The Sweetness of the Farmers’ Market

Written By Linda Morton

Sunny skies and farmers’ markets are synonymous in places like Carroll County. Rolling hills to the north, south, east or west lead you to places where you can fill up your tote bags with the sweet smell and beauty of fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, baked delights, jams and jellies.

The markets listed below highlight the county’s homegrown or homemade delights. Many markets include demonstrations and activities – as well as finds for browsers with shopping lists that include such unique items as granola, herb balm, heirloom vegetables, or even raw wool.

Carroll County Farmers’ Market
Westminster, Smith Ave.
at the Carroll County Agriculture Center
June 17 – Sept. 2, 2006
Sat., 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open during the 4-H and FFA Fair. Fresh produce in season; cut flowers, perennials,
hanging baskets; dried, fresh and silk flower
arrangements; free weekly demonstrations; baked goods; eggs; jams and jellies; handmade crafts.

Downtown Westminster
Farmers’ Market
Westminster, Conaway South Parking Lot, corner of Emerald Hill Lane and Railroad Ave. (MD 27), across from High’s Convenience Store.
June 3 – Nov. 18, 2006
Sat., 8 a.m. – noon
Vendor-produced fresh fruits and vegetables, raw wool, herbs, eggs, vegetable plants, organic grain breads, baked goods, salsa, cut flowers, annuals, perennials, jams and jellies, salad greens, granola, herb balm, and other grower-oriented products. Market includes a certified organic grower on site.
Contact: Stan Ruchlewicz at 410-848-9000 .

Taneytown Farmers’ Market
Taneytown, 529 E. Baltimore St.
July 15 – Sept. 2, 2006
Sat., 8 a.m. – noon
Fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, herbs, flowers, jams and jellies, homemade candies, plants and crafts.
Special Events: Blood pressure health screenings available on occasion.
Contact: Jane Leahy at 410-756-4628 or
Vonnie Dickenson at 410-756-2586.

Baugher’s Orchard & Farm
Westminster, Rt. 140 and Baugher Rd.
Apr. 22 – Dec. 24, 2006
7 days a week:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Apr. – May
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., June – Oct.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. – Dec.
Pick-your-own hours:
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. and Sun.
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
Fresh orchard fruits and vegetables. Pick-your-own strawberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, peas, peaches, apples and pumpkins. Fresh baked homemade pies, apple dumplings, fruit breads and pastries. Hand-dipped ice cream, apple butter, canned peaches, applesauce, and farm fresh apple cider. Jams, jellies, jarred goods, canning supplies, unique home accents and gift baskets also available.
Special Events: Petting Zoo (always open and free) Oct. weekends (Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. –
5 p.m.) Hayrides, pony rides, scarecrow making, open-grilling food stand and face painting.
Contact: Marjorie Baugher at 410-848-5541.

Baugher’s Fruit Market
Westminster, 289 West Main St.
next to Baugher’s Restaurant
Open year-round, 7 days a week,
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Homegrown fruits and vegetables, jellies, apple butter, homemade pies and pastries, flower and vegetable plants (spring/summer), fresh apple cider, chrysanthemums (fall), Christmas trees and wreaths (Nov. – Dec.) country crafts and Florida Citrus (winter).
Contact: Nathan Baugher at 410-848-7490.

Briar Ridge Farm
Union Bridge, 4580 Middleburg Rd.
Mid June – Dec. 2006
Seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Selling fresh from the farm black raspberries, sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, mums, straw bales, jams and jellies and dips. Country Store with crafts and gifts.
Special Events: 10th Annual Harvest Days Craft Show, Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, 6, 7, and 8
Contact: Jim or Wendy Plank at
410-775-1855.

Brice and Calvert’s Produce
Westminster, 845 Humbert Schoolhouse Rd.
(off Rt. 97 North)
July – Nov. 1, 2006
Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Selling fresh beans, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, squash, zucchini, pumpkins, sunflowers, potatoes and other farm goods. Freezer beef available upon request.
Contact: Kathryn or Charles Schaefer at
410-848-6392 .

