Farmers Markets near Providence Rhode Island

Fresh produce should be a staple in everyone's diet. Luckily in New England we have some of the best Farmers Markets in and around Providence Rhode Island. Try these Farmers Markets in your neighborhood. Most are open early June through October. Check their web sites for up-to-date times and days of the week.

Providence Farmers Markets - Mercado de Granjeros

Downtown Providence Farmers Market

Kennedy Plaza, Washington Street
Friday, 11am-2pm
Highlights: Baking Mixes, range-feed poultry
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=13

Providence West End Farmers Market

Armory Park, Parade Street and Hudson Street
Thursday, 4-7pm
Highlights: Fresh Seafood, Asian Produce
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=17

Capitol Hill Farmers Market

State House Courtyard
Tuesday, 11am-2pm
Highlights: nutrition education, music
http://www.admin.ri.gov/documents/Capitol%20Hill%20Farmers%20Market.pdf

Hope Street Farmers Market

Lippit Park, 1059 Hope Street, Providence
Wednesday, 3-6pm; Saturday 9am-1pm
Highlights: Pesto, chutney, live music
http://hopestreetmarket.com/

Ship Street Farmers Market

Ship Street and Richmond Street
Tuesday, 11:30am-2pm
Highlights: Gourment Coffee, Korean BBQ
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=528

Broad Street Farmers Market

807 Broad Street, Providence
Saturday, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Highlights: zucchini and squash blossoms, Asian greens
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=3

Neutaconkanut Park Farmers Market

Plainfield Street, Providence, RI
Monday, 3-6pm
Highlights: lamb, heirloom seedlings
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=454

North Providence Farmers Market

Governor Notte Park Way
Friday, 3:30-6:00pm
Highlights: Artisan Cheese, Picked vegetables
http://www.northprovidenceri.gov/npfm.htm

Attleboro Farmers Markets

Attleboro Farms

491 Hickory Road, Attleboro, MA 02760
Sunday, noon-4pm
Highlights: Grass fed beef, farmers from around MA and RI
http://attleborofarms.com/farmers-market/

Attleboro Farmers Market

74 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA
Saturday, 8am - 12pm
Highlights: organic produce, baked goods
http://attleborofarmersmarket.com/

Barrington Farmers Market

Haines State Park
Wednesday, 2-6pm
Highlights: fresh-baked cookies, eggs
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=10

Cranston Farmers Market

Pawtuxet Village Farmer's Market, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet parking lot
Saturday, 9am-12pm
Highlights: return/reuse station for produce and glass containers
http://friendsofthepawtuxet.org/FarmMarket.html

Middleton Farmer Market

run by Aquidneck Growers' Market at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Highlights: chili peppers,artisan breads
http://www.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org/home/

Newport Farmers' Market

run by Aquidneck Growers' Market on Memorial Blvd Parkway, between Chapel Street and Edgar Court
Wednesday, 2-6pm
Highlights: fresh cut flowers, radishes
http://www.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org/home/

Pawtucket Farmers Market

Slater Park Farmers Market
Sunday, 10am-3pm
Highlights: Natural soaps, berries
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=30

Know any other Farmers' Market around Providence, RI?  Let us know, Post a Comment below.

"Forks Over Knives" Free Movie Screening

If your mother, father or family member has suffered from diabetes, heart disease or cancer, is your fate already sealed?  Do your genes dictate that you'll also get one of these chronic conditions?

Researchers Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esseltyn don't think so.  They proclaim that most, if not all, of these degenerative diseases can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting they typical American animal-based and processed food diet.  The movie "Fork Over Knives" follows the researchers as they travel the United States, Canada and China to discover how these foods might be making us sick.

A free screening of "Forks Over Knives" will be playing on:

June 2, 2012, 7:00pm
Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, 70 W. Emerson St, Melrose, MA 02176
No reservations necessary and open to the public.
View other "Forks Over Knives" showtimes and locations

View the "Forks Over Knives" Trailer

Farmers Markets in Greater Boston

Fresh produce should be a staple in everyone's diet. Luckily in New England we have some of the best Farmers Markets in and around the Boston Massachusetts area. Try these Farmers Markets in your neighborhood. Most are open early June through October. Check their web sites for up-to-date times and days of the week.

