Article By Susan Schiber
What would we do without our growers? John and his son Matt grow herbs year-round in Plant City and bring them to the Corey Ave. Market every Sunday! Growing up in Massachusetts Matt knew that sunshine was where he wanted to be year-round. He was accepted to the University of Tampa and the sunshine state became his home. Working various part time jobs during his studies he met a local small herb grower that hired him. He instantly found his passion! The benefits and beauty of fresh live herbs!
In 2012 Matt ventured out on his own but needed his dad’s help, so he asked John to come to Plant City and spend 6 to 9 months to help get things growing. Soon they were wholesaling to local sellers. They joined Tampa Bay Markets as vendors and have been on Corey Ave. since opening day October 2014. Today they grow on 2.5 acres with a 4000-sq.-ft. greenhouse. John stayed in Florida and is the face you see at the market, providing you not only with fresh herbs but growing tips, benefits and maybe he will share a recipe secret or two! The Summer Market on Corey Ave. is operating 9am-1pm every Sunday through the end of September with 40+ vendors.
On October 3rd, the market will expand its vendor pool and hours from 10am-2pm.
Corey Avenue Market Mgr.
c: 727-403-0626
e: coreyavenuemarket@gmail.com