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This Week at the Greenmarket: Season’s End

Posted in Around the Garden on November 26 2013, by Matt Newman

The NYBG GreenmarketOnce more unto the crisper drawer, dear friends, once more. As with all good things, the Greenmarket has a beginning and an end (at least as far as 2013 goes), meaning Wednesday, November 27 is your final chance this year to stock up on fresh fall flavors picked from the best farms in our neck of the woods. And with winter peeking in on us here in New York, now’s as good a time as any. Whether you’re planning to replenish your surplus of fruits and vegetables used for Thursday’s Thanksgiving feast or you’re still looking for a few choice items to top off your cornucopia, we’ll have you covered.

The autumn harvest highlights the heartiest stick-to-your-ribs edibles of the year, including all sorts of root vegetables—potatoes, breakfast radishes, turnips—and familiar favorites like broccoli, cauliflower, and winter squash. Fruits are still a big draw, as well, with apple varieties like Shizuka, Golden Russet heirloom, Margil, Braeburn, and Keepsake leading the pack. You might even get lucky and find some end-of-season Seckel pears. There are greens in abundance, and no shortage of seasonal pies, savory breads, cookies, and other baked goods to fill out your holiday table. And did I mention ciders and juices of all kinds? Yeah, we’re not about to miss out on hot toddies.

For everyone who’s already braving the holiday travel season, we wish you the best! But if you’re still in town this week, stop by and say hello—maybe bring a bag to fill up with farm-fresh treats. And while I’m at it, here’s a big thanks to this year’s vendors: Gajeski Produce, Migliorelli Farm, Meredith’s Bread, and Red Jacket Orchards. Bringing bushels and boxes of just-picked food to the Garden each week is no simple task, but they’ve been an uplifting and reliable part of our Wednesday mornings for months now.

The NYBG Greenmarket

The NYBG Greenmarket runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday through November 27. The market accepts food stamps, EBT, WIC/FMNP, and Senior coupons, in addition to cash and credit or debit cards. Learn how to use EBT, WIC and FMNP at the Greenmarket.