MONROE. Conn. — With summer upon us that means, among other things here in town, that the Farmers’ Market is up and running. There have been two Fridays of vendors and activity at the Town Hall green, and many more markets are on tap, running through the third week of October.
There is live music at the gazebo to go along with hot food made on site, fresh veggies from local farms, crafts and activities for children and more.
Daniel Smith, a retired kindergarten teacher, started Enhance Your Read Alouds (readaloudguy.com). His booth includes a rack of children’s books for the youngest visitors. Smith continues to encourage reading and, more specifically, offers parents online workshops to discover how best to read aloud with their children.
The University of Connecticut Master Gardner Program held pollinator week June 26. Visitors had the chance to bring garden and yard soil samples for testing to determine if their dirt needs anything to maximize growth.
UConn Master Gardeners return July 10 with tips for keeping deer away from plants. Other topics this summer will include fireflies and light pollution, lawn care and pest management and becoming a master gardener. For information, visit mastergardener.uconn.edu.
Benedict’s Home & Garden is also has a booth. There are stands with local honey, jewelry, fresh bread and more. The market sometimes has animal visitors from local farms. Dogs are always welcome on the grounds.
The market runs from 3 to 6 p.m. each Friday. For information on the Farmer’s Market, visit monroefarmersmarket.org.
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