Hello Friends of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market
"Help the Pollinators!"
This is National Pollinators Week which is a time to celebrate pollinators and to spread the word about what YOU can do to nurture and protect them. Monarch butterflies will only eat milkweed plants but sadly these plants are gone from our roadsides and fields. Learn more about the plight of Monarch butterflies at
Bring Back the Monarchs. You can plant milkweed in your garden and Rainbow Farm will have milkweed plants (Asclepias tuberosa) at market this weekend. Rainbow Farm will also have Penstemon digitalis (white foxglove beard tongue) which attracts hummingbirds,  a Stokes' aster which attracts butterflies and Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie blazing star) which attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies.  All of these are Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern native plants.

Help our pollinators and you will have a beautiful garden full of plants, butterflies and birds to enjoy all summer long.
Good for Your Gut Foods!
Photo by Brook Hedge

Oksana Bocharova, a native of Southern Russia, learned about fermenting foods from her mother and grandmother. Oksana brings fermented foods to the HLFM every Saturday. Fermentation is the process of breaking a complex substance into smaller parts under anaerobic conditions. Oksana's homemade raw and vegan fermented veggies are gluten free, have no chemical preservatives, no added sugar or vinegar and contain little salt (only sea salt is used for extra minerals). Her fermented veggies-especially the kraut-are crisper and have a brighter flavor than fermented foods you'll find in the grocery store. Fermented veggies (the shredded veggies are fermented with their own juices and very little salt) are so good for your health by introducing beneficial bacteria into your digestive system. These Probiotics can improve bowel health, aid digestion, help your immune system fight off infections and even help slow or reverse some diseases. BUT YOU DON'T LIKE vinegary tasting, pickled foods?? Have you sampled the Pickled Carrot Salad or the Curry Cauliflower?  Stop by Oksana's farm stand this weekend for samples and also to see her attractive new packaging with all ingredients listed. We bet you get hooked on these fermented foods and find lots of ways to eat them alone, in a wrap or sandwich. Fermented foods have been shown to be healthy for you by: helping to prevent obesity and diabetes; lowering your risk for cancer, improving your mood and mental health and even preventing acne. Try these "good for your gut" foods and feel good all over!
Market is in the George H.P. Smith Park from 8 am to 12 noon
Sun will be shining on the Historic Lewes Farmers Market this weekend, so come on down to the George H.P. Smith Park from 8 am to 12 noon. 

Questions? Send email to us at [email protected]  or call us at 302-644-1436.


Chef Marcus Green of the Buttery is Chef at Market!
Chef Marcus Green started cooking at age 13. He started experimenting with healthy recipes and snacks to help regulate his blood sugar after a routine medical examination revealed he had diabetes. He learned basic culinary skills while attending Howard High School in Wilmington, DE and later at Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Marcus went down to help and landed a job at Nola, one of Emeril Lagasse's restaurants. He learned a lot about Cajun cooking and that has inspired his menu at the Buttery. The Buttery is located in the restored Trader Mansion at 102 Second Street, Lewes, DE. The restaurant is known for its seafood dishes, candlelit dining, bar and brunch on the veranda.

