Jerome Farmers Market

The Jerome Farmers Market would like to welcome you to the beautiful month of May—and wish all the mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!

It’s beginning to feel real out there. The weather has finally moderated, and gardens are coming to life one space at a time. There’s something so grounding about getting your hands in the soil again and watching the season begin.

A recent visit to Moss Greenhouses was nothing short of marvelous. Cars filled the parking lot for their “May the 4th Be With You” sale, and inside, the energy was contagious. Happy women filled the aisles, arms full of vibrant plants and flowers, ready to bring beauty into their homes and yards. Conversations flowed easily, laughter was everywhere, and it was a reminder of just how joyful this season can be.

The Jerome Farmers Market is gearing up for another wonderful year. Posters, banners, and flyers have been delivered, and the grounds are nearly ready. There’s a good feeling in the air as we prepare to welcome back our vendors and community.

Out in the gardens, the first signs of the season are already showing themselves. Tiny carrots, spinach, radishes, lettuce, beets, onions, and potatoes are just beginning to poke through the soil. The rhubarb is especially thriving and looking amazing. These early glimpses are always a promise of what’s to come.

Opening Day is Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
at Moss Greenhouses in the park area.

We’ll be open for 19 weeks, bringing you gorgeous flowers, fresh produce, baked goods, décor, jewelry, jams, and so much more.

Take time to enjoy these intoxicating spring days—the blooming trees, freshly mown grass, and those beautiful thunderheads rolling across the sky. We truly live in a special place.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Welcome to spring — a season of rebirth, new beginnings, and hopeful days ahead.

Even in a world that can sometimes feel uncertain, some things remain beautifully reliable. The sun still rises each morning. The earth is turning green again. Warmer days are beginning to return. Across the animal kingdom, new life is appearing everywhere, and those little babies seem to bring a bit of heaven with them. There is so much to be thankful for.

We are blessed to live in such a beautiful valley, surrounded by some of the finest people on earth.

Today marks the beginning of planting in our gardens. We have been busy cleaning beds and preparing the grounds, and now live plants are finally going in. We are still taking care, since it is a little earlier than usual, but these hardy plants can handle the occasional chill that will likely still come our way.

Vendor applications are arriving, and it has been such a joy reconnecting with so many of our market friends. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces like Peggy Pickett, Chris Underwood, Missy Rogalsky, Jackie Ruland, Roseann Everson, Pam Cunningham, Lisa Spillett, Christine McGuire, Triza Quirk, Teri VerHager, Linda Shewmaker, Dierre Thiessen, Virinia Gallardo, Kackleberry Farm, and many more.

We are also happy to welcome back the Jerome Civic Club for their monthly appearance, and Kirk Woodbury will be flying in from time to time to share his music with us. Some vendors are still deciding, and others are hoping to join the market for the first time — and we are grateful for all of it.

As Easter approaches, we want to wish each of you a blessed and meaningful holiday. It is perhaps the most important celebration of all — a reminder of hope, love, renewal, and faith.

Serve one another. Love one another. Work as hard as you are able.

We will see you soon.

— Kathy

A Month of Love, Joy, and New Beginnings

At the Jerome Farmers Market, we want to wish you a month filled with love and joy. You don’t have to wait to receive it—you can give it. Kindness, smiles, thoughtful gestures, and positive attitudes are all gifts we can share freely.

We are deeply grateful to live in this beautiful place. Our hearts go out to those in the eastern part of our country who are facing challenges, and we hold them close in thought and prayer. Here in the Magic Valley, it has been a mild season. While we are always thankful for a strong snowpack to support our watershed, we recognize how blessed we are to call this place home.

Signs of spring are everywhere. Green shoots are popping up, garden seeds are arriving, and the choreography of the gardens has begun. Greenhouses are busy planting seeds and moving stock. Our vendors are taking inventory, dreaming up new creative ideas, and putting in the work to prepare their products for the season ahead.

Opening Day is set for June 6, and so much is happening this year. Not only are we celebrating 15 years as a farmers market, but we are also honoring our country’s 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, we are planning a free barbecue for our patrons on the 4th of July, and we promise—it’s going to be a wonderful time together.

