This fruit stand is on the side of the road, just past a drive way entrance. Mark Hines grows most…read moreof the items he sells. Some of the fruit is from area farmers. The produce selection is great. There are lots of tomatoes, peaches, broccoli, peppers, green beans and okra. Mark grows plants too. He has a giant greenhouse. If you are in the area and enjoy fresh veggies and fruit, this stand is worth checking out.

my father grew up as a farming along with other good old boys from the Agricultural Historical Farm…read morePark. Those farmers/gardeners are very impressed with Mark Hines Gardens! He always provides quality plants/vegetables and his spring starter garden plants are AWESOME!!!

Writing this reviews brings back loads of summer 2012 nostalgia. I used to take my girlfriend here…read moreto get some sweet strawberries from that Damascus farmer. This place is low on the variety of produce but high on friendliness, community camaraderie, and genuine love for the residents of Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg. Located in some random church's parking lot, this place is an endearing spot to pick out fresh fruits, vegetables, and chocolate croissants. Come here early (as soon as it opens!) so that you get first dibs. Also, be sure to park in the office park across the street, but beware as you cross Centerway Road because lots of people speed on that road. I also recommend that one apple farmer. I like apples. Then head over to Trader Joe's to spread some of dat creamy peanut butter all over dem apples.

Love this place. It is small but a decent variety and amount of vendors. Lots of fresh fruits and…read morevegetables. They used to have some other stands that went away maybe due to lack of interest. It is so convenient and prices are very good I love that we have something so close I am there almost every Saturday when they are. Hope it continues and community keeps supporting the vendors.

Note that this review is for the location near the corner of MacArthur and Goldsboro…read more Two and a half stars, rounded up because of the beauty the stand brings to an otherwise ugly location. (They plant two large plots zinnias every summer that grow to almost three feet and make me smile as I drive past.) Produce offered is limited, and not the kind of "oh, wow" deliciousness I expect from local farmstands. Tomatoes don't have any more taste than supermarket tomatoes, even the heirloom varieties offered at a very high price; corn is okay, not particularly sweet or juicy. I really wish they knocked it out of the park, but it's mostly overpriced "meh."

Small selection, average quality, and a bit disappointing given its quaint structure and ideal…read morelocation.

Outside of weirdly expensive bread, the Pleasant Valley produce stop is a cute little condensed…read morespace with a lot to offer. Sure they have your fruit and veg, an inordinate amount of apples the last time I went. But they carry seasonal produce that has generally been of good quality each time I've gone. They also have multiple fridges and freezers full of every sort of beef and pork that you could probably name off the top of your head. I've picked up tomatoes there, onions, cucumbers, corn, and the last time I went I got a frozen four park of raw hamburger patties. They also have a wide array of jams, preserves, and pickled goods. Customer service has been efficient. The market itself is not huge at all, but they make ample use of the space. Like I said, outside of the weirdly expensive breads/rolls I think their prices are generally fair. And it's on the way to and from my ceramics class which is super convenient. Bonus: Right outside on the right side of the building is Vittles In The Pines BBQ tent which is ABSOLUTELY delicious. You gotta try their... pretty much anything.

I love going to local farms to support them, particularly during the summer. Pleasant Valley will…read morenot be one of them. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, law requires all employees and customers to wear masks while shopping. Pleasant Valley is flouting that law, with several employees not wearing masks and a sign telling customers they are optional. Furthermore, when a customer addressed this on social media, one of the owners attacked her for it, and was "entertained" by people who were unsatisfied with her response to not following the law.

I love going to the Kensington farmers market every Saturday to get my produce from their stand and…read morethey're also polite

Terrific seasonal produce and a great bunch of folks. They have greens, root vegetables, a really…read morelarge variety of apples in season and quite a few other types of fresh produce. They brave the weather in the cold months and they're always glad to chat with you about their offerings, especially John.

