Earth Day and Arbor Day—Time to Leaf Your Worries Behind!
The Brevard County Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3 pm - 6 pm at Wickham Park in Melbourne.
Follow our Facebook page to be informed of which vendors attend and any market cancellations or schedule changes.
National Arbor Day
Celebrate Arbor Day on April 25th by Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place.
We all love the shade of a tree, especially during those long summer months! But picking the right tree for the right place can sometimes be a challenge.
Before you grab your shovel, take a moment to check out this helpful article on choosing the right location for your tree. If you’re worried about how trees might hold up during storms, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with this great guide to storm-resilient tree planting.
Don’t forget to plant with purpose! Use the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program’s 9 Principles to make sure your landscaping choices are sustainable and beneficial to Florida’s unique environment. Get inspired with this Arbor Day Blog packed full of tips to help your trees thrive from day one. If you are looking for something both beautiful and productive, fruit trees are a fantastic option for our area. Check out this fruit tree guide to find the right fit for your yard. Let’s grow a greener future—one tree at a time!
Eat your greens for Earth DAY!
Need to add more greens to your diet, but don’t always crave a salad? Try adding these beauties on top of your next meal. Microgreens are full of nutrients and antioxidants that can have significant health benefits.1 This Microgreens Salad Recipe is full of vitamins and minerals.2 While their nutrient contents vary slightly, most varieties tend to be rich in potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper.3
Considering growing your own this year? This article will help you grow your own!4
If you aren’t much into growing, no worries! Stop by the market this Thursday, 4/24, in Wickham Park from 3-6 pm to see Zesty Fox Farm and pick up your beautiful fresh micro-greens! She has so many varieties and blends that are truly impressive!
Check out the full list of vendors and links to everyone’s website at the end of the newsletter!
Fresh Access Bucks Program
Are you familiar with our Fresh Access Bucks program? This is a statewide nutrition incentive program that increases the purchasing power of your SNAP/EBT card! If you purchase $10 worth of tokens on your SNAP/EBT card, you get an extra $10 for free Florida-grown produce.
You can exchange these tokens with participating vendors at our market. You can spend your orange SNAP tokens on baked goods, honey, spices, meat, plants, preserves, and much more! Exchange your free green FAB tokens for fresh Florida-grown produce, plants, and seeds that produce food. These tokens do not expire.
Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/37vJN2m
Farmers Market Location
Regional Pavilion inside Wickham Park | 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
Thursdays | 3 pm - 6 pm
List of Current Vendors
This is a cumulative list of our active vendors. To see who will be at our market each week, check out our Facebook page!
A & D Hives – Natural honey, pollen, beeswax, and other beehive-related products, all from their hives.
Capt'n Tony's Pirate Salsa – Handmade fresh salsas, candied jalapenos, and sweet relish.
Deep Roots Meat – Florida-grown, grass-fed Angus beef, chicken, and eggs straight from the farm. Now offering pork! (2nd Thursday only)
E.T. Produce – A variety of Fresh from Florida produce. (Cash & Tokens only)
Friends Products – Freshly made hummus, garlic spreads, & pita chips. Vegan, organic, and Halal-friendly options.
From Kristin's Kitchen – Delicious homemade jams in an assortment of flavors.
Four Lions Tropical Orchard - (Will be back in June with Mangos!) Locally grown seasonal mangos, avocados, and pecans.
Grandma Loucks Apple Butter & Bell’s Barbeque – Delicious homemade apple butter, apple jellies, barbeque sauce, and barbeque rub.
I Love You Peanut – A wide variety of delicious homemade nut butter!
Jerk on Jerkies – Gourmet jerky snacks made with quality meat and no preservatives or curing agents.
Kristen’s Kookies- A variety of specialty gourmet cookies, cupcakes, and pastries.
Lisa Bell- Fresh-made sourdough breads, muffins and cookies. Gluten-Free options.
Mountain Laurel Handcrafts – Locally roasted organic coffees, including flavored coffees - whole bean, ground, or by the cup, hot or cold.
My Greenthumb Plant Shop – Fresh herbs, edible plants, and pollinators for bees and butterflies.
Nonna D's Olive Pit – Delicious olives, olive oils, and flavored vinegar.
Pasta Nostra – Freshly made pasta, pasta sauces, cheeses, and other delicious Italian fares.
Pawfect Pastries - A huge variety of specialty dog treats and more.
Scavelli's Baked Goods – Delicious homemade sweet and savory breads, buns, and more.
Vegan Dessert Delights – Delicious vegan desserts, including nut butter cups, truffles, & more.
Vital Silver – Homemade soaps and special "colloidal silver" items for humans, babies, and pets too!
Zesty Fox Farm – Locally grown micro-greens, shoots, wheat-grass, mushrooms, and micro-greens growing kits.
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“Microgreens - UF/IFAS Extension Marion County.” UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. December 5, 2019. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/marionco/2019/12/05/microgreens/.
“Homegrown Microgreens Salad Recipe | Salad Recipes | PBS… | PBS Food.” 2025. PBS Food. 2025. https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/homegrown-microgreens-salad.
“Microgreens: Health Benefits, Nutrition and How to Grow Them.” 2018. Healthline. March 6, 2018. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/microgreens#nutrition.
“Microgreens – Gardening Solutions.” 2024. Ufl.edu. 2024. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/microgreens/.