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HOWARD COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETS OFFER THE SEASON'S BEST: Buy Locally Grown Garden Plants and Fresh-from-the-Farm Products

Vendors at all five Howard County Farmers' Market locations are now selling a wide variety of garden plants, Seasonal Produce, Baked Goods & Specialty Items!

Howard County, MD - Howard County Farmers' Markets are now open and ready to serve the local community.

Vendors at all five Howard County Farmers' Market locations are now selling a wide variety of garden plants, ranging from a wide variety of potted annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, to vegetable plants and herbs, and potted fruit trees.

Stop by your local Howard County Farmers' Market for fresh-from-the-farm products, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey and specialty items at our five local Howard County Farmers' Markets through late November.

Throughout the 2013 market season, farmers' market customers may find out more about our market vendors, what they offer and what's happening at all five Howard County Farmers’ Markets by visiting www.howardcountyfarmersmarkets.com.

Seasonal Fresh-from-the-Farm . . .

Mid-May Produce Report
Buy Locally Grown Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Lettuce, Onions, Radishes, Scallions, Spinach, Strawberries, Swiss Chard, Turnips, and more at all five Howard County Farmers' Markets! In addition, starting in June, our farmers' markets will feature locally grown Raspberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Peas and Beans!

Misty Meadow Farm Creamery Hand Dipped Ice Cream

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Misty Meadow Farm Creamery is now at the Howard County Farmers' Markets each week on Fridays and occasional Saturdays throughout the season!  Misty Meadow makes and features four flavors of ice cream each week. Patrons may also buy Misty Meadow's White Milk, Chocolate Milk, Strawberry Milk and Fresh Cheese.

Thai Spices - Locally Made Spicy Sauces

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Thai Spices of Ellicott City - new to Howard County Farmers' Market this season on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays - makes a variety of delicious Spicy Sauces, Thai Custards, Curry Puffs, and Curry Sauces. Pick up some of their tasty sauce for dinner on your way home. Don't forget to ask about their Mango & Rice recipe!

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