Arlington Farmers Market

Arlington Center, in the Russell Common parking lot, behind Park Terrace, just off of Rte. 60/Rte 30.
Wednesday, 2-6pm
Highlights: pastries, fresh flowers, organic wines
http://www.farmersmarketarlington.org

 

Belmont Farmers Market

The municipal parking lot in Belmont Center, at the intersection of Cross St. & Channing Rd., behind Macy's on Leonard St.
Thursday, 2-6:30pm
highlights: prepared foods, heirloom vegetables
http://www.belmontfarmersmarket.org

Boston Farmers Markets

Copley Square Farmers Market
Tuesday, 11-6pm
Highlights: berries, honey
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/

Boston City Hall Farmers Market
Monday and Wednesday, 11-6pm
Highlights: fruit baskets, Katalyst Kombucha
http://www.bostonpublicmarket.org/

South Station Dewey Square Farmers Market
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30-6:30pm
Highlights: Mediterranean cuisine, garlic, fresh bread
http://www.bostonpublicmarket.org/

Sowa Farmers' Market
The SoWa Farmers Market is currently located at 500 Harrison Ave, in a large parking lot adjacent to the SoWa Open Market at 460 Harrison Ave in Boston Massachusetts.
Sunday, 10am-4pm
Highlights: Food Trucks, iced lemonade, meals to-go  

http://www.sowaopenmarket.com/farmmktinfo

 

Braintree Farmers Market

Braintree Town Hall, One JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA  02184

Saturday, 9am-1pm

Highlights: fair-trade coffees and teas, antibiotic-free meats

http://www.sustainablebraintree.org/food

 

Brookline Farmers Market

Centre Street (near Coolidge Corner)
Thursdays, 1pm to dusk
Highlights: home-baked pies, preserves and jams, chevre chees
http://www.brooklinema.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=679%3Abrookline-farmers-market&catid=256%3Afarmers-market&Itemid=544

 

Cambridge Farmers Markets

Central Square Farmers Market
Norfolk St & Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA
Monday, 12-6pm
Highlights: apple cider, sunflowers
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=52

Charles Farmer's Market
Charles Plaza near Harvard Square
Friday, 12-6pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm
Highlights: 100% pure maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers, berries
http://sites.google.com/site/cambridgefarmersmkt/home


Farmers' Market @ Kendall Square
Directly in front of the Genzyme Center
Thursday, 11am-2pm
Highlights: specialty sauces, artisan cheeses
http://www.kendallsquare.org/shop/details/farmers
 
Harvard University Farmer's Market
26 Oxford Street (in front of the Harvard Museum of Natural History)
Tuesday, 12-6pm
Highlights: Stone ground chocolate, Asian produce, artisan bread
http://www.dining.harvard.edu/flp/ag_market.html

Harvard Allston Farmers’ Market
Intersection of North Harvard Street & Western Avenue 
Fridays, 3-7pm
Highlights: baked goods, eggs
http://www.dining.harvard.edu/flp/ag_market.html

Charlestown Farmers Market

Thompson Square, Corner of Main Street and Austin Street, Charlestown, MA
Wednesday, 2-7pm
Highlights: herbs, hanging flower baskets
http://www.local-farmers-markets.com/market/2068/charlestown/charlestown-farmers-market

Dedham Farmers Market

First Church of Dedham, at the intersection of High and Court Streets, across from the Dedham Community House.
Wednesday
Highlights: gourmet nut and dried fruit mixes, European pastries, fresh seafood
http://www.dedhamsquarecircle.org/index.cfm/page/Farmers-Market/pid/10554

Framingham Farmers Market

The Centre Green, 60 Edgell Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
Thursday, 12-5:30pm
Highlights: grass-feed meats, organic produce
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_MARKET4.aspx?MKTID=29

Jamaica Plain Farmers Market

Bank of America parking lot,
Saturday, 12-3pm
Highlights: honey, Ugly Sauce, bedding plans
http://jamaicaplainfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/

Lexington Farmers' Market

Lexington Center, corner of Massachusetts Avenue, Woburn Street, and Fletcher Avenue
Tuesday, 2-6:30pm
Highlights: live music, organic butter, grass-fed meat
http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/

Malden Farmers Market

City Hall Plaza, 200 Pleasant St, Malden, MA
Tuesday, 3-6pm
Highlights: sustainable vegetables, crafts
http://www.maldenchamber.org/site/misc/farmers-market/

Medford Farmers Market

Medford Square behind City Hall
Thursday, 3-7pm
Highlights: candy, flowers, coffee
http://www.medfordfarmersmarket.org/

Melrose Sally Frank's Farmers' Market

First United Methodist Church, 645 Main street, Melrose, MA
Thursday, 2-7pm
Highlights: live music, seafood
http://melrosefarmersmarket.org/

Milton Farmers Market

Town Park in Milton Village, Wharf Street off Adams Street
Thursday, 1-6pm
Highlights: sweet treats, sauces, free-range meats
http://www.americantowns.com/ma/milton/organization/milton-farmers-market

 

Needham Farmers Market

First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Street, Needham, MA
Sunday, 1-5pm
Highlights: Artisan breads and cheeses
http://www.needhamfarmersmarket.org/

Newton Farmers Markets

Cold Spring Park Farmers Market
1200 Beacon Street, Newton, MA
Tuesday, 1:30-6pm
Highlights: Olive Oils, Popovers, plants
http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/farmers.asp

