Holiday markets happening now

Common Roots will be participating in several upcoming markets, including the Winter Holiday Faire hosted by the Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center on Saturday, December 16th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. If you are local, please consider visiting this event as yet another way to support those living with disabilities in our community. It promises to be a fun time for all ages and abilities!
We will also be at the Felton Covered Bridge Holiday Market on Sunday, December 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy some holiday cheer at these outdoor markets and make an impact keeping your holiday shopping local! Can’t make it to these holiday markets? You can still share the bounty of our season with those you love by making your purchase through our online shop. Purchases can be shipped or picked up at the farm.

Blooms of Thanks a big hit

As we cleared the last of 2023’s flower crop from our field and replaced it with winter cover crop, we are pleased to report that nearly 200 people received Blooms of Thanks this season. Boy, does that feel good!

Common Roots distributed over 400 market bouquets in 2023, thanks in part to support from the Palo Alto Medical Group’s Healthcare Endowment Fund. Partners assisted us in distributing these bouquets to the many staff who play an essential role in supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives.

Thank you to the individuals with and without disabilities who came together weekly to make these bouquets. Enjoy these photos that capture just some of the beauty and gratitude these flowers conveyed.

Here are some comments we received after delivering Blooms of Thanks in our community:
“The most special flowers to give out to our beloved staff. A huge thank you to Common Roots Farm for giving us this opportunity to pass them along.“ — Oceanside SLS
“So appreciative of the flowers! Best farm ever!!“ — Blooms of Thanks recipient
“Is this too good to be true?“ — Blooms of Thanks recipient

The Blooms of Thanks crew did a fantastic job and had some fun along the way. Farmers, you grew an amazing array of organic blooms. We are so glad you all made this project such a success and we hope to do it again next year!