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Canary Melons and More at the Farmers Market at Maryland

Drop by the front of the Cole Student Activities Building today between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

It's a beautiful day to be outdoors—so why not spend part of it at the Farmers Market at Maryland?

Drop by the front of the Cole Student Activities Building Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a selection of fresh, local fare.

This week's lineup includes:

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  • Bonaparte Breads: Bread and French pastries
  • Country Vittles from Critter Hill Farm: Summer special on chuck, shoulder, and sirloin tip roasts
  • Upper Crust Bakery: Freshly baked breads
  • McLeaf's Orchard: New pristine apples; Continuing with apricots, blackberries, nectarines (yellow, white), peaches (yellow, white, donut), plums, arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, Japanese garlic, garlic scapes, head lettuce (summer crisp), heirloom tomatoes, hot peppers, jalapeños, kale, Napa cabbage, okra, potatoes, red onions, spinach, spring onions, summer squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes
  • Picnic Gourmet Spreads: Gourmet sweet and savory cheese spreads
  • Springfield Lamb of Kent County, Maryland: Lamb and sheep products
  • Valencia's Produce: New this week are canary melons, yellow watermelon, and seedless watermelon; Continuing with cantaloupe, field tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, basil, corn, eggplant, carrots, cherry tomatoes, squash, onions, green beans
  • Whipple Farms: New this week are heirloom watermelons

Prince George's County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about starting or maintaining a garden, and harpist Kristin Rebecca will play live celtic music at noon.

For more information, visit the market's website or Facebook page.

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