You’re invited to the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market Opening Day: Sat., Sept. 7 2013, 8 am-1pm

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market will be at:
Islands Community Church
111 Waltour Road
Wilmington Island, Georgia

This new community-based farmers market is opening for business. Free and open to the public. The market will feature food & non-food vendors; monthly guest chef; weekly special guest; story time; musical acts and non-profit events.

The community market will operate in two seasons:
Fall: September 7th-December 21st
Spring: March 1st-June 28th

*No market 11.30, 12.28, 3.15

Open to the public Saturdays 8am-1pm

For more Farmer’s Markets in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Bluffton & Hilton Head Is., click here.

We often hear from readers looking for u-pick farms now that the u-pick strawberries & blackberries are over for the season at  @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (formerly called The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens ) in Savannah.

So we were thrilled to spy Dempsey Farms on St. Helena Is. while en route to Hunting Island State Park recently.  Now picking at Dempsey Farms: tomatoes, sweet corn, bell pepper, cantaloupe, eggplant, watermelons and flowers. Special on canning red ripes. Please bring own containers for u-pick canning tomatoes.

Call(843) 838-3656 after 9am for daily updates on picking conditions. UPDATE: Dempsey Farms is closed for the Summer 2013 picking season & reopens in October 2013)

Dempsey Farms is located on Hwy 21 south 11 miles east of Beaufort. Email dempseyfarms@dempseyfarmsupick.com

Dempsey Farms is a working family farm growing what they sell. Availability of vegetables may be limited at times due to weather conditions. For a farm fresh experience stop by and pick with Dempsey Farms.

This would be a great daytrip to pair with a visit to the  The Kazoo Factory museum tours in Beaufort, S.C. & visit to the lighthouse at Hunting Island near Beaufort.  Info on Hunting Island here.

Dempsey Farms U Pick, 1576 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC, (843) 838-3656, Hours this week: 9am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday

Other u-pick farms in the area:
Boone Hall Farms (Closed for the summer 2013 season)
U.S. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant.
When/what: June, blackberries and blueberries; mid-June-October, tomatoes; August-September, muscadines.
Information: 843-856-5366; http://boonehallfarms.com/about.php

Baldwin Grape Vineyard (picking season starts at the end of August)
6517 Savannah Highway (US 17)
Ravenel, South Carolina 29470
843.889.2769 / 843.889.3034

No more excuses for not buying locally-grown fruits and veggies. Check out these Savannah and Lowcountry Farmers Markets that are open or opening soon.

The Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market, 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays at J.F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St., Richmond Hill. More info here.

Bethesda Academy Farm & Gardens Farm Stand, an organic farm stand managed by Bethesda students and staff. You can buy fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students are actively involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting all items on-site at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. The organic farming program at Bethesda merges plant life sciences with real world applications, while instilling a strong work ethic and a sense of stewardship in Bethesda Academy students. The farm stand at Bethesda is open the public.
WHEN: 3-5:30 p.m. Thursdays
WHERE: Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave., Savannah 31406
Visit www.bethesdaacademy.org or call 912.351.2061 On Facebook here.

Forsyth Farmers Market held Saturdays in Savannah
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here.

Farmers Market of Bluffton held Thursdays 2012
2-7 PM Thursday
Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
More info here.

Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays starting May 1 at Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C. More info here.

Come out to Hunter Cattle Co. farm on September 29th from 10am to 2pm to set up as a vendor or just enjoy local goodies at this free event!

This is a great opportunity to meet local farmers and learn about backyard homesteading! Bring the family and enjoy the farm.

The Burger Barn will be open. Prices range from $5-$10.

Hunter Cattle Co., 934 Driggers Road, Brooklet, Ga., 30415, www.huntercattle.com

Check out the popular Bethesda Academy Farm & Gardens Farm Stand, an organic farm stand managed by Bethesda students and staff.

You can buy fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students are actively involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting all items on-site at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. The organic farming program at Bethesda merges plant life sciences with real world applications, while instilling a strong work ethic and a sense of stewardship in Bethesda Academy students. The farm stand at Bethesda is open the public.
WHEN: 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
WHERE: Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave., Savannah
Visit www.bethesdaacademy.org  or call 912.351.2061

For more local Farmers’ Markets, click here,

No more excuses for not buying locally-grown fruits and veggies. Check out these Savannah and Lowcountry Farmers’ Markets that are open and ready for business or opening in April.

The Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market
Opens April 3 2012, 3-7 PM Tuesdays at JF Gregory Park under the pavillion.
Bring the family to J. F. Gregory Park for the Richomnd Hill Farmer’s Market. Each week, the market will offer the best in local produce and crafts.
520 Cedar St., Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912.572.5888
Email: mcleodah@aol.com
http://www.RHGA-Market.com

Forsyth Farmers Market held Saturdays in Savannah
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here.

Farmers Market of Bluffton held Thursdays 2012
2-7 PM Thursday
Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
More info here.

Hilton Head Island Farmer’s Market opens April 6 2012
8:30 AM-1 PM Fridays through Dec. 7 2012
Historic Honey Horn
70 Honey Horn Plantation Road, Hilton Head Is., 29926
Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168
More info here.

Fresh, regionally grown food and food products sold by the farmers.

9 AM-1 PM Saturdays @ South End of Forsyth Park, Savannah
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org

Fresh, regionally grown food and food products sold by the farmers
April 2nd through November 19th 2011
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org

Held on Fridays April 1 2011 through October 2011. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168 or www.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com .

Markets held every Thursday. (843) 415-2447 or www.farmersmarketbluffton.com .

Opens April 6 2012 through December 7 2012. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168 or www.farmersmarkethiltonheadisland.com .

No more excuses for not buying locally-grown fruits and veggies. Check out these Savannah and Lowcountry Farmers Markets that are open and ready for business now that spring is here.

Forsyth Farmers Market held Saturdays in Savannah through Nov. 19 2011
9 AM-1 PM Saturdays
South End of Forsyth Park (Between the basketball and tennis courts)
Email: forsythfarmersmarket@gmail.com
More info here.

Farmers Market of Bluffton held every Thursday
2-7 PM Thursdays
Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton, 40 Calhoun St. intersection of Calhoun Street & Lawrence Street, Bluffton, 29910-7014
More info here.

Hilton Head Island Farmer’s Market held on Fridays through October 2011
8:30 AM-1 PM Fridays
Historic Honey Horn
70 Honey Horn Plantation Road, Hilton Head Is., 29926
Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, flowers, preserves, pasta, bread and more. Free parking. More info at (843) 422-4168
More info here.

Markets held every Thursday. (843) 415-2447 or www.farmersmarketbluffton.com .