Sweet corn and fresh tomatoes are the rewards Minnesotans earn for surviving February. While some of us can eat from our gardens, and Woodbury certainly doesn’t lack for grocery stores with produce departments, summer demands vegetables from farmers’ markets and farmstands,
Most of the vegetable farmers in Woodbury have retired but there are still plenty of options for zucchini and kohlrabi nearby.
Farmers Markets
Woodbury Farmers Market is located at Red Rock Elementary School 3311 Commonwealth Ave. Open Sundays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 2-Oct 27. Here you’ll find locally grown vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, plants, and artisan food goods. It’s big enough to offer most seasonal choices, but small enough that after a few visits the vendors will recognize you.
St Paul Farmers Market is at 290 E 5th St, Lowertown, find the largest gathering of Minnesota-grown fruits and vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, trout, vinegars, cheese, honey, meats, eggs, maple syrup, bakery goods, salsa, strudel, flowers (fresh & dried), crafts, bagel sandwiches & more. Come for the food, stay to hear local musicians. Open April 27-Nov 23: Sat 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-1 p.m..
Cottage Grove UCC Farmers Market runs Thursday 2:30-6:30 p.m., June 12-Oct 10 at Cottage Grove United Church of Christ. Vegetables and fruits, bakery, grilled brats and hot dogs, ice cream, root beer floats, egg rolls, food trucks/vendors, honey, eggs, maple syrup, perennials, cut flowers, sweet corn, meats, bacon, knife sharpening, breads, pies, canned goods, coffee, macaroons, apples, hot sauce, freeze dried foods, pop up cards. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Lake Elmo Farmers Market, celebrating its 11th year, features local vendors offering a wide variety of products including baked goods, candles, books, produce, eggs, flowers, crafts, body products, and special youth vendors. Held at Lake Elmo Elementary School, 11030 Stillwater Blvd N, Lake Elmo. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. from June 7-Aug 16.
Mahtomedi Farmers’ Market features a variety of farm-grown vegetables, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, eggs, berries, plants, meat, and hand-crafted items. The market runs every Saturday from June 28 – Sept 27 from 8 a.m. to Noon at Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Triangle Park) in beautiful downtown Mahtomedi.
Oakdale Farmers Market offers fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, canned items, floral arrangements, honey, and more. The farmers market is located at 1584 Hadley Ave N, Richard Walton Memorial Park. Runs Jun-Mid Oct: Wednesdays 2-6 p.m.
The South Saint Paul Farmers’ Market is located just off the corner of 12th Avenue and Southview Boulevard, Saint Paul, behind the Wakota Federal Credit Union. Here you’ll find locally grown vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, plants, and artisan food goods. Plan to stop during your evening errands on Wednesdays 2 p.m.-6 p.m. from June 12-Oct 30 to see what these local growers have for you!
Stillwater Farmers Market features 25 local vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, berries, eggs, poultry, grass-fed beef and pork, mushrooms, apples, alpaca fiber products, handmade soap, lotions and dog treats. Direct to you. Corner of 3rd and Pine St. from Jun-Oct. on Saturdays 7:30 a.m.-Noon.
Growers
10th Street Farm and Market just three miles east of Woodbury at 13197 10th St. South Afton, is a unique self-serve farmstand open year-round. Summer hours: Thursday 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Saturday 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. In addition to seasonal produce, the market offers microgreens and salad mix year round, baked goods, prepared foods, and mixed bouquets.
Axdahl’s Garden Farm & Greenhouse occupies the original farm setting and traditional farm market/greenhouse. It’s one mile north of Hwy 36 at the corner of Hwy 12 and Hwy 15. Locally famous sweet corn, seasonal fresh veggies, bedding/landscape plants, veggie/herb plants & flowering hanging baskets are offered as well as large pick-your-own pumpkin patch in the fall. Large selection of Christmas trees are available including fresh-cut Frasers & Balsams, custom decorated wreaths, garland, spruce tops and more. Mid April to October and Christmas season.
Faith Hill Farm can be found at 7609 Babcock Trai, Inver Grove Heights. The offerings include cut-your-own flowers, fall-bearing raspberries, Broom Corn, pick-your-own garden produce, and fall decor (shocks, bales, gourds, etc.).
Hagberg’s Market, 11325 Stillwater Blvd, Lake Elmo, has a tent out front daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with corn grown by 4R Farms in Stillwater.
Rich Valley Farms Too, located at 8894 Barnes Ave, Inver Grove Heights, offers a greenhouse in the spring. In the summer months the veggie stand overflows with delicious sweet corn, tasty tomatoes, beans, melons, broccoli, zucchini and more. Fall brings squash, cauliflower, cabbage and pumpkins.
Schiltgen Farms is family-operated and specializes in non-GMO sweet corn and over 75 varieties of pumpkins & squash. In the fall you can choose from pre-picked pumpkins or pick your own from the pumpkin patch. Family-, children-, and pet-friendly. Lots of photo opportunities. July-Oct 31st.
Tank’s Corner Stand can be found at the intersection of 80th Avenue and Keats Avenue in Cottage Grove. The stand sells sweet corn grown on site.
Zywiec’s Garden Center On the way to Hastings, stop at Zywiec’s from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. for sweet corn in season. The center is located at 10900 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN.
