Pembroke Pines, FL…. August 6, 2009 ….Purchase fresh greens at the City of Pembroke Pines Back to Nature Farmers Market at City Center, 10100 Pines Boulevard, on three consecutive Saturdays, September 26th, October 3rd and 10th from 9:00a.m. until 1:00p.m.  The very popular Pines Garden Show (formerly held at the William Armstrong Dream Park) will join with the Farmers Market to create a healthy and very green family event. 

 “The Pembroke Pines Back to Nature Farmers market is the brainchild of Mayor Frank C. Ortis and Commissioner Carl Shechter who want to use the centrally located City Center property, until the site is developed,” said Rose Colombo Chairwoman of the event.  “We are expecting great crowds to attend and take advantage of delicious fresh vegetables and fruit, which local produce vendors will be selling.”

Visitors to the Back to Nature Farmers Market will enjoy the opportunity to purchase delicious fresh vegetables and fruit, native plants, trees, flowers and orchids.  Garden professionals will demonstrate how to attract birds and butterflies, care for trees, lawns and landscaping and the very important art of proper tree trimming how to create vegetable and flower gardens and even a self sustaining Water Feature to attract native ferns and frogs.  “We would like to have as many organic and natural product vendors as possible” said Colombo.

Vendor Fees:

Growers* are provided a 10’ x 10’ space FREE of charge and are required to bring their own tent, table and chairs.  Spaces will be assigned on a first RSVP basis.  Vendors who wish to sell either Natural Products** such as candles, potpourri and soaps or Grow Green in Pines*** native plants, trees, flowers and orchids may purchase a 10 x 10 space for $30 per show or $75.00 for the three shows.

For more information please contact Francie Novo, City of Pembroke Pines, Special Events Coordinator at 954-435-6525 Website: www.ppines.com.

Click here to view the brochure for the events.