I recently stopped by the Thursday afternoon Wethersfield Farmers Market for the first time in a…read morewhile. We didn't make it until the last hour, so they were sold out of certain things. In any event, there was a good mix of farm vendors and specialty food vendors like More Pasta Lab, Pan de Oro Chips, Granny's Pie Factory, Ovelle Coffee Roasters and Whisked by Dani. There were at least a couple of food trucks. We bought some cookies, chips, and vegetables. It's definitely a market worth checking out if you're in the general Wethersfield area. 4 Stars

'Farmer John, I'm in love with your daughter Yeah the one…read morewith the champagne eyes I love the way she walks, I love the way she talks I love the way she wiggles when she walks' (Neil Young) We had a blast at the Wethersfield Farmer's Market. It was very manageably sized, with plenty of vendors, but not enough to make our visit unmanageable. We strolled the grounds, taking in the sites, and enjoying the live music being performed. With vendors selling a wonderful variety of Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, Dairy, Flowers, salsas, chips, baked goods, Italian ice, cheese, coffee, and pasta, you could easily plan a week's worth of meals right here. If you want pizza, there was a Square Peg Pizza truck on site. Oh, and let's not forget the dozen artisans and craftsmen showing off their hand made creations everywhere. And here's something you don't see at a lot of Farmers Markets - a massage station! We stopped at Whisked By Dani's booth and treated ourselves to two gigantic cookies, then we stopped at the Pan de Oro Chips and Salsa booth and guess what? We picked up a big bag of Mexican Street Corn flavored tortilla chips and two very reasonably priced jars of salsa (just $4 each). The Wethersfield Farmers Market's season ran from May 30, 2024, through October 10, 2024, on Thursdays from 3pm-6pm, so sadly they are done for the year. See you there next May.

What a great way to start a Saturday at 6am wirh walking among the 100s of blooming creatures of…read morebotanical origin! Not the price they were a year ago, they offer freshness, decent prices and tax free, However no credit cards accepted. One can haggle if it is close to 9:30 AM closing and if you plan to buy in quantity. No one is unkind and these are the original growers that all hail from Connecticut farms. I is great to support our own and what beats the fragrance of the flowers that fill the car as you head home to create a beautul something? Bring a wagon or good walking shoes as you will make a lot of "to the car" walks as you gather the variety of offered items. Most things are cheaper than found at Lowes or Home Depot and it is fun to listen to folks talk/brag about their purchases. ...and easy to each off I-91 !!!

Another Great Fall Day meeting and supporting Connecticut Farming at its Best. Remember the Hours…read morewe missed the Organic Garlic. But Came home with Eggplants, Double Yoked Eggs, Candy-cane Peppers, and Onions. Social Distancing and Open Market.

A cute weekly local farmers market close to my work that I love to head to in the summer for fresh…read moreproduce and other locally made products. It's centrally located to the 84 and close to the Capitol. The Firebox is nearby but they also have several food trucks that park during the warmer months. A great way to support your local farmer and small business.

Wonderful setup, wonderful vendors and quality local products…read more I went to the farmers' market last week to pick up some produce (fresh peaches for the grill!) and left with my fill of fruits, veggies, vegan goodies, handmade soaps and a renewed appreciation for the farmers and artisans in this fabulous community. If you have time, get your tush over to the market on Thurs afternoons. You'll find tents of live music, tons of local goodies (grass fed meats, cheeses, baked goods, etc), and representation from great organizations (even the Community Farm of Simsbury was there!) Such a nice late morning/early afternoon break!

The perfect little store the get fresh local fruits and veggies. I've been coming here for as long…read moreas I can remember. It is located in an old large farm building that provides a nice rustic farm atmosphere. There usually isn't a huge amount of produce to choose from, but what they do have is fresh and in season. During the fall I always get my apple cider from here and they even have hot samples on site. And we especially enjoy the garlic! It's much better than what you get in the grocery store. The woman who runs it also provides many free recipe cards! If you're in the area definitely check this place out. It's great to support small family run businesses like this one. While I've never done this here, I believe they allow apple picking during the the season.

