New farmers' market at SpierA new weekly farmers' market, Spier Werf Market, will be hosted under ancient oaks on Spier's newly-restored historic farmyard every Saturday from 31 October. If phrases like 'organic', 'local', 'seasonal' and 'homemade' tickle your fancy, you've probably tried your hand at some form of urban farming. Traders at the market will offer equipment and practical advice to ensure a bountiful harvest at home. Traders for the first market include:Soil for Life | Worm farms and seedlings Weekly workshopsWorkshops include boerewors making with Farmer Angus, Kombucha making with Theonista's Meghan Werner, a seedling propagation workshop by Farmer Neil and cooking with market produce with Spier Eight's Chef Charl. Workshop tickets are R250 each, only 25 tickets available per weekend and can be booked via Quicket or at the information stand at the market. Nursery and seed exchangeThere will also be a heirloom seed exchange where visitors can exchange seeds, the Treepreneurs will have a stand where people can donate money in exchange for spekbome and also drop off containers for them to plant more trees. Entrance to the market is free. The Spier Werf Market takes place every Saturday from 9am - 2pm at Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Road, Stellenbosch, 7603. For more info, go to www.spier.co.za/visit/market or www.facebook.com/SpierWerfMarket, and use #SpierWerfMarket. |