There were these cool Neiwa kumquats, these pea shoots, and gorgeous asparagus, and I heard there were kiwis, but I was too late to see them. I have to recommend getting to the market early, because things do sell out.

The Milk Man was back with this cheese he’s holding so lovingly, and in the Green Booth the Bee People were spreading the word about the Urban Beekeeping proposal that’s gaining widespread approval from people all over the City of LA, including Mar Vista. Find out more about them at HoneyLove.

Photo of Neiwa kumquats provided by Mar Vista Farmer’s Market Manager, Diana Rodgers.

Plus there’s a new Cheese booth with Chris Vamos, the MilkMan, bringing in cheeses from Sebastopol. His special is if you buy two hunks of cheese, the 2nd one is 5% off; buy three and the 3rd is 10% off, and so on. He’s also running a very limited super crazy special: bring him a “Legit piece of cheese art“* and you’ll get a 1/4 pound of cheese free, while supplies last.

And in the MVCC Green Booth, Mike, the Urban Organic Gardener, was there, showing off his tried and true methods for container gardening, especially for apartment dwellers.

*You must speak with Chris to get his definition of “Legit piece of cheese art.”

Plus Emma has these adorable baby girl dresses for sale, Urban Green is now in a new location on the West side of Pacific, serving pizzas and breakfast burritos (Vegan on request), and in the Green Booth, the Master Gardeners were handing out seedlings.

The market was hopping today since so many of us have been missing it and were clearly chomping at the bit to get back to shopping for veggies on Grand View Blvd.

The organic strawberries at JR Organics were indeed very sweet (and did you know you Mar Vista is one of their CSA Pick-Up locations?), the Bok Choy was looking good, the Pomelos are enormous, and the avocados are perfect.

Sustainable Works was in the Green Booth promoting their upcoming Free Green Living Workshops, so check them out.

This is the first time the Market will be closed two weeks in a row since it began, and I, for one, will miss it! See you on January 8th, 2012!

Where's Santa? He's not in his chair...

Here he is!

There were crafts for the kids to make,

the Mar Vista Arts & Crafts Collective were selling gifts for the holidays,

Mama Leah’s Latkes were just in time for Channukah,

Klezmer Juice was rocking out,

there were all kinds of sweets booths,

and people were stocking up on veggies!

In the Green Booth, Sustainable Works was letting everyone know about their FREE Green Living Workshops. The next one starts January 25th and will take place at the G2 Gallery in Venice.

*Please note that the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market will be closed both Christmas day and New Year’s Day – and will return on Sunday, January 8th.

Plus Satsuki Palter was on hand demonstrating her techniques for ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement. She teaches classes and can be reached at satsuki.palter @ verizon.net.

Free Range Orkestar was serenading us all with their tubas.

And California Green Designs was in the Green Booth with Green Santa talking about solar PV design & integration.

The Arts & Craft Collective is selling and will be for the rest of the month – just in time for Holiday Gifting.

Artwear by Birgitta

Quilts From The Heart

Pam Goldwasser with Cane Expressions

Refyll is now set up and selling their Green cleaning products.

Refyll selling Green Cleaning products in reusable containers

Marilyn Donadt was performing.

Marilyn Donadt performing

Susan Holtz, of Baking & Cake Art Academy was on hand making an adorable Santa cake.

Susan Holtz of Baking & Cake Art Academy

Santa Cake!

And EnerGTech was in back in the Green Booth talking about energy conservation.

EnerGTech

All the usual great artisans will be there selling, and with a few extra additions for the Holidays, like Cane Expressions!

Please note that the Farmer’s Market will be closed both on December 25th and January 1st for the holidays.