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From the Field Week of Apr 26, 2026

The Old Rule About Oysters and the Letter R

The old rule about oysters has been around long enough that most people who repeat it don't know where it came from. Only eat oysters in months with an R in them. September through April, skip the rest. It sounds like superstition, but there was real reasoning behind it, and some of that reasoning still holds even now.

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Farmers Markets

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Amish Farmers Market
Montgomery County Β·
The Lancaster County Dutch Market in Germantown has been a fixture for Montgomery County shoppers for two decades, bringing vendors rooted in central Pennsylvania's Lancaster County directly to a Wisteria Drive storefront. Thursday through Saturday, you'll find fresh meats, baked goods, fried chicken, produce, and prepared salads , the kind of market where the supply chain is short and the prices reflect it.
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Farmer Stan's Plants & Produce
Baltimore County Β·
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CSA Shares

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Clark's Farm (produce at Clark’s Elioak Farm)
Howard County
Clark's Farm has been working the same Howard County land since 1797, making it one of Maryland's most enduring family operations , now in its seventh generation. The farm grows vegetables, herbs, and raises animals without synthetic chemicals, and sells through a seasonal roadside stand and cut-your-own flower garden on Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The stand reopens in July, so now is a good time to get on their newsletter list before the summer rush.
CSA
Colchester Farm CSA
Montgomery
Colchester Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)/CFCSA produces a wide range of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit for approximately 150 CSA members, a local farmer
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Local Meats & Seafood

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Seafood
Ocean City Seafood
Montgomery County
Ocean City Seafood has been a fixture on Flower Avenue in Silver Spring for over 37 years, drawing loyal customers with a selection that spans locally sourced Atlantic and freshwater catches alongside fish and shellfish flown in from around the world. As a family-owned market, it has the feel of a neighborhood institution rather than a generic fish counter. If you are planning a seafood-centered gathering or just need a reliable weeknight source, this is where Montgomery County locals tend to land.
Seafood
Red Crab House
Prince George's
Red Crab House on Baltimore Avenue in Laurel brings Southern and Cajun seafood traditions to Prince George's County, with live crawfish, fresh oysters, and Maryland blue crabs on the menu. The kitchen leans into bold seasoning with a house spice blend applied to the catch of the day, and a bar with rotating beers rounds out the experience. It's a family-table setup that bridges local Chesapeake staples with Gulf Coast cooking in one sitting.
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Dairy & Eggs

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Dairy
Kent Island Farmers Market
Kent
The Kent Island Farmers Market runs year-round out of Christ Church on Romancoke Road in Stevensville, moving indoors through the winter so the shopping doesn't stop when the weather turns. Vendors bring eggs, milk, meats, raw milk cheeses, and gluten-free breads and baked goods, with Alaskan sustainable seafood rounding out a lineup that goes well beyond typical market fare. It's a reliable source for Eastern Shore households looking to stock a diverse cart in one stop.
Eggs
Richardson Farms
Baltimore County
Richardson Farms in White Marsh has been a Baltimore County staple for locals who want farm-fresh eggs alongside a full market experience. Beyond their specialty in greens, sweet corn, and tomatoes, the on-site deli and hot food counter turns out dishes like chicken pot pie and collard greens with bacon, making it a practical stop for both stocking the fridge and grabbing lunch. The farm market is open year-round at 5900 Ebenezer Road.
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Craft Beverages & Coffee

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Winery
Rocklands Farm Winery
Montgomery
Rocklands Farm Winery in Poolesville does a lot at once, and pulls it off well. Their Saturday farm market is a good reason to make the drive out to Montgomery County's agricultural reserve, where you can pick up grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, lamb, pork, and free-range eggs directly from the people raising them. The winery adds another layer, making Rocklands a genuine destination rather than a quick errand.
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In Season: April

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Asparagus
Peak season ✦
Ramps
Wild foraged ✦
Spinach
Field grown
Lettuce
Spring harvest
Radishes
Spring harvest ✦
Peas
Sugar snap & snow
Strawberries
Early season
Herbs
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