H A R V E S T Y O U R H E A L T H ! With the entire world more focused than ever on health and wellness, we’ve created these pages for our locals who may be looking for additional ways to boost their health while also supporting local businesses.
The Gardens GreenMarket returns this October for its 20th season! Meet some of our vendors and learn about their passion for the products they make and sell.
Mama Lee’s Elderberries Have you ever had an elderberry? This superfood is PACKED with superpotent antioxidants that surpass those of the blueberry, making them a natural immunity booster. In ancient times, elderberries were used for healing scars and improving complexion. Folk medicine and Indigenous use included remedies for headaches, nerve pain and inflammation. If you’ve never tasted an elderberry, you’re in luck! Mama Lee’s Elderberries, owned by Brandy DeFreitas, makes their Gardens GreenMarket debut this season. They sell elderberry syrup, which is created by brewing elderberries to a reduction, then adding a mix of spices like Add It To: cinnamon, star anise, ginger root, and raw, local honey. There is a honeyPancake mix, smoothies, free syrup available for those with allergies, as well as elderberry gummies. tea or other beverages. 6
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