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By Jordan Maxwell in Retail & Online Distribution —

Deeply Rooted Farmers Market kicks off summer season at East York's Dieppe Park

Here are some of the sights from the market, which takes place from 9-2 p.m. at Dieppe Park in Toronto.

Deeply Rooted Farmers Market kicks off summer season at East York's Dieppe Park
The Deeply Rooted Farmers Market kicked off Sunday, May 28 at Dieppe Park in East York, Toronto. It will run until Oct. 15, from 9-2 p.m.. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO 

Deeply Rooted Farmers Market kicked off a new season Sunday, May 28 at Dieppe Park in East York, Toronto.

More than 20 Black-owned and Indigenous vendors came out to present their products to the neighbourhood and introduce foods, skin care products, fashions, makeup, organic candles, household items, and more.

Here are some of the sights from the market, which takes place from 9-2 p.m. at Dieppe Park in Toronto.

Zi Louis, owner of Vert De Joie, a house and office plant business. Louis is planing to participate in several markets this year and was on-site providing indoor and outdoor 'green joy' for clients in Ontario. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Tameika Laing, owner of Meika's Pepper Sauces. The company sells a variety of sauces in retail, online and wholesale. Emphasizing flavour over fire, the pepper sauces are infused with mango lemon mint and scotch bonnet peppers. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Shoppers look for goods at the booth for GN Fashion & Accessories at The Deeply Rooted Farmers Market May 28. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Kim, and her sister, Annabel Okeya, owner of Seventh & Oak, an organic candle company started during the pandemic. Okeya was looking to provide an alternative to chemical-based candles for people, like her, with a sensitive sense of smell. Offering at least five candle scents, the company plans to attend markets across the GTA this summer. It also sells online. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Fab Faces by Fionna's Canadian distributor Fionna Henry. She was on-site showing off the company's line of makeup, lipstick, lip liners, and more. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
A variety of household items and decorated clothing at this booth at Deeply Rooted Farmers Market. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
The Orange Cottage Organics booth, which sells organic, whipped body butters and skin care products for people with sensitive skins. For people with eczema and other dry skin conditions, the company started in Barbados and has since came to Toronto to sell its products at markets, retail stores and online. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Curnette B., owner of Poundkeyz, a handmade charm, sticker, and drawings company that started during the pandemic in response to mental health challenges people experienced in isolation. Wanting to cheer herself up, she created the business to lift people's spirits. Her products are available on Etsy. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
The Healthy Alternatives booth, which sells vegan spreads and nut butters. The company also sells desserts. After a long market season last year, the owner said she would be mostly situated at the Deeply Rooted Farmers Market this year in East York. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Crystal Mondesir, owner of BossMoss Ltd., a healthy drink company selling sea moss, sea moss gels and more. All the company's products are vegan and non-GMO. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
The owner of Dryanke, an African fashions brand that makes Senegalese handmade baskets, head wraps, and much more. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
The owner of Mama's Ginger Juice is pictured here. Mixed with ginger, pineapple and lemon, the unique blend was selling out at the Deeply Rooted Farmers Market in East York, Toronto. The brand sells its products at markets and online, and also appears at weddings and parties. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
Lovina Smith, owner of Marj Delights. The legacy business sells Caribbean delicacies, honouring the story of Smith's grandmother who faced racism and discrimination as a business owner. Her perseverance, she said, led her to reopen the business at the start of the pandemic to continue the legacy. JORDAN MAXWELL PHOTO
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