Southern Maryland Produce, an Open Air Farm Market

I found Southern Maryland Produce when I drove up to Waldorf for an appointment and spotted it in Charlotte Hall, MD along the way.  For some reason, I didn't find it in my farm market research.   This is the last farm market post from my project, unless I can't resist stopping by another one I happen to spot.  While I visited most of the farm markets in the Spring, this one was September 21st.  It is quite far for me, but I am sure I would visit often if I lived closer.

It is a fairly large outdoor market, with excellent stock of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even a small refrigerated meat cabinet.  The flowers were both annuals and perenials (black eyed susans, mums and more)  The fruits were mostly from elsewhere this time of year (the strawberries were from California),  and they even had pineapples and rambutans (red spikey fruits from southeast Asian). Yes, I had to look that one up.

Southern Maryland Produce is located at:

29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD

Hours Daily 8am-5pm Spring and Summer

They seem to be open year round, if the weather permits it, even though it is an open air market, so I would check the Facebook site if you plan to visit when the weather is questionable.  I even found a Facebook post in January when they were selling from a large truck when the stand was too cold.  What dedication!  They also have a website southernmdproduce.com

Cute straw horses

Yummy fruits.  I have a sweet tooth

Peaches

Strawberries

Black eyed susans, the state flower

Dahlias I think

Autumn pumpkins

Celosia 

small peppers

meat cabinet

Ghost Stories, Photos and a Haunted Walk Oct 3 and Oct 10

Just for fun I sent some photos for this Ghost Story Haunted History display at the St. Mary's County Arts Council and gift shop.  My photos included Piney Point Lighthouse, Dr. Samuel Mudd's House, a rainbow by the Chapel at Historic St. Mary's City, inside Drum Point Lighthouse.  I included some photos with a ghost for fun.  I hope some visitors will have a hauntingly good time, even in the rain!

1-430 pm

Oct 3 or Oct 10

22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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Russell Farms Stand

I visited Russell Farms Stand in the Spring as part of my Farm market project, but I originally visited in the fall, when they had lots of pumpkins.  I think I drove by a few times when I visited Goldpetal Farms sunflowers.  The staff was friendly and they had quite a few flowers in the Spring and a variety of canned goods, fruits and vegetables.  Lots of pumpkins in the Fall.

They are located at 23200 Budds Creek Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650

 301-475-3478

Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm

Saturday-Sunday 9 am-5 pm

Canned goods included pickled garlic, hot bread and butter salsa, peach salsa, fruit jams, pickled asparagus

Flower containers

nice tomatoes

watermelon

Pumpkin Reflection Fall 2023

Pumpkins in Fall 2023

Zimmerman's Greenhouse and Produce

I keep going back to Zimmerman's Produce north of Leonardtown, when I am in the area.   They have a wonderful selection of flowers, art, local Amish garden supplies, produce, backed goods, lawn art, chairs and more.  There is always a lot to see.   These photos were taken in June and October In the fall, there are quite a few pumpkins to pick from.  The year I first discovered them, I had to buy pumpkins just to use them to make still lifes in colors like blue-grey, yellow, peach and white.  I never knew pumpkins were another color than orange, but now I find them all over.

Be sure you bring cash or check, because they don't take credit cards.  They are always pleasant when I visit and are willing to answer my questions or help me find something.  Give yourself some time to visit and explore because there are several greenhouses, the store and plants in the back and side of the building.

28025 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (close to Loveville, MD), no phone, but you might be able to find more information from other web posts.

 Hours: 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday.

Cabbage White Butterfly

Pepper multicolored

Cute Lawn Art

California Farmers Market (BAE Parking Lot)

 I photographed the California Farm Market in June.  The vendors were selling food, soap, and baked goods when I visited.  They were quite friendly and I talked to a few local folks.  The items vary by season.

22810 Three Notch Rd, California, MD in the BAE Parking Lot

Saturdays 9 am-1230 pm early May to mid November

Angel Food cake Yumm.

Handcrafted soap from Jenna's soaps.  She said she can probably accommodate special requests.  (I asked about allergies)

Onions

Peaches

Squash

Tallow product lady, very pleasant

 

Tractor Supply

I found Tractor supply in Hollywood Maryland listed with farm markets, well sort of.  I checked out the outside section anyway.  They did have some interesting chicken art and weather vanes along with the flowers.  Again, I am sure the flowers are different now.  There were quite a few Red White and Blue (purple) petunias at the time I visited.  I guess they are a small competitor of Lowes for flowers.

23788 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood MD 20636 301-373-5261