Green Leaf Farms
Greg Brown
201 Hwy 36
Barnesville GA, 30204
678-596-6803
Greenleaf201@aol.com

Now in his second year of farming, Greg said he is looking forward to a better Market season, after having survived the record heat and drought of 2007.  His Green Leaf Farms is now Certified Naturally Grown, and he has added an acre of fruit and nut trees, in addition to a variety of berry shrubs, which should compliment his offerings in a couple of years.  This year, Greg looks forward to providing fresh local and slightly unusual produce this season.

Moore Farms and Friends
Laurie and Will Moore
239 County Rd. 561
Woodland, AL 36280
1-256-282-7889
Moorefarmsandfriends@yahoo.com

Will and Laurie Moore own and operate Moore Farms and Friends – a farmer’s co-operative that represents more than two-dozen small sustainable, certified naturally grown and USDA certified organic food producers.  They specialize in diversified vegetable production, which means that they grow smaller amounts but a greater range of heirloom, European and traditional southern varieties.  The Moores subscribe to and are very active in slow foods, which Will says is more about flavor and beauty, and less about ease of growing.

Yang’s Cut Flowers Farm
Ya Yang

Zio Micu’s Garden
334 Baxter Road NE
Resaca, GA 30735
706-625-1639
Nico3372@yahoo.com

Two Doves Farm
380 Ebenezer Church RD
Fayetteville, GA 30215
www.Twodovesfarm.com

Two Doves Farm is located on 15 acres just south of Atlanta, in the heart of Fayette County.  The farm is Certified Organic by the Georgia Crop Improvement Association.  Owners Larry and Twila Dove bought the farm in 2003 and began growing with one mission in mind -- produce wholesome organic fruits and vegetables while preserving the land on which they live.  Not only are the Doves active environmentalists, but they also believe in giving back to the community, having donated over 10,000 pounds of vegetables to food banks over the past several years.

Hidden Springs Farm
Ray and Donna Lopes
P.O. Box 587
Williamson, GA 30292
770-412-1703
mail@hsffarm.com
www.hsffarm.com

Ray and Donna Lopes own and operate Hidden Springs Farm, which consists of 109 acres in Williamson, Georgia. Their primary farming industry is Black Baldy Cattle, in addition to harvesting pecans, honey and Queens. The family moved to the farm from Hatfield, Massachusetts in the fall of 1994, and their farm has continued to evolve since.  The Lopes’ goal is that the farm become self-sufficient.


Pappardelle's Pasta
Presented by MI Distributors
4702 Bentley Place
Duluth, GA 30096
678-427-8251
Mmoller123@aol.com

This is the fourth year for Pappardelle's Pasta at the Green Market. Patti, Paul, Shelly and Mike, look forward to every weekend at Piedmont Park greeting their friends and all the dogs. It is a complete pleasure to provide our product, knowing everyone will enjoy it as much as we do.

We can always pick out a new visitor to our booth with their look of amazement at all the colors and flavors of pasta. After a few taste tests, they become Pappardelle's fans forever. And after a few dinner parties served with our pasta, their friends will become frequent visitors to the Green Market for more pasta.

Since 1984 Pappardelle's Pasta has been providing the finest restaurants, hotels, and farmer's markets with this nation's most exquisite artisanal pastas. We offer over 100 flavors of dried pasta and fresh-frozen ravioli, sauces, and pesto's, each handcrafted in small batches using every facet of traditional Italian pasta making techniques.


mr Salsa Man
Kelly Brown
6719 Green Meadows LN.
Morrow, GA 30260
404-272-4056
brownkelly@prodigy.net
www.mrsalsaman.com

mr Salsa Man, aka Kelly Brown, said the idea for his business began in 1993, while he was working for Private Jet Airlines. Each month his office would have a potluck, and he would bring homemade hot salsa.  He said his coworkers enjoyed it so much that they would place orders for the Kelly’s hit dip, and not before long, the “Salsa Man” was filling orders for scores of people working in the airline industry. The name stuck.


Antico Mercante
Franco Boeri
4851 GA Hwy 85 BLDG 2 Unit 201
Forest Park, GA 30297
404-559-8500
fboeri@anticomercante.com
www.anticomercante.com

Antico Mercante is an importer and distributor of specialty foods, with a strong selection of artisan cheeses and estate olive oil. Franco Boer’s company offers daily delivery to restaurants in the Atlanta area.


Merrilily Gardens
Merrily Mclaughlin
2145 Jep Wheeler Rd.
Woodstock, GA 30188
770-777-7044
Merrilily@mindspring.com
www.merrililygardens.com 

Merrilily Gardens is a state inspected live-plant perennial nursery located on a country hilltop in Woodstock, Georgia.  After growing daylilies for many years, owner Merrily McLaughlin decided to expand her collection and offer many varieties for sale to the public. Merrilily Gardens has grown from 50 to 500 hybrid varieties, in addition to hostas, astilbes, ferns and phlox.

