Vegetable Starter Plants
Coming April 3rd!
Fort Hill Farm grows a variety of vegetable and herb starter plants just for us! Each variety is field-tested on their New Milford farm to ensure it will do well in our climate. Run by Rebecca Batchie and Paul Bucciaglia and certified organic through Baystate, Fort Hill Farm uses growing practices which promote healthy soil and protect our environment.
GILBERTIE’S HERB GARDENS
Easton, CT - 23.8 miles away
During plant season, we at New Morning Market visit Gilbertie’s weekly to hand-select the finest certified organic herbs and vegetables for your garden. Founded in 1922 as a cut-flower business in Westport, Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens remains a family-run business more than 90 years later. Their greenhouses supply a warm environment for winter seedlings as well as a wide variety of microgreens and vegetables, which are available year-round.
HUNGRY REAPER FARM
Morris, CT - 10.4 miles away
Hungry Reaper Farm grows 4 acres of vegetables in Morris, CT. Their team of Jill, WIll and Enya have worked on a variety of organic vegetable and fruit farms in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and are currently pursuing organic certification. They grow a wide variety of produce, from the classics you know and love to the new and unfamiliar that are sure to bring excitement to your kitchen!
Pick up a guide in store or scan for the digital version!
An in depth handbook to guide you towards the best vegetables, fruits, and herbs for your garden - as well as insight into all of the growing supplies you’ll need.
Date
Early April
Plant Varieties Arriving
(4/3 – 4/10) Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage (Green & Red), Cauliflower, Lettuce, Kale, Chard, Leeks, Onions
Mid April (4/14 – 4/17)
Late April (4/21 – 4/28)
Early May (5/1 – 5/8)
Mid May (5/12 – 5/19)
Late May (5/22 – 5/29)
Broccoli Rabe, Brussels Sprouts, Napa Cabbage, Cipollini Onions, Collard Greens, Dandelion Greens, Escarole
Green Beans, Cucumbers (Slicing & Pickling)
Tomatoes (Cherry, Plum, Heirloom, Slicing)
Eggplant, Peppers (Sweet & Hot)
Summer & Winter Squash, Watermelon
Herbs: Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Chives
Flowers & Specialty: Nasturtium, Sunflower, Marigold, Zinnia, Calendula, Cosmos, Borage, Chamomile, Milkweed, Nicotiana, Shiso, Sorrel, Yarrow, Catnip,
Expanded varieties of:
Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Cucumbers, Squash
Plus: Celery, Cantaloupe, Ground Cherries
Full selection continues +
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Collard Greens
Flowers & Specialty: Black-Eyed Susan, Yarrow, Bee Balm, Shiso, Sorrel
Continued availability of:
Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Cucumbers, Squash
Herbs: Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme
Flowers & Specialty: Calendula, Cosmos, Nicotiana
Saturday, April 25th 11AM-4PM
Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT 06798
Welcome to Woodbury Earth Day 2026, where we come together as a community to honor our planet, promote sustainability, and inspire positive change. Hosted by Woodbury Parks & Recreation and powered by a passionate team of volunteers, this event continues a decades-long rich tradition of celebrating Earth Day with engaging family-friendly activities, environmental education, and local partnerships.
Join us for a day filled with interactive exhibits, eco-friendly vendors, live music, hands-on workshops, children’s activities, and so much more!
Come celebrate with us!
