When do the Markets Begin?

It's almost Market season here in Central Ohio, and I, for one, couldn't be happier.  I can't wait to eat my first plate of roasted asparagus with a fried egg on top. YUM.

What can you expect at the first farmer's markets of the season? Asparagus, to be sure. If you have never have chives fresh from the garden, I urge you to pick some up at the first farm markets; they are truly amazing, especially the blossoms (of course they're lovely, too - just look at my new banner!).  Certainly all sorts of greens can be had - arugula, lettuce, and other salad greens.  Plants will be available for the first few weeks.  You will also be able to find lots of honey, cheeses of all sorts, baked goods, and eggs. Hopefully there will also be mushrooms, snow peas and sugar snap peas, and probably a few shelter and greenhouse raised veggies.  If we're lucky, there will be some morels!

A few of the farm markets will have a special plant day before they begin selling veggies, and this is a great time to get started on your garden or landscaping, especially if you didn't plant any seeds and just want to plant established plants.   Here is a more complete and detailed list of the various markets.  If you have anything to add, please leave them in the comments and I will add them to the list!

North Market: there are already a few farmers already at the markets - Toad Hill, for one, and also Comb's herbs are usually early-arrivers.
Worthington Market: the winter market continues through April; plant sale Saturdy, May 9th; farmer's market begins after that!
Clintonville Market: plant sale is Saturday, May 2nd. Regular market begins May 23rd (this year will be the largest in Clintonville history!! Pretty good for the being only their 7th year!!)
Pearl Market: begins Tuesday, May 19th!
Powell: begins 
Dublin: awaiting more information
Upper Arlington: awaiting more information
Westerville: begins May 6th