MFM Blog

Goodbye Jones Potatoes! Here's how we're storing our last Jones Potatoes haul

After twenty years of growing delicious potatoes, specialising in niche varieties cherished by farmers market goers and chefs, Jones Potatoes is retiring from the Farmers Market. This Sunday, we are...

Have You Met Our Amazing Neighbours, Reground?

Reground is a local social enterprise that has rescued over 1.6 million kilos of coffee from landfill with the help of local gardeners. By partnering with Melbourne’s top cafes and coffee...

A Taste of Home at Alphington: The Sweet Potato Kitchen’s Journey to Your Table

Even with a passion for the farmers' market and a dedication to meal prep, sometimes life demands more than we can cook up in the kitchen. The Sweet Potato Kitchen...

Preserving Seasonal Produce: Pickling and Fermentation

The age-old practices of pickling and fermenting extend the shelf life of fresh produce so you can eat delicious Victorian seasonal foods year-round. Both processes produce tangy, complex flavours that are full...

Fresh is Best: Nutrient Loss in Fruit and Veg After Harvest

Ever wondered why the veg you buy from the shops tastes so much less delicious than the produce you pick up at your local weekly farmers market? There...

Citrus is in Full Swing

Our stallholders are bringing lots of deliciously sweet and tart citrus to Coburg, Carlton and Alphington right now. Read below to find out which markets our citrus farmers are attending...