"Meet me at the Farmers Market"

in Port Royal at Naval Heritage Park on Ribaut Rd

Saturdays - Year Round - 9 to 12 - Rain or Shine

Connect with our vendors

I guess it might be the same with most jobs but somehow I think running the farmers market is different. I LOVE my job and I look forward to being at the market every Saturday, even if there's wind, snow, rain or a hurricane.

As the seasons change, so does the market; the temperature shifts, the produce changes, shrimp season ends, oyster season begins, customers go north, south, west and east and most return. Louis and I and the vendors are like family. We've had several market babies, some vendors have left to open brick and mortars, some have been transferred and sadly we've had some to move on. So, it is with a tinge of sadness that I share with you that George Cannon, Mr. Camellia, a family member and wonderful friend, is retiring from the farmers market. ☹️

George has been a steady vendor for sixteen or seventeen years, we can't remember exactly. He has beautified our yards and gardens with the most satisfying evergreen shrubs and trees that bloom majestic with color even when the temperature dips.

George and Jeremy,

his right hand man and son.

My first visit to Cannon Farms was fascinating. But before we set out on the golf cart to tour the forty acres, greenhouses and camellias, we stopped to feed the girls.

In the greenhouses, George propagates and repots cuttings to 1 gallon pots then 3 gallon pots which he typically brings to the farmers market.

Red

White

Pink

There are neat singles, semi-doubles and formal doubles. Other descriptions are deer resistant, long bloomer, ruffled petals, peony petals, cold hardy, debutante, black veined, ombre effect, and espalier. There are 250 known species and upwards to 3,000 hybrid varieties so there is something for everyone.

For just two more weeks, George will be at the market with the last of his inventory. Don't miss this opportunity to join the camellia fan club and ask the master of camellias any questions.

George, you will be sorely missed. Please promise you will come visit and share your knowledge and maybe play your banjo for us.

Spotted at the Farmers Market

Phenomenal fresh cut flower bouquets from

WIMBEE CREEK

LUNCH AND LEARN

Lunch and Learn, presented by the Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association, is filled with new and interesting lectures and classes led by some of the Beaufort area’s most experienced and talented gardeners, designers and entrepreneurs.

2023 Lunch & Learn Schedule

Classes are free.  Just bring a folding chair around noon to the area around the Gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers’ Market.  No registration is necessary.  Come early before the Market closes and take advantage of the great variety of food, produce and plant vendors.  The classes continue every Saturday until the last of June.