Very very cute spot. Lots of vendors, some even had free food to try. The actual park is beautiful…read more There is even a splash pad and bathrooms. Parking is free in the park, but limited. Would go back again when we are in the area.

I adore the farmers market in Portland because it's more than just shopping for food, it's an…read moreexperience. I went on a Wednesday and there wasn't a ton of people which was nice and made browsing really enjoyable. They also have live music and it's great for kids because there's a little splash pad next to the farmers market in Deering Oaks.

It's been a decade plus since my original review, so I thought I'd update it!…read more Since then the PFM on Wednesdays is now *also* located in the picturesque (and much easier to park in) Deering Oaks from mid April to late November, 7am to 1pm (while the winter market takes place only on Saturdays inside on Stevens Ave from early December to early April, 9am to 1pm). From the Portland Farmers Market: " Featuring over 30+ Maine farmers. From artichokes to zucchini, if you can grow it here, you'll probably find it IN season and fresh! Also eggs, meat, cheese, milk, ferments, flowers, fibers, honey, and more! Farm products exclusively." Yes, it is all things local in beautiful abundance! I like that many of the vendors are the same from Saturday to Wednesday; but there's just something slightly more lowkey about the Wednesday market. It's a smaller crowd, a more relaxed vibe, the vendors are unhurried and have more space to chat, and it seems like more locals are intentionally out to shop/support their local farmer. I usually know exactly what I want when I come here, but it's nice to be able to slow down and take time to really look around without being bumped into/having to worry about something selling out.

Just look at that gorgeous haul from today's farmers' market here in Portland! Cute tiny tomatoes…read moreand big juicy ones of different colors and varieties; eggplants; cabbage; garlic and shallots, and something called torpedo onions; tons of peppers, both to eat raw in salads and cook with (check out those purple ones!); super-fresh summer corn; herbs and flowers; dill pickles. I also snagged some blueberries and radish microgreens. I'll be eating verrrryyyyy well for the next several days, that's for sure. While you'll find a larger selection at the bigger Saturday market, when it's peak produce season like it is now the tables will be overflowing with goodness on Wednesdays, too. And it's just a bit mellower, and always easy to find a place to park. All of the vendors are happy to talk with you about what they're selling and I enjoy that as much as everything I bring home! Practicalities: bring cash, because even though several vendors do take cards, not all of them do and there's usually a $10 minimum. Plus, cash enables you to spend a few bucks at several different tables if you want to (I mean, why not try a tomato or two from each?). And bring your tote bags to load up, to save on having to use any plastic or paper (which most vendors do have in some form). Most of all, just enjoy strolling through the park and seeing all the bounty on offer, and know you're supporting Maine farmers by buying local.

I think every time I come here I go, "why don't I come here more often?"…read more + Parking lot? Yes. + Affordable prices? Yes; more than you might realize. + Unique vegan items you won't find at box stores? Yes! I always find at least one thing I have never seen before like a dip or an ice cream. + Lots of locally made goodies you won't find literally anywhere else? YES! + Ready made sandwiches and meals that cater to a host of dietary restrictions? Yeah, and I'm gonna need to go and try just about every one of those plant-based wraps. + The option to buy a neighbor-in-need a breakfast sandwich and coffee when you're checking out? Yes, yes, yes, this, this, this. The Co-Op is not a place I'd do my big shop at, but if I'm looking for something specific/to try something new/a quick lunch option/to support small local businesses that only have their stuff at local food stores like this? It's a good spot to visit if you haven't in a while!

I've never been to a co-op before so I don't know a lot about them. We saw the sign that said…read moreeveryone welcome. I actually thought it was a homeless place for people to get food cheap, until I got inside and realized it was Farms from the local area that bring your food so people can buy it.. I do think it's a great idea and we bought some potato chips and I did get some oranges. My husband and I think things here are quite expensive. I have bought a lot of their things from some of these farms from different supermarkets and their farms and they weren't as much money.. I really don't know how people can avoid some stuff in here.

