By Vanessa Richins

You don’t have to be a large scale farmer to sell your produce at a farmers’ market.

If you plan your garden carefully (for example, using as much vertical space as possible to maximize yield), you could possibly have enough for your own use as well as some to sell at the market.

You could sell fresh produce, preserves and more. You can also participate with other kinds of products. I’ve seen breads, cheeses, candies, jewelry, books and more.

Some possible crops that are easier for urban gardens are herbs. Many people would love to buy fresh herbs for their cooking but find prices in stores to be prohibitive. These can often be grown relatively quickly Read the rest of this entry »

By Cindy Naas

I love this time of year – driving out in the country looking for fresh produce is one of the real pleasures of late summer and early fall.

What I love even more is going to a real old-fashioned farmer’s market.

The variety of produce can be mind-boggling, and when you add in the fresh eggs, homemade pies and bread, organic meats and artisan cheeses, it is a feast for the senses.

The Veggies – A farmer’s market is one place I always look for inspiration for next year’s garden. I always have a little notebook with me, and when I discover a new variety or even kind of fruit or vegetable that I like, I add it to my list of new additions for a future garden.

This year, Read the rest of this entry »