Many CSAs in the region are starting up, and most farmers markets will be opening for the season in June. We should have strawberries within a week (see the list of pick-your-own operations on the left), and garlic scapes and peas are soon to follow. This week, greens abound at the markets. Look for baby lettuce and young braising greens, kale and bok choy, sorrel, mustard greens and more. You'll also find plenty of radishes, spring onions, and green garlic.

For an updated listing of sources in the region, check out The Valley Table's guide to CSA's and Farmers' Markets.

If you're looking to kick off the season, consider a Summer Solstice Celebration! The Summer Solstice, on June 21, is the longest day of the year, and falls on a Saturday. What better opportunity to celebrate local food and friends? Organize a potluck with your family and friends, and then head to a market near you to load up on fresh seasonal produce, and encourage your friends to do the same. It's the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of what promises to be a spectacular harvest season in the Hudson Valley.