TFM Farmers Market Blog August 16, 2025

The first week of school is officially behind us. The alarm clocks have been going off earlier, lunchboxes are back in action, the carpool lines have tested our patience, and homework has already started creeping back into our evenings.

It’s been a whirlwind — and you deserve a breather.

That’s where your Tomball Farmers Market comes in.

This Saturday, leave the hustle and bustle behind for a few hours and swap it for something better: the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread, the vibrant colors of just-harvested produce, and the smiling faces of neighbors and friends who can’t wait to say hello.

Imagine grabbing a warm coffee or fresh-squeezed juice, strolling leisurely through the market stalls filled with locally grown fruits and veggies, homemade jams and sauces, and handcrafted treasures. Kids can marvel at colorful baked treats or pick out their own basket of farm-fresh strawberries, while you chat with the very people who grew and created the foods you’ll take home.

Whether you’re:

• Stocking up on crisp veggies for next week’s dinners
• Grabbing a jar of local honey to sweeten your tea
• Treating yourself to a gorgeous bouquet of flowers
• Finding a unique gift handmade by a talented local artisan
  

…you’ll leave not just with full bags, but with a full heart.

So bring a friend, bring the kids, or simply bring yourself for some much-needed “me time.” Let the Tomball Farmers Market be your reset button after the back-to-school rush.

📍 When & Where: 205 W. Main Street Tomball, TX 77375
Saturday | 9 AM – 1 PM
Tomball Farmers Market

Fresh food. Friendly faces. A little slice of peace in your busy week. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Harris County will launch its 2nd Annual Urban Rancher Educational Lecture Series on August 26. Open to the first 30 registrants, the program features six seminars and field days covering agriculture, natural resources, wildlife, and land stewardship for Texas landowners.
Topics include Water Smart Technologies, Viticulture, Backyard Poultry Production, Beekeeping 101, and more. Sessions (4–6 p.m.) will be held in person and online, with some offsite field trips. Meals, door prizes, and giveaways are included.

Learn more and register at https://urbanrancher2025.eventbrite.com/

Farmers Market Veggie Stir-Fry 🌶️🧄🍚🔥🥢

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup snap peas or green beans, trimmed
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
• Cooked rice or noodles, to serve

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add bell peppers, snap peas, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Pour soy sauce over the veggies, stir to coat evenly.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.

Let's take it one step further.. Farmers Market-style! 

​Here are instructions on how to plant seeds from the bell peppers used in the Farmers Market Veggie Stir-Fry recipe:

• Collect seeds from a ripe bell pepper.
• Rinse seeds to remove any pulp and let dry completely for several days.
• Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
• Keep soil moist and provide warmth (70-80°F).
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost and when they are about 6-8 inches tall.

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Vendor of the Week

Fuhgedaboudit Bagel

They are a local bagel shop that specialize in bagels, schmears, sandwiches

OSO Goody

  They make freeze-dried anything! Their items include candy, ice cream, veggies, and much more!

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Vendors NOT Attending 8/16/25

• Theiss Farms (Out for Season)
• Beauty and the Tree

Bougie's Garden and Bougie's Bakery are back this week!

We can't wait to serve you this Saturday!
~Tomball Farmers Market Staff