"Walking in the wild west end Walking with your wild best…read morefriend" (Dire Straits) We found the West End Farmer's Market behind Farmington Avenue between Clemens Place Apartments and the Mark Twain House. There is excellent signage on Farmington Avenue that leads you to a big lot behind the market. We saw a smallish number of eclectic vendors - a Jamaican food stand, a bakery, a few produce stands, a jewelry stand, an artwork stand, a Hartford Library on Wheels truck, and more. We made two purchases - a Nutella babka from Manchester's Wicked Good Bakes and a Jerk Barbecue Mushroom Patty Panada from Hartford's The Ital Juicery Company. I had an absolute blast at the Ital Juicery stand. They had three generations of charming and delightful women behind the counter. That Patty Panda (sort of a cross between an Empanada and a Jamaican Patty) was a good-sized portion, somewhat justifying the hefty $10 price tag, but the flavor was amazing. Smoky, savory, and spicy, I mean sneaky spicy. Not sure what kind of peppers were in there, but if you told me they were Jamaican Scotch Bonnets I would not be surprised. That afterburn lasted over half an hour. I'll definitely be on the lookout for The Ital Juicery Company when I make the rounds of upcoming Farmer's Markets. As for the West End Farmer's Market, they're open on Tuesdays between June and September from 4pm-7pm. The hours change slightly to 3pm-6pm in October. PRO TIP Five stars for their community service vibe. "The West End Farmers' Market of Hartford believes that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy and delicious food". To that end, they match SNAP/EBT spending, effectively doubling the amount a buyer can use there.

The West End Farmers Market is the best Farmers Market of all CT!!…read more I went to 3 Farmers Markets today. This is truly what I have been looking for. Native healing herbs. Friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share suggestions with the community. Kind and supportive. Every table I touched was so passionate about what they have grown, or made to offer. To future customers I would like to share don't ever judge a book by its cover. The road work did not stop me. So glad I found my way. From the freshest fruit of the season all the way to the Maple Syrup, Sour Dough. Micheal and his abundant happy herbs, jewelry and soap. The comfrey plants were such a joy to my eyes. Healing through herbs is the way we're supposed to heal. Coexist with the plant kingdom. The community at this market was nothing but love Looking forward to my next return back to CT

This is a great winter market, with just about everything you need to start your week right…read more Meats, cheeses, baked goods, BBQ and hot sauces, teas, jewelry, candy, soaps, honey, winter veggies and cold storage fruit, and local artisan clothes can all be acquired at this market in one fell swoop. Most recently I picked up some loose leaf artisan tea from Whole Harmony, which I hand sewed into heart shape tea bags for my Valentine. Total win. Add a little Stonewall Apiary honey to mix, and boom, perfect cup of tea. Seriously though, you can't beat a market that sometimes has baby goats and always has a stellar list of weekly vendors, and a great mix of visiting vendors every single Sunday. Definitely check it out!

Winterfresh market started on November 18th at Coventry High School. It is the winter version of…read morethe popular Coventry Farmer's Market that runs June - October. I had never been to the Winterfresh Market, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was definitely nowhere near as fun as the CFRM where one can buy lunch sit outside and take in the scenery, but it did offer a lot of the same products. We make a quick spin around and then left. We are addicted to the kettle korn, so we will be back but it won't be as frequent as our trips to the CRFM over the summer.

I cannot believe I have never been here. I great place or flowers! Can't wait to come back next…read moreyear!

I bought a strawberry rhubarb pie and the rhubarb is raw. Crunchy like celery. Unfortunately we…read morewere just driving through so I can't bring it back for a refund or new pie.

If you like growing your own herbs or heirloom tomatoes, this neat little greenhouse on a windy…read moredirty road in Coventry is a great place to get some plants to start with. The amount of Heirloom varieties she has is really over the top (check the list on her website - with descriptions of the heirlooms) - and they are affordable! At a store like WholeFoods you will pay like $4+ a pound for a nice heirloom tomato (they usually weigh over a pound!), the plants are $3.75 here .. with a little care you could grow a couple hundred dollars worth of tomatoes for $15.

I've purchased tomato plants and herbs from Topmost for the past two years. I'm so sorry that I…read moredidn't know about Carole and her wonderful farm years earlier! The tomato plants I've gotten from Topmost have been healthy and provided abundant and delicious yields both years. The basil plants I purchased last year produced the most spectacular basil I've ever seen/eaten. I was amazed by how much two plants could produce. I'm about to place my order again this year and am looking forward to another superb summer.