Chefs at small, seasonally driven restaurants browse peak-season produce at Deering Oaks park to get their creative juices flowing.
Maine farmers markets
Farmers, makers markets might come to Biddeford next year
Many Southern Maine communities have farmers markets and makers markets. Biddeford could be the next community to join this list.
Award-winning Crystal Spring Farmers Market turns 25
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust plans a special anniversary celebration to round out National Farmers Market Week.
Yarmouth Farmers Market opening May 2
The Yarmouth Farmers Market will open May 2 for its summer season at the Bickford Pavilion at Railroad Square. This year’s market will include 15 seasonal vendors and a weekly rotation of guest vendors, musicians and food trucks. The seasonal vendors at the Thursday market will include Andrews Farm, Mindful Folk Farm, Tender Soles Farm, […]
Radicchio – the leafy vegetable that’s almost too pretty to eat
But get over that. It’s also delicious, in season now and available from your local farmer.
Green Plate Special: At farmers markets, great deals are a growing trend
In these days of rising inflation, a new report finds that local producers’ prices are now competitive with those at grocery stores.
Brunswick Farmers Market draws visit by U.S. Small Business Administration
Home to one of the oldest farmers markets in Maine, Brunswick has 16 local vendors selling fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, seafood and more.
Green Plate Special: Get to know the versatile Hakurei turnip
Thank you, Japan, for this sweet, mild spring root vegetable and the many, delightful ways we can cook it.
Sande’s Picks: Spring and outdoor farmers markets return
The grass is greening, the birds are singing and it’s time to move the local markets from their winter quarters to the fresh outdoors. Here are some venues for fresh local foods: Brunswick The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust returns to Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday from […]
Inside Bridgton: May 6
Farmers market makes its move May 7 The Bridgton Farmers Market celebrates its 27th season this year and will move again to its outside location on Depot Street, behind Renys, starting Saturday, May 7. The market will run from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 29. Local farmers and foragers are ready to offer […]