Posted on Sept.14, 2015 by JANE NEILSON

Seeking some fresh produce direct from the farm this summer? The western suburbs offer a myriad of choices.

Needham Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday noon to 4 PM through November 22, 2015. They are located in the parking lot behind Needham Bank, Garden Street entrance Needham Center.

September features fresh summer vegetables, cherry tomatoes in all different colors, eggplant, baby eggplant, cucumbers, bell peppers, new potatoes and 40 different kinds of Garlic!

MacArthur Farm will be back with cobs of sweet corn, peaches and tomatoes. Also, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, green, Romano and yellow Beans; beets and golden beets; broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, greens, herbs, kale, swiss chards and collards, lettuces, radish, scallions, and Cousa, Summer and zucchini squash.

Check out http://www.needhamfarmersmarket.org/. Vendors include

Boston Bon Bon, Cookie Lady Treats, Lyndigo Spices, Flats Mentor Farm, MacArthur Farms, The Neighborhood Farm, Fundamentally Nuts, Fior d’Italia, Barefoot Books, Jubali Juice, 2 Dogs Treats. Soup and Spoon, and Red’s Best seafood. Rich Miler and Jam Sandwich will entertain you in the musician’s tent or as you stroll through the market!

In Wellesley, the Farmers’ Market is being generously hosted by the Universal Unitarian Church in Wellesley on Washington Street with the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts acting as fiscal agent. The Wellesley Farmers’ market has a wide variety of local and unique food growers, producers and vendors, as well as an easy to use on-line ordering system with market and home delivery options. The market has plenty of parking, and is a reasonable walk or bike ride from many neighborhoods, bus stops and train station.

Stop by through October to enjoy a variety of just-picked, fresh fruits, vegetables as well as meats, eggs and cheese from local farmers, plus award-winning and unique fine food purveyors.

The Farmers’ Markets contribute to making Wellesley and Needham great places to live!

Seeking a new home in Wellesley or Needham? Call Jane Neilson at Pinnacle Residential Properties at 781.223.7338 or visit her website at www.janeneilson.com.