With spring markets in full flush, there are plenty of options to honor and spoil the mother figure in your life.
No matter who you’d like to honor this week, local farmers tailgate markets are stocked with flowers, treats, and plenty of gift ideas for the special person in your life.
April showers really did bring the flowers! Getting flowers from farmers markets means they will stay fresh longer and they support local farms in our region—something mom’s certainly enjoy. Look for one-of-a-kind arrangements as well as single bloom bouquets from Carolina Flowers (Asheville City Market), Blazing Star Flowers (River Arts District Farmers Market), Sari’s Garden Flowers (East Asheville Tailgate Market), Full Sun Farm, Ivy Creek Family Farm, and more. If your mother would prefer a houseplant to last for years to come, or perennial herbs for the garden, check out Kindland Farm (Asheville City and River Arts District markets) and Hog Back Ridge Herb Farm (North Asheville Tailgate Market) along with many others. If your mom is a gardener, pick up some high-quality worm castings to sprinkle around her plants from Phat Ninja at East Asheville Tailgate Market…