4 Reasons The Union Square Greenmarket is Pure Awesomeness

The Union Square Greenmarket happens four days a week, but Saturdays are like something else. Especially in the Fall, although Summer is nice too (one of the Maple stands has iced mint tea sweetened with maple- pure deliciousness). So here are the reasons to go.

1. The colors- whether you're looking at rainbow carrots, heirloom tomatoes, or the many squash varieties, the colors in the Fall farmer's market are absolutely stunning. There are also some surprising looking vegetables, like the purple (also in green) cauliflower or the black peppers (left).



2. The variety- there is a little of everything at this market. Obviously, there are copious amounts of vegetables, greens, and fruit (especially apples in the Fall), but there is also fresh meat (from chicken to bison to scallops) and eggs, jams and chutneys, fresh goat cheese, flowers, sprouts, garlic oil, yarn, and fresh baked goods. Yummy!
















3. The causes- there is a section for composting and mulch, lots of organic (and better than organic- no pesticides whatsoever), and all local products. You can get Ronnybrook Farm milk and yogurt, local squash, and throw away all of your produce scraps in a way that helps the environment.





4. The square- super fun, ecclectic, and energetic. Everything is in this square. There are lots of chess players, Indian hymns and fortune tellers, people promoting their causes, entertainment acts, and totally random one offs (drawings of 150 faces in a path around the park, or a man spending his day with a sign that reads "not checking out hot girls").

I could list a bunch of other reasons to go- the attempt at nature in the city, the smell, the food trucks, the hot cider- but it really just comes down to a great Saturday shopping, eating, and enjoying the best of NYC.