We’ve been attending classes on food and garden preparation, and it has truly excited the soul. There’s something special about stepping outside right now—the air smells fresh, and the promise of growth is everywhere.

We send you our love and wish you a gentle, hope-filled spring as we all prepare for the season ahead.

With gratitude,

The Jerome Farmers Market

As we reflect on this special season, our hearts are full of gratitude for the relationships that make our market so much more than a place to shop. You—our vendors, patrons, and community—are the heartbeat of what we do, and we are deeply thankful for each of you.

Yesterday marked the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It’s a moment that naturally invites pause—a quiet turning point in the rhythm of the seasons. While we rest and enjoy cozy evenings in warm homes, it’s also a time for reflection and anticipation. From here on, each day brings a little more light—about three additional minutes of sunlight—subtle yet meaningful.

Light is essential for growth, health, and strength. Just as the land rests during winter, this season of stillness allows us to rejuvenate and prepare for the work that lies ahead. We have always loved the changing seasons and the lessons they bring.

At Christmas, light carries an even deeper meaning. It invites us to recognize the greatest delivery of light ever given—the birth of our Savior, the Light of the World. This sacred event is one we pause to honor and remember, for the greatest gifts of our lives flow from it. Blessings, hope, and spiritual growth are gifts worth noticing.

Gratitude changes everything. It enriches our lives and helps us see the abundance around us. As this year comes to a close, we invite you to pause, love deeply, give thanks, and enjoy the blessings of your life and time. Even amid a world that often feels uncertain, we are richly blessed—by where we live, by the incredible people of this valley, and by the community we share.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, a blessed 2026, and many days of joy ahead.

With sincere gratitude,

Kent & Kathy Bartholomew

This Saturday marks the last Farmers Market of the 2025 season, and we’re going out with a bang!
Look to the north of the greenhouse and you’ll find us surrounded by tons of pumpkins, squash, potatoes, apples, onions, and more. Inside and outside the greenhouse, you’ll discover incredible vendors, dragons, food, and fun waiting for you.

 Take a photo with the Beauxbaton carriage, troll, and Hogwarts house backdrops, then wander through rows of creative vendors offering handmade and homegrown treasures.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day:
9:00 AM – Doors open! The first prize of the day goes to the person who correctly answers all four Yule Ball trivia questions. (Question #4: What color robes does Professor McGonagall wear to the Yule Ball?)
10:00 AM – Ballroom dance instruction with fun, prizes, and laughter
11:00 AM – Costume judging
12:30 PM – Fudge registration
1:00 PM – Fudge judging with Cornelius Fudge – The Fudge Judge presenting the prestigious award!

 Don’t forget to enter your name in the Goblet of Fire for prize drawings every half hour.

The market runs from 9 AM to 3 PM at Moss Greenhouse and promises to be a gorgeous, memory-filled day. Grab a butterbeer, update your wand, and bring the whole family—entrance is free!

269 East 300 South, Jerome

Thank you for an incredible year at the Jerome Farmers Market! We’re so grateful for our vendors, patrons, and community who make every Saturday magical. See you in 2026!

COATS, COURAGE, AND COMFORT FOOD

The Jerome Farmers Market has the most faithful, courageous, and incredible vendors and patrons. Rain, shine, or wind — they show up! This week may be a little coat-worthy, but you can bet we’ll be there bringing all the cozy fall favorites.

Once again, it’s comfort food season — think homemade breads, crisp apples, hearty squash, and pumpkins galore. If you’re looking for fresh farm eggs, we have those too. After all, it’s fall, right?

This is our second-to-last week before the Hogwarts Yule Ball Harvest Festival! Question #3 for this week’s challenge is:

“Mr. Crouch, the Head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, didn’t make it to the Yule Ball. Who is there instead representing him?”

Be the first to answer all four questions correctly at 9 AM to win a Trader Joe’s Gift Bag full of goodies and treasures!

Don’t forget the Fudge Competition at 1:00 PM — bring your best creation and you could win big!

We’re open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting) and located at Moss Greenhouses, 269 South 300 East, Jerome.

Bundle up, grab a warm drink, and come enjoy the market — we’ll see you in a few days!