Saline Farmers Market

07/29/2026

Recipe: Green Beans with Walnuts

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons walnut oil

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

ground black pepper to taste

salt to taste

Directions
Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.

07/28/2026

Learning Corner: Black Walnut Toxicity

Have you noticed some plantings have a hard time growing around your black walnut trees? These trees are really a double-edged sword; tasty nuts, strong, beautiful wood - but they secrete a hormone that inhibits the growth of plants around it. Check out this site for an in-depth explanation of these amazing plants!

Black walnuts produce a chemical called juglone, which occurs naturally in all parts of the tree, especially in the buds, nut hulls, and roots. The leaves and stems contain smaller quantities of juglone, which is leached into the soil after they fall.

07/27/2026

We had an absolutely amazing Christmas in July with so many fun friends, photos, and popsicles! Santa would like to thank the Saline community for the warm welcome.

WE would like to thank Santa, Michael Powers, and Nancy Petosky for volunteering their time and effort to pull off this event favorite!

07/27/2026

Vendor Profile: Shady Lane Farm
Shannon and Bill Boardman, Dundee

"Shady Lane Farm grows garlic, vegetables, herbs, black walnuts, mulberries and other berries; from which they make jam. They also bring a selection of baked goods such as baguettes, croutons and pound cake each week to you in Saline! They are passionate about preserving heritage varieties of fruits and vegetables and are committed to growing food as naturally as possible. Although we are not certified organic, we follow organic practices and are working to integrate permaculture methods into our farm."

They accept cash, credit, SNAP tokens, Double Up Food Bucks tokens, and Saline Area Social Services Vouchers.

07/26/2026

07/25/2026

07/25/2026

Sat, July 25, 8am-noon
100 S Ann Arbor St, Parking lot #4

🎄It's Christmas in July!! Santa loves Saline and always takes a short vacation in town, so he thought he'd stop by for some veggies this Saturday!
🎅The Big Man in Red will be at the market from 9:30-11am, shopping, reading stories, and visiting with some of his favorite kids. Children of all backgrounds are invited!
🦌The treasure hunt animal will be the reindeer!

Plants: mixed basket annuals

Produce: SWEET CORN, head lettuce, leaf lettuce, spinach, kale, russet potatoes, red potatoes, gold potatoes, onions, microgreens, mushrooms, green beans, beets, wax beans, carrots, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cherries, blueberries, plums, peaches, raspberries

Protein: sausages, pastured pork and beef

Bakery: loaf bread, cake, cookies, croissants, Ukrainian baked goods, gluten free cookies and other baked treats, sourdough, baking mixes, sweet rolls, coffee cake

Misc Food: fudge, jams, honey, nut butters, black walnuts

Misc: jewelry, leather purses and accessories, soap, lotion, bath bombs, greeting cards, mugs, towels

07/24/2026

🥫Help fill the food pantry!🥫
These are the items most needed at Saline Area Social Service
July 27 - 30
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Mustard
BBQ Sauce
Jelly (grape or strawberry)
Oatmeal

🥫Donation Drop-off Hours🥫
🚨We close from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for lunch!🚨
Mondays: 10am-12pm, 1pm-5:30pm
Tuesdays: 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Thursdays: 10am-12pm
Fridays: Closed

Our address is 1259 Industrial Drive in Saline, MI. Please bring donations to the north/back side of the building and ring the bell!🛎

Here are more ideas for donating goods to SASS:
https://salinesocialservice.com/ways-to-give/donate-goods/