(Above) No.1 Flowers is one of the many flower booths at the Winter Garden Farmers’ Market. What makes these flowers stand out from the rest of the options is the vivid, wide selection of flowers that No.1 Flowers has to offer. No.1 Flowers also offers wedding, funeral, and party arrangements for flower decor. They also offer a floral mastery class open to florists, wedding planners, event designers, and more to learn the proper floral skills or boost their floral knowledge to the next level. www.no1flowersbyjo.com is the website for No.1 Flowers, and their services range from planning and arranging floral wedding decor to wide selection of flowers.
Grocery shopping is a weekly errand that everyone runs, whether they are getting ingredients for a delicious meal or snacks that satisfy a certain craving. People go shopping for produce and goods mainly in supermarkets and grocery stores, but the places that should be discussed more are the farmers’ markets. The benefits of shopping at farmers’ markets are endless. Farmers’ markets are not only a place to buy fresh, local produce but also a place to buy things like art, jewelry, clothes, flowers, and goods from small businesses. Additionally, not only do markets provide an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the live music and community around you, but the goods are organic and naturally sourced, making them healthier alternatives. This is beneficial for both people and the environment.
(Above) Produce and goods are the main attraction at any farmers’ market. The Farmacy is a produce stand that out-classes many of the other fresh food stands. The reason being is their brightly colored fruits, the organized sections of food, and most importantly the large, welcoming, red sign that draws people in its direction. Almost all of the fresh produce is organic and locally grown by local farmers. The labels on each of the baskets for the fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and goods state if it’s locally grown, organic, and the farm of origin. (Yara Koteish)(Above) A wide variety of gold-plated fashion jewelry is what DIVERSO has to offer. The exotic and summer-like design of their jewelry surely catches the attention of many people passing by. (Yara Koteish)(Above) Crafts Hands is a unique jewelry small business shop that is very different from the rest of the jewelry stands that make handmade bracelets, necklaces, and their unique“silverware” jewelry. Crafts Hands’ silverware jewelry is a style of jewelry that bends silverware to look like jewelry in a very creative way. (Yara Koteish)(Above) A wide range of small plants is also offered at No.1 Flowers that are shipped from and grown in Ecuador. Alexa Gabriel, a No.1 Flowers employee, stated, “The climate and soil in South America are an excellent place for these cacti, and also for our flowers to flourish and grow.” (Yara Koteish)(Above) The Farmacy’s baked goods and jams are shipped fresh every single day to ensure freshness and long shelf life. All the goods are homemade with organic ingredients and no artificial flavors or colorings that are most commonly found in baked goods in supermarkets. (Yara Koteish)(Above) Plant Street Flower Cart is a flower shop that sits right outside of the farmers’ market. Even with a small selection of flowers, they manage to catch the eyes of many with their outstanding display, making it an exclusive experience for shoppers. (Yara Koteish)(Above) Fresh pineapple, sugarcane, and coconut juice are offered at 30A Coconut Hut. Farmers’ markets offer a unique experience that allows customers to see the process of drink making which is part of the benefit of going to a market instead of a grocery store. Also, they list the health benefits of their drinks to attract more customers. (Yara Koteish)
Yara Koteish is a staff member of Lake Highland Preparatory School's newspaper class. Yara has been a student at Lake Highland for 11 years and has a younger brother in 9th grade. She is on the Lake Highland varsity and club swim team and has been swimming for 14 years. When not in school or sports, Yara enjoys traveling and going to the beach. She also likes to spend time having fun with her friends and family.