I came here last Sunday looking for rhubarb and I was disappointed to see only one booth for the…read moreofficial start of Wheaton's Farmers' Market. Since I was there already I checked it out. The lady there told me they were expecting a baker and someone else. It was 1 1/2 hours after the starting time. She didn't have rhubarb, but said she sold out at her booth in Gaithersburg the day before. She promised to have some the following week (today). Well, I bought rhubarb in Bethesda yesterday, but it is green and I kinda wanted the traditional red; just in case. I ventured back today and sure enough, she had rhubarb! It was the red kind and it was also 1/2 the price I paid for it in Bethesda. ($2/lb.) I was planning on giving this market only two stars, but the lady there assured me that as the harvest of fruits and vegetables mature, more farmers will show up. OK Lady, I am going to hold you to that. Now I am off to make my Rhubarb Slice. Operating Sundays; June 7-October 25; 9am-1pm

When the peaches call, you must go! Something in my body told me to check the website to see if…read morepeaches were ready earlier this week, and to my surprise, they had stopped the picking to allow more fruit to ripen. Do you know what that meant!? It means they had already started picking them and I was late! Again! I remembered to look again today and it said it was open but it might not last all day and they highly doubt there would be peaches available to pick for Saturday or Sunday. The website noted the late freeze in April didn't give them a great harvest this year. That meant RUN RUN RUN ‍ so that's exactly what I did. Although I missed two exits getting there SMH, I pulled up, changed my shoes, and opened my trunk to grab my little red wagon. To my dismay, it was not there! I could not believe it because how was I going to haul all my peachesand by myself?! I quickly called my mama and she told me she indeed still had its. I was heartbroken because I was already by myself and no one could come such last minute but now I have to somehow carry the heavy peaches through the field and the hot sun. I looked around and saw wheelbarrows but already knew they would be way too heavy for me to pull around the field so I quickly emptied a reusable bag for my box to go in, and headed to the stand. This year you have to purchase a entry band for everyone that is within the field. That $3 goes towards the farm and whatever they need. Years prior, container size you purchased dictated how many people could go into the field to cleft l collect for that box. Bigger box, more people. I noticed a sign stating I couldn't bring a tote bag in the field and the gentleman explained he would have to check it on the way out. I didn't really care about that and explained to him how I left my wagon and he offered for me to use one of their wheelbarrows. I declined at first because I knew it was going to be too heavy for me to haul around and I instantly had flashbacks of back in the day trying to move that thing. I decided to walk over and see how heavy it was. Guess what!? These wheelbarrows are so lightweight! They're not even made of steel LOL I was so happy and quickly grabed the wheelbarrow, put my box in along with my things, and headed into the field after paying. The smell of peaches fermenting has got to be one of my all-time favorites! It was a warm day today so I definitely took my time and tried to find shade as I picked my peaches. My box quickly filled up so I grabbed one, munched on it and then left after taking some video. What a quick visit. I knew my next stop was to grab my favorite peach butter so I headed to the store. They have less products this year and I wondered how our current climate has been impacting other farms which helps supply their store. They have a few different varieties of mushrooms all boxed for 10 bucks to include lion's mane, porcini, yellow trumpets and others. I made my way around the perimeter of the store and saw some of the usuals like beef jerky, beeswax candles, kraut, cheeses, milk and such. When I got to my favorite spot with my peach butter, there was none! The whole top shelf was empty! This has happened to me before and I had to come back. Hopefully I'll be able to grab some at a later date but if you go grab me a jar lol. I then started looking for to Taharka's ice cream and noticed a deep freezer with a sign indicating the ice cream was inside. I decided not to grab any because I wasn't too sure if I was headed straight home or not. The last time I had to eat both pints so that they didn't melt in my car . . . . . I can't wait for my next adventure at Larriland. The fall will be a great time to visit as well. Oh yeah, right now currently they have onions, tomatoes, potatoes, beets and some other pick your owns in season as well. Happy picking

Despite telling us the picking was "good," the berries were small and the rows were picked over…read more Two adults spent almost three hours filling one flat because the open rows had relatively few berries. (Lots of moldy or rotten big ones to ignore.) We later found much more productive rows but were told those rows were not yet open. $4/person admission, $49 for a large flat, pay before you see the field. Disappointed.

I'm stuck on CSAs - the ease, the variety of regular & knew veggies, the freshness. This is my 3rd…read more(?) year joining their CSA for summer & fall. Each week is a fresh selection of veggies & fruit, herbs are a bonus - and eggs. (Milk & yogurt are also an option but I don't get those, it's more than I need.) There are times my whole meal is from my CSA selection, and this definitely cuts down my grocery shopping. John & his staff/volunteers are always friendly, with helpful tips when needed.

This community supported agriculture organization is wonderful. I subscribed last year for the…read morefirst time and found I wasted less food because it was fresh and local. I ate more veggies and that habit carried over past the season. Best of all I tried new things and got out of my menu rut. The farmers managed to keep a variety of produce in spite of weather extremes. Don't delay, sign up you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Please support The Farm at Our House!