"I spent several hours last Saturday pulling the frost-bitten and shriveled tomato vines from their trellises, harvesting the remaining shell beans, and pulling out the twisted stalks of this year's hot pepper and okra plants. Seeds were collected from select annual cut flowers for next year's displays, and notes were taken on which performed well and which cut flowers will not make it into production next spring."
"For this week's column, I am shining a light on a fantastic organization called Mass Farmers Markets (MFM) - in operation since 1978 - supporting and connecting farmers with markets. In their own words, "MFM champions the interests of the markets, the communities they serve, and the farmers who depend on them for livelihood." What better place to shop for your late-season produce than at one of the many winter markets throughout the state?"
Vegetable gardens are prepared for winter by removing frost-damaged plants, harvesting remaining beans, collecting seeds, and splitting cured garlic for replanting. Late-season garden tasks preserve seed stock and document which annual cut flowers succeeded for future production. Mass Farmers Markets (MFM), operating since 1978, supports and connects farmers with markets and offers resources such as a map to locate winter markets. Winter markets supply late-season produce and a variety of local goods including gifts, baked goods, honey, eggs, and crafts. Winter markets create community space and deliver crucial year-round income and market access that help New England farmers endure challenging conditions and holiday demand.
Read at Boston.com
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