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 WYLIE URBAN FARM AND MARKET

Wylie Urban Farm & Market is a vibrant community destination located at 2315 E Stone Rd in Wylie, Texas, dedicated to connecting neighbors with fresh, locally-sourced food and unique artisan goods. Opened in December 2024, this market brings together organic groceries, luxury produce, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind products from local farmers and small business owners throughout the region. By focusing on sustainable, farm-fresh offerings—from pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed meats to homegrown produce and handcrafted soaps—the Market celebrates the best of Texas farming and artisanal creativity.

More than just a place to shop, Wylie Urban Farm & Market serves as a gathering space for residents and visitors alike. It regularly hosts pop-up vendors, workshops, and community events that add a lively, cultural atmosphere to the shopping experience. Whether you’re stocking up on seasonal produce, picking up unique gift items, or stopping by for an event with friends and family, the Market embodies a commitment to local food systems, small business support, and community engagement.

I have many customers in the Dallas area, and I always recommend stopping in to visit the Market. If you’re passing through Dallas, it’s well worth a detour. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention that the Market is owned and operated by my son, Dr. Brandon Iker. Am I biased? Of course—but I can assure you the Market truly stands on its own. There’s something there for everyone, and I think you’ll enjoy the visit.

Link to the Market’s website CLICK HERE

Wylie Urban Farm & Market

2315 E Stone Rd

Wylie, Texas 75098

Wisco Bonsai

Wisco Bonsai, owned by Kevin Stoeveken, is Wisconsin's only physical Bonsai shop with the area's largest selection of locally and regionally made Bonsai Ceramics. Kevin has a great selection of pots.  Wisco Gold is their flagship substrate mix, consisting of only North American sourced components.  Kevin runs classes, workshops and instruction is also available. His instagram account is:  @wiscobonsai 
 
His studio is open by appointment and the information for that is on his website. 
 

 Bonsai Ceramics

An excellent resource for American Bonsai Potters, well designed site, great information. 

"The website is intended to be a resource to the bonsai community by featuring American bonsai potters and their work.  My sincere hope is that you will find this website useful in learning more about the talented ceramicists here in the United States – from hobbyists to seasoned professionals.  Take a look around and enjoy the many pots on display."

 

Bonsai Empire

Bonsai Empire is one of my favorite sites to surf for information, ideas and inspiration.  It is a well laid out site with tons of content. Also check out their new movie about Ficus Bonsai at  www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species/ficus  

 

Indianapolis Bonsai Club

Great Club with a great Web site.  Very good general bonsai information. The site is updated frequently with club news and activity. 

Jay Kolaya Custom Woodworking and Bonsai  

Jay has a nice blog about bonsai and his collection with lots of pictures. Jay also makes some very impressive handmade Bonsai Stands.  

  Brandywine Bonsai Society 

Brandywine Bonsai Society has a very nice site with a lot of good Bonsai information and photos.  They have a library of past club newsletters that I have found some good information in.   Steven Ittel has also put together a nice listing of North American Potters.  I am fortunate to be included on that list.

 

Four Seasons Bonsai Club of Michigan

 

Gregory Beach Bonsai

Gregory Beach Bonsai offers quality imported and domestic specimen trees, bonsai, pre-bonsai, bonsai pots and supplies.

Conejo Valley Bonsai Society

I have found some very well written and useful information at this site.

  Bonsai South - Zach Smith

Zach has an excellent web site and nursery in Louisiana.  I highly recommend you visit.  He has a lot of good information and Zach has quite a history and resume in Bonsai.   I can't pass up the opportunity to show a picture of one of Zach's trees in a custom pot I made for him.