May 11th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th
September 9th
For the season finale we’re doing something different and partnering with Flowers & Fenders. In addition to fresh cut local flowers on the Flower Bar, we’re going to fill the parking lot with classic cars.
On the Flower Bar: dahlias, dahlias and more dahlias. All shapes, sizes and colors, plus other field grown accompaniments
Workshop: Alisa and the Maitri Farm crew is going to be decorating a sweet ride from Motoriot with flowers. Want to be part of it?
Plus:
Danny Peelish aka Sentiment Pottery with a selection of beautiful hand-thrown ceramics
AUGUST 10th
In August, we are celebrating the natural beauty that abounds in NWC with workshops focused on native and foraged flowers
On the Flower Bar: cosmos, dahlias, sunflowers, hydrangea, pre-made bouquets and more
Workshop: Seed collecting with Michele Paladino from Lindera Nursery
Demonstration: Page Dickey will share how she creates arrangements using stems cut from the field, forest and roadside
Plus:
Amazing items for the table and garden from Milton Market
A selection of local ecotype native plants from Lindera Nursery
Young geraniums and other plants from Bosco Schell’s greenhouse
JuLY 13th
What better way to start the July market than with Bunny Williams signing copies of her new book, “Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden”
On the Flower Bar: echinacea, lisianthus, feverfew, pre-made bouquets and more
Bartender: The OG Shelley Wollert
Workshop: Centerpieces with Shelley Wollert and tablescape tips from Anthony Bellomo. 10:30 am
Special Event: The one and only Bunny Williams signing copies of her new book, “Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden”. at 10:00 am
Plus:
Honeychurch Home’s collection of custom ceramics, linens and tabletop
topiary and other treats from Orangerie Garden + Home
turf benches and seeing from the workshop of Gerald Incandela
Carolyn MacKenzie’s sustainably handcrafted market totes
Past
June 8th
It is peony season! But that isn’t all because we have plants, pots and more to fill all the holes in your garden
On the Flower Bar: peonies, snapdragons, larkspur, lilies, pre-made bouquets and more
Bartender: Alisa from Maitri Farm
Workshop: Textile painting with Leslie Banker and Elizabeth Hargraves Mandy - 10:30 am
Special Event: Leslie Banker will be signing her new book, “Think Like a Decorator” at noon.
Plus:
our second-annual seedling swap (swap your surplus seedlings or shop ours)
wood cutting boards and bowls locally made by KHEM Studios
decorative plants from David Burdick
native plant offerings from Lindera Nursury
Danny Peelish x KFM terra cotta pots only at KFM
and more
May 11th
We are kicking off the locally grown flower season just in time for Mother’s Day
On the Flower Bar: tulips, ranunculus, flowering branches, pre-made bouquets and more
Bartender: Alisa from Maitri Farm
Workshop: Mother’s Day bouquets with farmer-florist Romane Recalde from Le Jardin Flower Farm
Special Event: A conversation with Adam Blackman of Blackman Cruz about “Beauty & Mischief, the Design Alchemy of Blackman Cruz”
Plus:
Bosco Schell returns with tender young begonias and geraniums perfect for mom
Local ceramicist Danny Peelish is back with his hand-thrown ceramics
a curated selection of dahlia tubers from the Secret Dahlia Lady
and more
2023 Season
May 13th
We are kicking off the locally grown flower season just in time for Mother’s Day
On the Flower Bar: tulips, ranunculus, flowering branches, pre-made bouquets and more
Workshop: Tulip bouquets fit for a mom with Romane Recalde from Le Jardin Flower Farm
Plus:
Orangerie Garden + Home will have a fresh selection of topiaries
Bosco Schell returns with tender young begonias and geraniums perfect for mom
Local ceramicist Danny Peelish makes his KFM debut
a curated selection of dahlia tubers from the Secret Dahlia Lady
House of Books and all the latest titles
June 10th
It isn’t always just about cut flowers and in June we will have a selection of plants and planters, in addition to cut flowers
On the Flower Bar: peonies, snapdragons, larkspur, lilies AND guest bartender Alisa Sacino from Maitri Farm
Workshop: Shelley Wollert from Hudson Valley Flower Farm
Plus:
our first ever “seedling swap” (swap your surplus seedlings or shop what we’ve got)
flower starts from Maitri Farm at trade prices
a taste of the vision of Michael Trapp, including planters and outdoor accessories
potted plants from David Burdick
offerings from the new local operations of Gowanus Nursery
pre-order pickups from Tiny Meadow Farm
JuLY 8th
Field grown flowers are starting to hit their stride in July and we will have an abundance
On the Flower Bar: Snapdragons, rudbeckia, feverfew, yarrow, calendula and oh so much more
Workshop: a garden-inspired compote arrangement with Justin Reis
Plus:
289 Main offers an incredible display of pottery and woodcraft made by Justin & Mark as well as items from other makers that they can’t live without
And Privet House will impress with a napkin extravaganza and a bounty of brushes
August 12th
Litchfield invades! Some of our favorite vendors from Litchfield alongside a bounty of field-grown flowers
On the Flower Bar: snapdragons, rudbeckia, lisianthus, cosmos, hydrangeas, the first dahlias of the season and much more
Workshop: Bringing flowers to the table with Lauren of Sarah Worden Natural Design
Demonstration: Lauren Merriam, lead designer at Sarah Worden Natural Design, shares some pro tips on creating an airy summer table - @ 11:30 am
Plus:
New works from Rebecca Ward
Milton Market returns with a well-curated selection of must-have items for the table and the garden
table linens and other finds from our friends Sister Parish
David Burcick will have Colchicum, the “it” fall flowering bulbs
And RT Facts is having a first time ever, maybe never again sale
September 9th
Dahlias! But that’s not all. The season finale features some of our best friends from Salisbury
On the Flower Bar: dahlias, dahlias and more dahlias. All shapes, sizes and colors, plus other field grown accompaniments
Workshop: Dahlia arranging using foliage and flowers from the garden and field with Pom Shillingford aka @english_garden_grown
Plus:
flower market OG Honeychurch Home is back with an amazing assortment
vases and containers from DBO Home all sold with flowers
Rootflux Bee Co. makes their flower market debut with hand-dipped beeswax candles
Bosco Schell and his lovingly cultivated begonias and geraniums