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
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 , salsas , pierogies , flowers , organic veggies , “ kettle korn ,” cakes , pies , herbs and hearthbaked breads . All made locally . Sponsored
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