American Legion Post 440 Farmers Market
295 California Street, Newton, MA
Friday, 12-5pm
Highlights: Goat cheese, eggs, jellies
http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/farmers.asp

 

Somerville Farmers Markets

Davis Square Farmers Market
Corner of Herbert Street and Day Street, Somerville, MA
Wednesday, 12-6pm
Highlights: turkey, organic produce
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_MARKET1.aspx?MKTID=63

Union Square Farmers Market
Union Square Plaza, corner of Prospect Street and Washington Street
Saturday, 9-1pm
Highlights: pesto, Asian greens, free-range meats
http://unionsquaremain.org/food/farmers-market/

Roslindale Farmers' Market

Adams Park, Roslindale Village
Saturday, 9am-1:30pm
Highlights: sauces, handcrafted items, kids' activities
http://www.roslindale.net/farmersmarket/

Waltham Farmers Market

Sovereign Bank parking lot, Corner of Main Street and Moody Street
Saturday, 9:30am-2:30pm
Highlights: African specialty produce, handbags, pasta, sauces
http://walthamfarmersmarket.org/

Wellesley Farmers' Market

Washington St (Rte 16) parking area at Whole Foods Market.
Highlights: pickles, farmstead cheeses
Thursday, 2-6pm
http://www.masshort.org/Wellesley-Farmers-Market

Winchester Farmers Market

Town Common between Laraway Road, Church Street, and Waterfield Road
Saturday, 9:30-1:30pm
http://www.winchesterfarmersmarket.org/

Woburn Farmers' Market

Spence Farms, 41 Wyman Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Sunday, 10am-2pm
Highlights: lobster, artisan gallery, acres of room for kids to run
https://sites.google.com/site/spencefarm1/farmers-market

Do you know about other Farmers' Markets in the Boston area?  Let us know. Post a comment. 

Boot Camp Stair Workout (Video)

When most of us think of taking our workout to the outdoors, we think running, right? And if you’re a runner, that’s great, but what about the rest of us? To that, we say: take it to the stairs!

Once you master the basics, stair workouts are a great way to get outdoors and create a calorie-busting workout without having to be a runner of any kind. We’ve created a video guide to help you get started; the tips here can be altered to suit your particular fitness level. The stronger you’re feeling, for instance, the higher the staircase you can use. You can also vary your workout by increasing the tempo at which you exercise, as well as the number of reps (times up and down) or sets you complete. We’ve also included an active recovery, to help you cool down, and this too can be tweaked to suit your ability — shortening the amount of time between sets of you’re a fitter individual, or increasing the amount of time or number of reps to suit your strength level. Since this particular workout blends cardio and muscle strength together, you might aim to repeat it two to three times a week to give your body some momentum.

Now, if you’re looking for a place to try this, there are stairs at every level all over the city. Depending on where you are, you might try the stairs at the Charlestown Monument or at Harvard Stadium, which are both are a little more intense — or if you’re looking for something smaller to start with, there’re the steps at City Hall Plaza, and all over the Boston Common.

One note of caution: as with any exercise, program, always follow a safe and effective warm-up period, for no less than six to eight minutes. Once warmed up, be sure to stretch, making sure you incorporate the muscles used in this particular workout. Hamstrings, glutes, quads, and hip flexors are among the bigger muscles being used, so take the time necessary to stretch each muscle for no less than 30 seconds each. If at any point during these exercise sets you feel light-headed or faint, be sure to take a break from it, catch your breath, hydrate, and let your body to readjust before continuing. You may not be used to this type of exercising — and it’s definitely on the intense side — so build up gradually to the level you’re after. Be safe, and have fun — it’s beautiful out there!

Tennis and Golf Workout Video - Improve Your Physique and Game

This is such an exciting time of year: after those long, dark winter months, we finally get to spend some time outdoors. And of course, with that comes the chance to play those games and sports we’ve been away from for a few months — not least of which includes golf and tennis.

But that switch in activity also means that, at least for a lot of us, we’re changing up the muscle groups we’ve been working with for the past half-year, and with that can come some injuries. The best way to counter these types of injuries is to get strong before they happen.

This video we’ve put together can help get you reconditioned and ready for an active season quickly, meaning you’ll be a better player even sooner, whether on the links or on the court. It can also give you the opportunity to focus on building strength in the areas that these two sports focus on — core strength and flexibility — giving you up a leg up on your competitors before the season really gets underway.

One more thing to add is that this exercise and stretching set is even more fun — and a lot easier — when performed with a friend. So our recommendation is: familiarize yourself with the video content, and then grab your buddy and your tennis racquets (or golf clubs), and away ye go! As with any exercise, program, always follow a safe and effective warm-up period, followed by some stretching. Abdominals, lower back, glutes, hip flexors, quads and hamstrings are the big groups we use in this, so stretch each in turn for at least 30 seconds per muscle group. And, since repetition is key to developing muscle memory and growth, aim to repeat this exercise set at least two to three times per week.