Forget the Snow, Farmer’s Market at Crocker Park in Full Swing

Market open on Saturday from 9 a.m. - noon

Spring is right around the corner, but so is the Farmer’s Market. Despite yesterday’s snow and cold, those seeking a little bit of summer in their week can head over to Crocker Park’s North Union Farmers Market Indoor Winter Market for fresh grown veggies and interesting finds. “It’s indoors at Crocker Park through March 16, from 9 a.m.  – noon,” General Manager Emma Anderson said. In warmer weather, the popular outdoor Market at Crocker Park offers buyers plenty of Ohio grown and manufactured products. Located next to Aladdin’s Eatery, in the space that housed Santa’s Workshop in December, the quarters are close, but it gets the job done. “We have more than 20 vendors selling meats, cheeses and root vegetables,” Anderson said. “It’s a lot…

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Find Out What's Fresh at the Farmers Market

North Union Farmers Market will be open on Saturdays through November at Crocker Park.

Summer is winding down, but there is still a lot of great summertime produce at the North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park. Here's what's fresh this week: There will also be pasture-raised meats and poultry, dairy, eggs and more. The market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19.

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The Pulse

It's Farmers Market Time!

Head to Crocker Park for locally grown fruits, veggies, plants and more.

Stinging nettles, blooming hydrangeas, Japanese asparagus and freshly picked lettuces were some of my favorite finds at the Crocker Park Farmer’s Market this past Saturday. It was the second weekend of the season for the popular Westlake market – the second largest among the North Union Farmers Market sites. The weather was blissful, sunny and 72 degrees at 10:30 a.m.  Everyone was short-sleeved and happy, browsing among the two dozen or so tables enjoying samples and conversation with eager merchants. Dogs. Babies. Fresh produce. Skin exposed to air without pain. No one even seemed to mind the bottlenecked four-way stop by Trader Joe’s clogged with market shoppers heading toward parking. The windows were down in the car - what’s there to …

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Patch Picks: Five Ways to Make the Earth a Better Place

From tree planting to local veggies to organic lawn care, there are simple ways we can make changes to our daily lives to reduce our carbon footprints.

Earth Day is upon us, providing the ideal time for us to commit to making this big blue-and-green planet on which we live a better place. Start by implementing one (or all) of these great ideas into your life to make it a bit greener. Plant a tree. We all learned it in second or third grade: plants convert carbon dioxide into the oxygen we need to live. Since trees are being cut down faster than they are being replaced, planting a new tree or two in your yard can help to save the planet and create a beautiful, shady spot in your yard. For tips on what types of trees would fare best in your space, look to the helpful folks at Gale's Garden Center. Stay local. The North Union Famers Market at Crocker Park held its grand opening for the …

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Get Out: Star Wars, Flowers and Pajamas!

Check out our roundup of great events this weekend in Westlake. Now there's no excuse to be bored!

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what to unwind for the weekend. Don't worry; Patch is coming to your rescue! Check our picks for the activities to hit on your time off. 1. STAR WARS FAMILY FUN DAY II Where/When: Westlake Porter Public Library, Saturday, April 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. Why Go: Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character, grab your little R2-D2s and head down to Porter Public Library for a science fiction festival that includes fun Star Wars-themed games, activities and crafts for the whole family. The Rebel Legion and the 501st Brigade will also be on hand, so bring your cameras for some cool photo opportunities. Pricing: Free 2. SUN PERENNIALS SPRING AND SUMMER SEMINAR Where/When: Gale’s Garden Center, Saturday, April 16 …

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