Join us for the Chef Demo at 10 am to sample Marcus's  cooking!
This Week's Story Time:
   If You Plant A Seed by Kadir Nelson
This week's Story Time at HLFM features If You Plant A Seed by Kadir Nelson. This beautifully illustrated book shows the process of planting and growing seeds and best of all how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.  Children's Librarian, Maureen Miller, is our engaging storyteller who also provides hands-on activities for children. Story Time is for ages 3 to 8, but children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend with their parents. Story Time starts at 9 am so come learn about planting seeds this weekend!
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This weekly program is a partnership with the Lewes Public Library and the HLFM. Each week, a special book is chosen to reflect the themes of growth, change and healthy eating.
FRESH at Market from our Farmers and Producers this weekend!
The HLFM market is filled with the most delicious baked goods, dairy, fruits, meats and veggies plus lots of flowers and plants to make your weekend very special.
See the highlighted items below for special products we saw or heard will be at market!
  • Anchor Nursery: Spring veggies, bedding plants, roses and cut flowers
  • Backyard Jams & Jellies: So many varieties to choose from!
  • Baues' Busy Bees: Raw honey from their own hives
  • Bella's Cookies: Check out the Blueberry special!
  • Bennett Orchards: Blueray Variety Blueberries!
  • Black Hog Farmstead: Microgreens, early summer veggies, plants
  • Bohemia Lea Farm: Eggs, beef, chicken and pork
  • Chapels Country Creamery: Yogurt this weekend!
  • Chinky Salt Oyster Co.: Oysters, clams and blue crabs
  • Colchester Farm: More Broccoli, tomatoes and sugar snap peas
  • Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms: So many to choose from!
  • Earth Harmony Produce: Early summer veggies, pesto, arugula blossoms!
  • Evans Farms Produce: Ice cream is coming - ask them when!
  • Ficner's Family Farm: Early summer veggies,  lots of squash (see salad recipe below)
  • Fifer Orchards: Hooray-Blueberries!
  • Fresh Harvest Hydroponics: Lettuces so good for you!
  • Good News Natural Foods:  Salads, wraps and more!
  • Hattie's Garden: Beets, turnips, greens, fresh herb bundles  and bedding plants
  • Herbs, Spice & Everything Nice: More tomatoes and leaf lettuce
  • Kalmar Farm: Last week for asparagus! Redskin potatoes and chard
  • Lavender Fields: Farm-made body care products make perfect gifts for family, friends and YOU!
  • Magee Farms: Strawberries-may be last week for these!
  • Mossflower Cottage: Huge selection of early summer veggies, including sugar snap peas and carrots!
  • Nice Farms Creamery: Fresh milk, butter and yogurt
  • Oksana's Produce: Curried cauliflower
  • Old World Breads: Breads, cookies, pies and quiches
  • Pasqualini's Bakery: Fresh pastries and more!
  • Rainbow Farm: Milkweed and other plants that attract birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies.  Plus lots of lilies.  
  • Reid Angus Farm: Dry-aged beef, plus jerky snacks
  • Seaberry Farm: Colorful flower bouquets
  • Springfield: Lamb meats, sheepskins and yarns
  • Surf Bagel:  Best bagels south of Brooklyn hot from the oven
  • Totem Farms: Tomatoes, squash, lettuces
  • Twin Post Farm: Chicken and duck eggs
  • Point Coffee House & Bakery: Sip freshly-brewed or nitro-iced coffee or iced tea at market. Freshly made focaccia.
What to do with Summer Squash?
Summer squashes are harvested when immature, while the rind is still tender and edible. Nearly all summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo, but not all Cucurbita pepo are considered summer squash.

Here's a simple Summer Squash Salad that takes only a few minutes to prepare and is super delicious.
Photo by Justin Grimminger

1 medium zucchini
2 medium yellow squash
¼ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
 
Shave zucchini and yellow squash into strips with a vegetable peeler, discarding any seeds. Please squash in a bowl and toss with salt.  Whisk together the remaining ingredients (except feta!) in a bowl then pour over squash mixture. Top with crumbled feta and serve at room temperature
What's So Special about the Historic Lewes Farmers Market?
Our Farmers and Producers!
Are we repeating ourselves?! We cannot say enough about the farmers and producers who come to the HLFM every week, rain or shine! It takes an incredible amount of talent, time and stamina to grow and raise great food and to prepare incredibly delicious and beautiful products that you will find at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market every week. 

We'll bet you have your favorite farmers and producers (we all do!) so please take the time to thank them for everything they do to bring the best products to market. The HLFM is a producer-only farmers market that supports farming in the Delmarva, farm-crafted products and products that use locally sourced ingredients (like our bakers!). Thanks for being a loyal market shopper! See you at market!
Here's the perfect gift for all the cooks in your household!


Treat yourself and your best cooking buddy to our new His toric Lewes Farmers Market Apron! This Pro-Apron is strong enough for cooking or grilling at home or for working as a food professional. These twill aprons are crafted in the USA, have handy front pockets and reinforced stitching and the poly-cotton blend resists wrinkles. The apron is emblazoned with the HLFM Logo and "Where Being Fresh is Socially Acceptable".   The tomato red color will brighten your kitchen or workplace! At $20, these aprons make a perfect hostess gift or treat yourself and your cooking buddy and show your dinner guests that you support the HLFM! 

Find aprons at the HLFM Information Tent at market this weekend.  Support HLFM with your purchases and donations!

 Support HLFM at Market


Therm-O-Tote Bag keeps all your market purchases-from dairy to eggs and veggies-cool this season and even holds a water or wine bottle! This sturdy, insulated tote has a zip-closure, two 20" reinforced handles and plastic bottom insert. Measuring 13W x 10D x 15H, this earth-friendly market tote contains 20% recycled materials and is reusable. Stop by the Market Info Table and purchase yours for $10. Keep your cool and show your support by using this tote every time you shop at market!

Books at Market are donated to the market so every time you purchase one, you are supporting the HLFM! These bargain priced books are perfect for gift giving.

Invest in HLFM by making a tax-deductible donation at market or online Donate to our Programs Your gift is used for market operating costs, our SNAP $20 match at market and the Farmer's Education Fund. Thanks so much for your support!  
 Calendar of Events
You may be wondering where our calendar has gone!  The HLFM calendar which includes events of other Lewes non profits can be found at  Calendar of Events.
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HLFM
P.O. Box 185, Nassau, DE 19969
For more information, go to  www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org .  Send your comments and questions to us at   [email protected]. Or call us at 302-644-1436.

Thank you,
The H istoric Lewes Farmers Market Team