The last of the regular summer season markets will be on Friday September 26th, October 3rd and October 10th.  That just means that the Walpole Farmers Market will be wrapping up activities on the Walpole Town Common, but not without one last opportunity for shoppers to stock up on veggies and produce to can, freeze, or put by for the winter. Both Abenaki Springs Farm and New Dawn Farm will be on the common with a variety of items fresh from their production fields. Winter squash, carrots, potatoes, and garlic can all be stored for use later this fall and into the winter. The cool temps during the day, and mild overnights have allowed for late plantings of greens and lettuce to thrive.  Combined with the lush vine ripened tomatoes and late season cukes makes salads a quick and easy side for any meal. Cucumbers and summer squash can be put up as pickles or relish to be enjoyed later too. Did you know that with a quick wash and chop, peppers will freeze and can be used later in the winter for pizza or in chili or soup. So what are you waiting for come stock up for the winter?

The Walpole Farmers market is also your source for local eggs, meats, and cheese. This week Vermont Cannoli will be with us offering the most delicious handmade cannoli, and next week the Maple Nut Kitchen will be with us offering their handmade granola, not to mention that the McGills at Twin Spruce Farm will be with us for one last scrumptious taste of their own maple frappes. Not a bad way to close out our summer season.

Don’t dismay, about the end of the season, the Walpole Farmers Market is planning on two Holiday Markets this fall. The first will be on Saturday November 22nd on the Walpole Common, in conjunction with the fabulous Church Fairs and the Orchard School Craft Fair, and then again in December on the 13th inside the Walpole Town Hall. For more information on these Holiday events contact Holly Gowdy at either 445-5104 or at holly@walpolefarmersmarket.com

Thanks to everyone who supported the Walpole Farmers Market this season, here’s hoping hoping for big things next year!