Springspiration

The first weekend of spring at Dallas Farmers Market is never quiet. This is the weekend when the Shed's back corner fills with plant starts, the parking lot smells like fresh basil, and everyone leaves with their trunk fuller than planned.

Spring by the Numbers at The Shed

Three things happen at DFM when the calendar flips to spring. First, the Shed's produce section expands — winter staples like sweet potatoes and greens join the season's first tomatoes, herbs, and berries. Second, native plant vendors make their seasonal return. Third, every vendor you'd been hoping to see "when it warms up" is back.

Master Gardener Janet Smith at Pearl Street Plaza

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Gardener Janet Smith is at Pearl Street Plaza on Saturday, March 21, from 10am to noon, discussing native plants suited to North Texas gardens. She'll bring samples, answer planting questions, and have a list of what's available in The Shed that morning.

Herb Potting Workshop — Kelley Produce

Kelley Produce is running an herb potting workshop at $35 per person on Saturday. Each participant leaves with a 12-inch terracotta pot, a custom soil blend, three herb starts, and a printed growing guide. Check in at the Information Booth by 9:30am.

Texas A&M AgriLife — Agricultural Careers

Texas A&M AgriLife is bringing a table to Pearl Street Plaza to talk about careers in agriculture, extension programs, and resources for beginning farmers in North Texas. If you've ever thought about what it takes to sell at a market like this one, this is your window.

The Shed opens Saturdays at 8am. Beat the spring crowd — the best plant starts go early.