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Urban Agriculture: Community Gardens in Baltimore

Posted: April 2, 2024

Earth Day is Earth Week with Hopkins Dining! Be on the lookout for visits from our local food partners, food waste education stations, highlights of seasonal and sustainable ingredients, and our signature Picnic for the Planet event. In addition, keep up with the Office of Sustainability for more Earth Day events, especially the Earth Day Fair and Nature Walks.

Community Gardens and Local Farms

Baltimore has several community gardens that welcome volunteers and visitors. Here are some examples:

Did you know we have a community garden here at JHU? It’s located at our Eastern campus, just East of Homewood. It’s called Blue Jay’s Perch, and our Sustainability Manager is the advisor! Join us every Saturday (through HopkinsGroups) to work in our communal plots alongside our awesome fellow community members.

Farmers Markets

GOVANS FARMERS MARKET: 5104 York Road

  • Thursdays June through September
  • 3-6 p.m.
  • Govans is a true community-centric market aimed at bringing farm-fresh produce to a neighborhood where healthy food options are limited. It was one of the first markets in Baltimore to require all vendors to accept supplemental nutrition dollars.

Robey, Molly (2002). Govans Farmers’ Market returns for 11th season. [Photograph]. Loyola News. https://www.loyola.edu/news/2022/0526-govans-farmers-market.html.

PRATT STREET MARKET: Corner of Pratt and Charles Streets

  • Thursdays May through September
  • 11 a.m.—2 p.m.
  • At Pratt Street Market, you can find Baltimore staples like crab cakes and oysters, but also more experimental dishes like vegan soul food. Plus, stock up on fresh produce, teas, and juices.

(2023). Pratt Street Market Returns to Downtown Baltimore. [Photograph]. WMAR 2 News. https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pratt-street-market-returns-to-downtown-baltimore.

WAVERLY FARMERS MARKET: East 32nd and Barclay Streets

  • Saturdays Year-round
  • 7 a.m.—12 p.m.
  • The Waverly Farmers Market is more than a source of good food, it’s also the Charles Village social event of the week and the closest market to the Homewood campus. It’s open year-round, rain or shine, and provides fresh fruit, veggies, meats, and cheeses, as baked goods and freshly-made full meals. This market is perfect for students who live close to Homewood.

 

(2024). Sample the Flavors of Baltimore’s Farmers Markets. [Photograph]. Visit Baltimore. https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/baltimore-farmers-markets/.

FELL’S POINT FARMERS MARKET: Broadway and Thames Streets

  • Saturdays Year Round
  • 9 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
  • Located at the corner of Broadway and Thames Streets in historic Fell’s Point, this market is a long-standing tradition. You can even see the old stall numbers etched in the curbs surrounding Broadway Square). They have a variety of grab-and-go bites, fresh produce, and delicious drinks.

(2024). Fell’s Point Farmer’ Market. [Photograph]. On the Grid. https://onthegrid.city/baltimore/fells-point/fells-point-farmers-market.

BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY FARMERS MARKET: 1415 Key Highway

  • Saturdays May through November
  • 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
  • The market features fresh produce, farm-fresh meats, and dairy as well as cut flowers and plants. They also often have live music, demonstrations, and giveaways!

(2019). Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) Farmers’ Market 2019. [Photograph]. Three-4-All. https://three4all.me/2024/01/06/out-and-about/.

FARMERS MARKET: 2101 W. Rogers Ave.

  • Sundays Year Round
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • This is the city’s newest market, located in Northwest Park. Their mission is to provide the Mt. Washington community, Baltimore, and surrounding areas with fresh, locally sourced/and produced food all year long. All products sold at the Mt. Washington Farmers’ Market are sourced from growers, artists, raisers, and producers that come from within a 100-mile radius of Baltimore City

(2022). Maryland Farmers’ Market Directory 2022. [Photograph]. Maryland’s Best Agriculture. https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/maryland-farmers-market-directory-2022/.

CROSS STREET FARMERS MARKET: Outside of Cross Street Marke

  • Sundays May through October (excluding Ravens home games)
  • 9 a.m.—12 p.m.
  • One of the oldest public markets in the country, Federal Hill’s Cross Street Market is home to 22 independent local businesses and a weekly farmer’s market. It focuses on promoting community, improving access to high-quality foods, and supporting economic development in the neighborhood.

Lynch, Kevin. (2022). Cross Street Farmers Market Now on Sundays, Returns this Weekend with New Lineup. [Photograph]. SouthBmore. https://www.southbmore.com/2022/06/03/cross-street-farmers-market-now-on-sundays-returns-this-weekend-with-new-lineup/.

BALTIMORE FARMERS MARKET AND BAZAAR: Holliday and Saratoga Streets, under the Jones Falls Expressway

  • Sundays April through December
  • 7 a.m.—12 p.m.
  • When you think of Baltimore farmer’s markets, this is probably what you imagine! As Maryland’s largest produce-only market, this market has a ton of options, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally raised poultry, fresh baked goods, and organic dairy products. This farmer’s market also features live music, stalls from the city’s favorite restaurants and food trucks, crafts, and collectibles. Even though it’s downtown, it’s very easy to hop on the Homewood-Peabody shuttle, get off at the Peabody stop, and walk just a few blocks to the market.

(2019). BALTIMORE FARMERS’ MARKET & BAZAAR RETURNS SUNDAY, APRIL 7-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019. [Photograph]. Baltimore Arts. https://www.baltimorearts.org/baltimore-farmers-market-bazaar-returns-sunday-april-7-sunday-december-22-2019/Mar 2019.

Our Members – Farm Alliance of Baltimore (farmalliancebaltimore.org) resource for local farms, restaurants that focus on local ingredients, and farmers markets.