Community Corner
Farmers Markets Set to Open for Spring
Local Farmers Markets Bring In Spring Crop and Customers
As spring flowers begin to pop up, so do many local farmers markets. During the early spring is a great time to visit when the harvest of fresh asparagus and strawberries bear the first crop of the year.
Locally grown produce is fresh and usually more flavorful than produce that has been grown out of state and shipped into markets.
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Fresh produce is not all that can be found at the various farmers markets; many include items such as plants, herbs, baked goods, jams and jellies. The Westfield Annapolis location often carries fresh eggs, bison and breads.
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“I love taking my children to the Bowie market after church on Sundays. It is full of Eastern Shore produce,” says Crofton mother Rachael Davis. She adds “Sometimes someone is selling Cream of Crab soup – it is wonderful!”
Owner of Roundz Catering and Patch contributor says his favorite farmers market purchase is asparagus. He explains that it is packed with lots of good things including Vitamin K, folic acid and Vitamin C among others. Besides being a powerhouse of vitamins it is very easy to prepare.
“My favorite asparagus preparation is grilling. Asparagus has a flavor that will stand up to anything, including a roll on the grill,” said Pope.
The Crofton resident says first simply rinse the spears and place them in a plastic bag with vegetable oil and seasoning (preferably curry powder or fresh thyme and always with a healthy dose of garlic!). Once the spears are coated, grill them for about 4 minutes.
Pope goes on to say, “The next day, any leftovers can be chopped and added to a salad. It’s simple, healthy and delicious. Enjoy!”
“I love buying fresh vegetables for my family. I think they taste better and are less expensive than a grocery store,” said Laura Miller of Gambrills.
Miller also visits the Annapolis market.
“I also think you get a much better variety than at the store,” Miller added
Annapolis: Riva Road & Harry S. Truman Parkway
Saturday 7 a.m. to Noon
Beginning June 7 – Oct 25
Tuesdays 7 a.m. to Noon
Piney Orchard Farmers Market
Odenton: Stream Valley Drive off Rt. 170
Piney Orchard Community and Visitors Center Parking Lot
Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Jun 8 – Nov 23
Bowie Farmers Market
15200 Annapolis Road
(Adjacent to Bowie Center for the Performing Arts)
Sundays 8 a.m. to Noon
May 16 - October 31
Severna Park Farmers Market
Ritchie Highway (Rt. 2) & Jones Station Road
Saturday: 8 a.m. to Noon
Apr 30 - Oct 29
Westfield Annapolis Farmers Market
(Next to Sears Automotive)
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 1 – Oct 30.
Department of Natural Resources
Parking lot off Taylor Avenue
Thursdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
June 2 - 29
Deale Farmers' Market
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Parking Lot
5965 Deale-Churchton Rd.
Thursdays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
July 1 - October 28