Shopping the farmers' markets
One of the best things about weekends in the Capital Region is shopping the farmers' markets.
Fuji apples and ramps are gone and the first crop of radishes are pretty much finished (though there are more radishes to come), but this week you can get beets, asparagus and all kinds of other good stuff. And there's a new market in Albany.
Here's a breakdown of what you'll find this weekend at the farmers' markets around the Capital Region.
SATURDAY MARKETS
Troy Farmers' Market
Riverfront Park (map)
Saturdays 9AM - 1PM
In season now:
Cornell Farms - Hoosick Falls
Berries , maple syrup, eggs, flowers, flower baskets, bedding plants, vegetable plants
Native Farm Flowers -Greenfield NY
Organically Tended Flowers, Fresh and dried floral creations
Also expect:
Saratoga Garlic- Saratoga
Fresh/Storage Garlic, garlic Aioli, Lemon Dill Picked Garlic, Curry Aioli, Wasabi Horseradish Aioli, Saffron Aioli
Clover Mead Farm -Keesville
Gouda and smoked Gouda
Other fun stuff:
Kids activities by Honest weight food cooperative
Cooking Demonstration by Chef Larry Schepici of Tosca
Rensselaer County Historical Society is leading another walking tour of Troy
Blues guitarist Tom Winslow
Saratoga Farmers' Market
High Rock Park (map)
Saturday 9AM - 1PM
Also Wednesday from 3-6
Albany Farmers Market
Saturday from 9AM- 1PM
339 Central Avenue, Albany
Linda Norris Auditorium Lot (map)
15 Vendors including:
Argyle Cheese farmer, Bowman's Orchards, The Four Wheels Farm, Saratoga Apple, Happenchance Farm, Parsons Vegetable Farm
This is their opening weekend. We'll have more info next week.
SUNDAY MARKETS:
Schenectady Greenmarket
Around Schenectady City Hall (map)
Sunday 10am-2pm
Native Farms
hyper tuffa planters, cut peonies, caladium plants
Windy Willows
chard
Underwood's Greenhouse
cilantro, watercress, basil and chard
Barbers Farm
radishes
Abbey Farms, Buhrmaster Family Farm, Cornell Farm, Native Flower Farm, Maynard Farms, Migliorelli Farm, Underwood's Greenhouse, Windy Willow Farm
Produce:
beets, bok choy (was really delicious last week), lovage, mint. asparagus, rhubarb,
turnips, scallions, arugula, mache, watercress, chard, spinach, lettuce and other greens,
herbs
Plants:
Barber's Farm, Buhrmaster Family Farm, Cornell Farm, Native Flower Farm
This is a big planting weekend for our area. The farmers plan on bringing MANY varieties of plants including: lettuce, vegetables and heirloom tomatoes, herbs, bedding plants, hanging baskets
Also Expect:
Cut lilacs and flowering plants
Two new additions to the Schenectady Green Market:
Full Quiver Farm, Free Bird Farm and and Wellington Herbs and Spices. Freebird and Wellington are strictly organic. Full Quiver is a family farm that specializes in unusual offerings.
Coopers Ark is taking orders for fresh chickens which they will deliver to the market. You can reach farmer Phil Metzger at ebcn@midtel.net.
Other Fun Stuff:
Crafts and activities at The Children's Table
Music from Shelving Rock w/ Stephen Iachetta and T. Breeze VerDant
Freshly-prepared food from the Red Barn and Bollywood Masala.
Community Table: Forever Home Greyhound Adoptions
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Comments
I have seen signs for a CDPHP Farmer's Market every Thu during the day.
Anyone heard anything about this?
... said Nick on May 22, 2009 at 12:43 PM | link
@Nick CDPHP on Patroon Creek Blvd. has a farmers market on Thursdays from 11am - 1:30pm. Their first day open was yesterday. I wasn't able to go yesterday but I went frequently lat year and they have a smaller group of vendors but still a lot of great stuff.
... said Emma on May 22, 2009 at 1:04 PM | link
Thanks for this article... very helpful. I've been wondering about the Schenectady one.. it looks really good.
... said Dawn on May 22, 2009 at 2:21 PM | link
Don't forget this week's premier of the Central Avenue Farmers Market! In the parking lot of the Linda. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.!
http://www.centralbid.com/market/
... said Melissa on May 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM | link
Anyone know if the Kinderhook market is back up this season?
... said Bobbo on May 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM | link
Still nothing about the Capital District Farmers Market in Menands? Is there a reason it's being ignored?
www.capitaldistrictfarmersmarket.com
... said Amy on May 26, 2009 at 1:17 PM | link
Someone asked about the Cohoes Farmers Market.
According to the Harmony Marketplace email that I got today, the market will open on June 5 from 4-7 PM in the public parking lot on Remsen St. across from the Bakery and Wine Shop.
... said Bob F. on May 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM | link