A Few Farmers At The Market

It has been a warm couple of weeks here in Berkeley but the sparse amount of produce and farmers at the market reminded us that it's really not spring yet. We did enjoy the unique radishes, both their shape and color! Looking forward to all the fresh produce this summer!

North Berkeley Farmers' Market

Controversy and change have surrounded the North Berkeley Farmers' Market this year.  The Ecology Center operates three wonderful year-round markets, including one on Shattuck Avenue at Rose Street on Tuesdays from 3 - 7 p.m.  Due to concerns about disabled access and retail impact, the City of Berkeley required a recent relocation to down the street.  Some think the new configuration lacks a community feeling because the booths are lined up in a row facing a retail strip rather than the stalls facing each other across a grassy meridian.  The Ecology Center staff members say they are "committed to doing our best to make the farmers’ market work in the new location"--including providing chairs and tables near Saul's Restaurant, which will soon have a new parklet on the street in front.

Early in the evening, looking south toward Shattuck and Vine

Later in the evening, looking north toward Rose Street