NEWS RELEASE

Plant Markets Coming to West Lincoln

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2023

Brand new for the 2023 season, the West Lincoln Farmers' Market is holding two Plant Markets on May 16 and 23, from 3 to 7 p.m., to help you get your gardens ready for the growing season.

Set up just outside the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street, in Smithville, the Plant Market will feature flowers, vegetable plants, seeds plus other sweet treats from local vendors. The Smithville Garden Club will also be selling perennials, annuals, shrubs and small trees.

The first regular Farmers’ Market of the season will be outside the West Lincoln Community Centre on Tuesday, June 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. Visit www.westlincoln.ca/farmersmarket to find more information, including new features and the most up-to-date list of vendors.

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Quotes:

“Like myself, I know many home gardeners take advantage of the May long weekend to prepare their garden beds. I’m so looking forward to having a variety of local farmers and growers conveniently available in one location for all my seed and seedling needs.”

Cheryl Ganann

Mayor

“West Niagara is home to some of the best farms, greenhouses and vineyards in the province. Our new Plant Markets present another great opportunity for the West Lincoln Farmers’ Market to continue growing and connecting our community to the wonderful locally grown goods available to them.”

Bev Hendry

Chief Administrative Officer

“May is still early in the growing season. While the produce may not be plentiful as of yet, our West Lincoln Farmers’ Market vendors still have a great variety of seeds and seedlings to help you get your gardens ready. We are also so pleased for the chance to feature the Smithville Garden Club.”

Michelle Seaborn

Farmers’ Market Coordinator

Media Contact:

Beth Audet

Communications Specialist

baudet@westlincoln.ca

289-244-9069