This is a smaller (but growing in number of vendors) farmers market easily found off route-1 and in…read moretown hall parking lot of the town of Scarborough. Here you can usually find what you need for your produce needs between two to three vendors that primarily do produce. Since it's small you don't always have the most choice to "shop around" on costs, but it's all fresh! Other tents have gourmet jams, loose leaf tea, breads/baked goods, pasta sauce and maple products, meat, beauty products/soap and fresh cut flowers among other things you can usually find as well. One thing that I can't find here that disappoints me is any delicious local cheese or other dairy products so don't count on finding that. Bottom line: worth stopping by to support local and get some good stuff!

Nice little farmers market. Usually there's only about eight vendors. The herbalist booth has a…read morenice display of soaps. I buy her arnica rub and it really works for sore muscles. I also really like her face oil. There are two produce booths, Italian cookie lady, granola and hand sewn items by the crafting Scott, meat, eggs, home made English muffins and sauces available. There's always plenty of parking.

We stopped here wanting fresh Maine blueberries! They have lots of pints and 1/2 pints and both…read moresmall and large varieties. The grounds and shop were immaculate. Couldn't help grabbing some fresh raspberries too! The fruit was well cleaned with no damaged fruit and extremely flavorful and fresh tasting and similarly priced for the area.. pints were $7.99

Came here with the expectation that this was a great nursery for the Scarborough communities, so I…read morewanted to check it out especially because they were having a sale on plant babies! They had a gazillion pumpkins and all different types of gourds this time of year, but at the front of each of the greenhouses were a variety of plants from small succulents to giant birds of paradise. Outside there was a selection of pots, but like most places they were out of terra cotta pots. Lots of mums and fall arrangements, and their farm market had a really nice selection of wine, produce, and dairy products. Parking was painless and checking out was easy enough. I'd love to come back here in the spring when things are ramping up.

We rented a beach house on the coast. So we went exploring for local farm stand produce. We came…read morehere several times during our 10 day stay. They are two ways to enter. 1 easy. One strange- 1st drive up a long road through old farm equipment, pot holes, raggedy chickens, and fields, w the huge sign "slow down. No. Not slow enough!" But finally we arrived. Perfect Maine blueberries, zucchini, tomatoes, corn, and fresh herbs. I found the prices average & the produce consistently fresh. Customer service? Um, well let's just say typical born & breed Mainer style. Nice enough. Best string beans ever. I made a nice salad; blanched them, then ice bath, finished in a Dijon vinaigrette, w summer tomatoes, and 2 days later they were still delicious w great snap!

Awesome service, great family, Caitlin took my order and did a terrific job delivering my Mother's…read moreDay gift to my mom. I look forward to doing it every Mother's Day. Thanks, Mitch

Potatoes corn and…read moresunflowers. The Harvest wagon is a little farm stand right on the side on Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough. I'm not sure if it is the exact same wagon but a little veggie place has been located on or very near this location for many decades. I remember buying corn and rutabaga here half a century ago. Just a wagon with various veggies and things that happen to be in season. Most if not all of the stuff is grown on one of the many farms nearby. You get what they happen to have, not necessarily what you happen to want. Potatoes, corn, beans, rutabaga, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers and even lovely flowers can be bought here depending on the time of the year and time of the day. We got here very late this last time and most of the produce was gone. They is usually nobody around to take your money and you just shove it in an "honesty box". This might not be a good idea is some parts of the country but this is Maine. Honesty is a way of life up here. The parking is iffy at best, Just kind of squeeze in off the road as far as you can. However it is difficult at times to find a spot that isn't leaving your car and butt exposed to the dangers, chaos and ghosts of Pleasant Hill Road. Don't be fooled by the pleasant name for this road and be really careful going in and back out into the road from this small veggie stand. Pleasant Hill Road is an absolute killer and many beautiful and wonderful people have died here. Be very cautious, reflective and thoughtful when driving this road. Don't end up just another statistic.