August Farmers Markets

We hope you've been finding fun ways to beat the heat this summer! Our special summer hours will continue this month as we finish out the last full month of the summer season.

Here are the market dates for the month of August: Saturday August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th from 9am-noon.

Here's what you can find at the Farm Stand this weekend: Zucchini, Eggplant, Okra, Tromboncino Squash, Armenian Cucumbers, Tasty Green Cucumbers, Long Beans, Assorted Peppers, Bitter Melon, Korean Melons, Sweet Potato Greens, Malabar Spinach, Butternuts, and Herbs.

Vendor of the Month

Oyster Creek Tropicals

If you've taken home a plant from the market, you've probably met Josefina from Oyster Creek Tropicals! They offer a well-curated selection of both edible and non-edible tropical plants. Josefina, the owner, ensures that each customer goes home with the plant that is best suited to their environment and lifestyle. Make sure to stop by Oyster Creek Tropicals at the market to check out their selection!

Crop of the Month

Korean Melons

Our Korean melons have proven to be a favorite among our Veggie Share members, market customers, and restaurant orders! We love their unique and vibrant yellow skin and white pinstripe pattern. They are unique in that you can eat the entire melon - the crunchy flesh, the delicate skin, and the small seeds! Here are some recipes for inspiration: