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
