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I
remember the first time i sunk
my choppers into a homegrown, perfectly ripe,
South Carolina peach. Like taking a bite out
of the sun, it filled my senses with aromatic
vibrancy and just the right amount of sweet.
Grocery-store produce picking falls short of
the wonder and sense of community provided
at area farmers markets. Stacks of green onions, collards,
crimson peppers and quirkily shaped heirloom tomatoes
form a mosaic of nutrient-dense goodness there for the
taking. We’ve scouted out the best spots to secure your
bounty from East of the Cooper to well across the Ravenel.
Consider this list a passport to all things fresh and tasty,
crafted and harvested with care by the hands of locals.
Mount Pleasant FarMers Market
Jumping back into the season on April 5, the pavilion
on Coleman Boulevard, near Moultrie Middle School, will
be filled with flowers, savory treats and fresh produce each
Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Never has there been