GET FRESH!
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cut flowers, homemade pies, freshly baked breads— local farmers markets showcase the bounty of summer and fall. Here’ s a guide that will keep your produce basket overflowing. BY KATHY RUDOLPH
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Farmers Markets
Braddock Farms’ Farm Stand Dates: Saturdays through October Time: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Address: 603 Braddock Avenue, Braddock Contact: growpittsburgh. org / whatwe-do / farm-sites / braddock-farms, or 412.362. GROW
Fresh and affordable produce grown by organic standards, courtesy of Grow Pittsburgh’ s Braddock Farms! Enjoy a wide variety of vegetables and herbs for sale during the growing season. Visit the website for more information.
East Liberty Farmers Market Dates: Mondays through November Time: 3 to 7 p. m. Address: Station Street and North Euclid Avenue Parking Lot, East Liberty Contact: pittsburghpa. gov / citiparks / farmers-market, or 412.422.6523
One of Pittsburgh Citiparks’ seven farmers markets, this producer-only farmers market features a large selection of locally grown fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables, cut flowers and bedding plants, jams, jellies, plants, shrubs, honey, baked goods, bread and many other valuable products. Visit the website for more information.
The Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty Dates: Every Saturday, year-round Time: 5 a. m. to Noon Address: 344 Sheridan Avenue, East Liberty Contact: farmersmarketcooperative ofeastliberty. com, or 412.661.4414 The Farmers Market Cooperative of East Liberty is a permanent, indoor farmers market. It is the only year-round market operating in the city and one of the only sources of locally grown meat and fresh produce during the winter months. Visit the website for more information.
Forest Hills Farmers Market Dates: Fridays through October Time: 4 to 7 p. m. Address: Forest Hills Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 1840 Ardmore Boulevard, Forest Hills Contact: foresthillsfarmersmarket. com
Treat yourself to fresh produce, meats,