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07/30/2014 12:00 AM

Homegrown and Handmade at the Dudley Farm Farmers' Market


Susan Willis of Bitta-Blue Farm, a family-run farm that features organicvegetables, with a special emphasis on Asian greens, and fresh eggs fromfree-range hens and ducks.

The Dudley Farm Summer Market is held every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Dudley Farm Museum at 2351 Durham Road in North Guilford. The market provides the opportunity to purchase local and organic seasonal produce and handmade arts and crafts, while enjoying the beauty and serenity of the farm as it was in the year 1900. In addition to the variety of fruits and vegetables offered, also available are baked goods, eggs, fresh-cut flowers, herbs and potted plants, honey and maple syrup, jams and jellies, naturally raised meat, and pickles. Handmade items include hand-spun yarn, paintings, photographs, cards, jewelry, soap, woodworking, pottery, sewing, quilting, and more.

On Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at 10 a.m., there will be presentations on sprouts by Cathy Provencher, organic gardening by Susan Willis, and on beekeeping by Walter Pond.

The market is subject to cancelation due to inclement weather. For more information, call 860-349-3917 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com.