Annie Laurie Stilwell
Annie Laurie’s Cakes and Pastries
438 W. Wesley Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-518-1204
anniestilwell@yahoo.com

Professionally trained at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, passionate about using local and all natural ingredients; Annie Laurie Stilwell worked as a pastry chef at The Blue Heron Bakery in Olympia Washington and most recently at The Net Opera in New York.   The Atlanta native has since moved back the city to make wonderful, yummy pastries for good people. Look out for these sweets Annie calls “farm-Chic”, really fun, cute and very tasty!

Buon Gusto Ltd
870 Powers Lake Drive
Atlanta, GA 30327
404-252-8352
Dang1@mindspring.com
www.buongustoltd.com

Buon Gusto brings the pleasure of BriGidini™ cookies to Green Market. BriGidini™ are crisp artisanal cookies with the tempting aroma of anise. For over 500 years they have been one of the best kept secrets in Tuscany.Until now, these authentic sweets were available only at local festivals. Buon Gusto Ltd. is the exclusive producer of BriGidini™ and exclusive distributor of BriGidini™ Machines in North America. Enjoy BriGidini™ with espresso, gelato,  sweet ricotta, mascarpone, fresh fruits, dessert wine or simply out of the bag. Savor the sophisticated sweet life.

The Bread Garden
Catherin Krenshaw
549 Amsterdam Ave NE Ste 5
Atlanta, GA 30306-3472
Phone: 404-875-1166

Local artesian breads and pastries

Pure Bliss Organics
Antonio DaCosta
Karen Morgan
Krishna Da Costa
Jon Morgan
1165 Allgood Rd. Ste. 14
Marietta, GA 30062
pureblissorganic@bellsouth.net

Pure Bliss Bakery is a certified organic company created by four friends; Antonio and Krishna Da Costa, and Jon and Karen Morgan.  They produce all sorts of handmade baked products; granola, granola bars, cookies, breads, nut mixes, etc. All their products are handmade.  Their passion is to feed people tasty nutritious food to share the goodness of organic whole grains with the world.  Pure Bliss Bakery’s products are organic, wholesome, natural, handmade and full of delicious flavor. Come and check it out. Spread the bliss!

Costa’s Pasta
William Costa
2045 Attic Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30152
wctlksgov@mindspring.com
www.costaspasta.com

Since 1983 Costa's Pasta has been manufacturing and distributing fresh pasta in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeast. They offer some of the finest in traditional pastas as well as creating signature pastas that reflect and compliment all culinary skills. Costa's Pasta began as a small specialty food store in a shopping center in Cobb County. Costa's Pasta's owner William Costa pledged his company’s commitment to satisfying customers with its large assortment of high quality products, prompt service and product knowledge.

Nature’s Own
Summer Kaleel
3305 Calibre Creek Pkwy
Roswell, GA 30076
404-421-4256
summerkaleel@bellsouth.net
www.mountofolivesoil.com

Nature’s Own is an independently owned company that aims at supporting struggling farmers, market their produce at a competitive fair price to secure an income that provides them with a dignified living. Currently, Nature’s Own is working with Palestinian impoverished farmers through a non profit, non governmental organization that helps farmers improve their production to reach international standards for organic extra virgin oil.  It soon plans to expand its activities to cover other impoverished countries in Africa as well as the Middle East.

April’s Rain Inc
Karen Patterson
1051 Glenwood Ave. SE Apt 2
Atlanta, GA 30316
678-768-8726
aprilsrain@live.com

April’s Rain Inc provides natural products that are non-toxic, and chemical free.  Its goal is to promote health and wellness through my natural products to help improve peoples lives.

Shea Essentials


Taj Ma Hound
Jake Karmin
707-d East Lake Dr.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-9220
jake@tajmahound.com
www.tajmahound.com

Taj Ma Hound is a local producer of natural dog treats that recently received Atlanta Magazine recently recognized for best treats in the Southeast.  

Pet Chef Express
James and Bridget Galloway

James and Bridget are self-ascribed pet lovers, and they understand that complexities of work-life balance often times lead to poor choices in nutrition for people and their pets.  They began their company, Pet Chef Express to address the need of people stretched by demanding work schedules.  Pet Chef Express is a national member network where members offer a service to the community by providing free home delivery of their super premium pet food and supplies.

Kitchen Sera, INC
242 12th NE #6
Atlanta, GA 30309
678-592-9257
hjrec@aol.com

Retail specialty items from USA i.e. Georgia; selling gourmet food and products.

The Art of Touch Therapeutic Massage Center
Shannon Grant
244 14th ST. NE Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-602-4054
sgrant@theartoftouchmassage.com
www.theartoftouchmassage.com

Shannon Grant is the owner of The Art of Touch, which she opened July 2007 to provide massage therapy and educational classes in a bed and breakfast-like environment. Grant has extensive background in all types of massage including working on clients with cancer, and she also offers a class titled Nurturing the Pregnant Couple where we teach such things as infant massage.

Live Well Chiropractic
2345-5 Cheshire Bridge Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-235-0995
iadjust@bellsouth.net
www.livewellchiropractic.com

Live Well Chiropractic is dedicated to educating the public on the devastating effects of the vertebral subluxation complex through a brief posture exam and bilateral weight scale evaluation my team will explain how posture is the window to the spine, and the spine is one’s lifeline. Look for them at Green Market for an excellent opportunity to learn how to create a healthier life style.