The Druid Hill Park farmers' market
Remember my telling you about the plans for a Druid Hill Park farmers' market.
In her Garden Variety blog, Susan Reimer reports that plans are proceeding. A market committee is meeting every Wednesday night at the Recreation & Parks building in anticipation of a June 1 opening.
Take a look.
What do you think? Would you go to the Druid Hill farmers' market?
Comments
I would go to the Druid Hill Park farmer's market...with a police escort!
Posted by: steve inseoul | April 20, 2011 8:13 PM
It's just across the bridge from Hampden. It's not that bad.
Yeah there are problems there but no more so than in Bolton Hill.
Posted by: baltimoregal | April 21, 2011 12:58 PM
I go to the park almost every day and find it a beautiful and full of activity- people walking, biking and jogging around the reservoir, basketball players, tennis player, people sitting on benches enjoying the beautiful park. Stop over and see the beautiful flower show at the Conservatory. It's amazing
The park is an amazing asset to Baltimore and very safe.
Posted by: Tom Orth | April 21, 2011 4:01 PM
I would go to a market in DHP. I live in Bolton Hill and would make the trip up to the park for a Farmers' Market. What a beautiful setting for a Farmers' Market.
Posted by: Chuck Lloyd | April 21, 2011 6:05 PM
Gee, imagine shopping for fresh foods and vegetables in an environment that is as natural as you can have in the city! Trees, grass, lawns, recreation and for all those folks who who believe that the park is problematic, well, just stay home, locked behind your doors and closed curtains and call out for pizza every day.For the people that enjoy the fabric of like and enjoyment of our town, come on down and shop!
Posted by: A J Colletta | April 21, 2011 8:18 PM
I think Druid Hill Park would be a wonderful location for a market. I visited the zoo today and love going to the Conservatory. COUNT ME IN!!!
Posted by: Michelle Brown | April 21, 2011 8:24 PM
I'd go as long as that Steve guy isn't there. He sounds like the type who wets himself every time he crosses the city line.
Posted by: Cheap Jim | April 22, 2011 9:50 AM
I'd go. I love to take my 2 year old to the Conservatory and a market would be a wonderful addition.
Posted by: mitzi | April 22, 2011 11:04 PM
Hey Cheap Jim,
I bleed Baltimore orange and black. I am just a realist about the amount of crime in Baltimore City and it ain't getting any better thanks to a poor police chief.
Posted by: steve in seoul | April 23, 2011 9:54 PM
Pleasantly surprised come back and see that other people in this city are willing to speak out (and venture out) in favor of different parts of the city!
Posted by: baltimoregal | April 26, 2011 2:16 PM
First day is today! Friends of Druid Hill started posting the vendor list on Facebook yesterday, and it's pretty solid:
Friends of Druid Hill Park STOECKER FARMS - asparagus, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, kale, collards, herbs, plants
20 hours ago
Friends of Druid Hill Park FERGUSON FAMILY FARMS - sustainably pastured, all natural eggs, chicken, duck, Berkshire pork, beef, and more
20 hours ago
Friends of Druid Hill Park BALTIMORE CITY FARMS - potted vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Freshly cut greens and herbs
20 hours ago
Friends of Druid Hill Park STOKES CREEK FARM - free range, organic eggs, handmade goat milk, apple, and carrot-based soaps, hand crafted aprons
20 hours ago
Friends of Druid Hill Park BLACK BOTTOM FARMS - educational programs, this week, with live ducklings and chicks ♥
20 hours ago
Friends of Druid Hill Park SAYT (Seniors and Youth Together) Program, UNITED HOPE CDC - hand made jewelry
20 hours ago
Friends of Druid Hill Park REID'S ORCHARD - Berries, pumpkin butter, apple butter, jams & jellies
Probably too hot to get over there today, but looks like it might be a keeper.
Posted by: Jared | June 1, 2011 9:43 AM
I live right across the street, in Res Hill, and I can't wait. For those of you who require an escort, let me know!
Posted by: Joseph Young | June 1, 2011 4:13 PM