Buppert’s Doran’s Chance Farm
Eldersburg, 6914 Ridge Rd.
Apr. 14 – Nov. 1, 2006
Mon. – Fri., 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. – Sun., 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, vegetable plants, bedding plants, perennials, jellies, jams, local honey, pumpkins, fresh cider, hay and straw for sale.
Special Events: October: Hayrides to pumpkin patch, corn maze, picnic area and tepees for children; All season: Petting farm and picnic area . Call to schedule groups or parties Mon. – Fri. Open to families Sundays in Oct.
Contact: Joe or Debbie Buppert at
410-795-6815. www.Bupperts.com.

Carolyn Farm & Orchard
Gamber, 3899 Sykesville Rd. (MD 32)
May 15 – Dec. 15, 2006
Seven days a week
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Peaches, apples, plums, cherries, blackberries,
nectarines, pears, corn, tomatoes, beans, squash, cucumbers, cabbage, kale, peppers, eggplant, jellies and jams, honey, eggs, homemade apple butter and applesauce, melons, pumpkins, vegetable plants, flowers, homemade cider and fall decorations.
Contact: Luther or Eva Brothers 410-795-4228.

De La Tierra Gardens
Taneytown, 3968 Harney Rd.
June – Nov. 2006 , Seven days a week, all day
Seasonal produce (vegetables) and plants (herbs, annual and perennial flowers and vegetables). Certified organic. Also participating in the Downtown Westminster Farmers’ Market (Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m.)
Contact: Jackie Miller at
443-536-3581.

Knill’s Farm Market
Mt. Airy, 4001 W. Watersville Rd. (on Rt. 27 between Watersville Rd. and Twin Arch Rd.)
Apr. 28 – Oct. 31
Nov. 25 – Dec. 24, 2006
Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vegetable and flower plants, farm fresh vegetables, sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, lima beans and much more. Mulch, firewood, hay, straw, freezer beef, pumpkins, cornstalks, Christmas trees and wreaths.
Special Events: October Harvest Festival and weekend straw rides.
Contact: Jim or Bill Knill at
301-829-6799.

Martin’s Orchard
Lineboro, 5647 Lineboro Rd. East
off Shaffer Mill Rd.
Mid July – Oct. 2006
Wed. – Sat. or by appointment
Plums, peaches, apples, pumpkins and cider.
Contact: Ronald or Janet Martin 410-374-4957.

P & J’s Peaceful
Valley Farm
Manchester, 4248 Rupp Rd.
(between Watertank and Alesia-Lineboro Rds.)
July – Sept. 2006
Seven days a week, 9 am – 7 pm
(Open most days, call to check)
Fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Organic –
non-certified. Low fat, Highlander freezer beef available.
Contact: Pat or John Kwedar at 410-239-4976

Richfield Farm
Hampstead, North Main St. (Stand) Manchester, 3301 Warehime Rd.
(Farm Location)
June – Oct. 2006
Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Corn, beans, squash, cucumbers, cantaloupes, watermelon,.tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins, flowers and hanging baskets.
Contact: Ian Seletzky at
443-677-4035.

Thorne Farm
Westminster, 2367 Carrollton Rd.
(MD 140 to Reese Rd. to Carrollton Rd.)
Apr. – Oct.
Open by appointment only Heirloom vegetable and herb plants from our greenhouse (April and May). Fresh, locally grown vegetables, flowers and herbs in season, grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Brown eggs, long wool sheep, fleeces, yarns, roving, sheepskins and freezer lambs. Also participating in the Downtown Westminster Farmers’ Market and the Pikesville Farmers’ Market
(Tues., 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., July – Oct.)
Contact: Greg Thorne at
410-848-6971.
thornefarm@erols.com.

Tomatoes Etc.
Produce Farm
Westminster,
2225 E. Mayberry Rd.
May – Nov.
Seven days a week, all day. Early and late greenhouse tomatoes, culinary herb plants and cut herbs, melons, lopes, squash, zucchini, potatoes, beans, peas, eggplant, spinach, salad greens, peppers, sweet corn, salad greens, etc. Come walk through the garden and pick your own vegetables. Also participating in the Downtown Westminster Farmers’ Market.
Contact: Jim Crebs at
410-857-9261.