TOMATO FARMING l "Tomato Care for Higher Yields" is an instructional for farmers that will take place on August 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m...

FARMERS MARKETS l When you're carless, renting one needs a reason. A suburban farmers market visit — and seeing a friend — was reason enough

TOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.

FARMERS MARKETS l In a normal year, we'd still be waiting for crops like corn & peaches. But they're early, creating a happy status quo...

FARMERS MARKETS l Sweet corn may be the most popular crop at Chicago region markets — and it has arrived super early this year around July 4

FARMERS MARKET l Crops have been arriving earlier than usual in Chicago area farmers markets. Still, peaches before July 4 is an occasion.

HERBS l Lemon balm is a member of the mint family with a light citrusyflavor, but it also is regarded as having health & wellness qualities.

FRUIT l Berry season. Strawberries are about over, but we're on to blueberries, red and raspberries, blackberries ... and gooseberries?...

FARMERS MARKET l Transitional produce seasons at the farmers market can be fun, because you never know what you're going to get year to year

HERBS l Lemon verbena is a versatile herb. Not familiar? Local Food Forum is here to help. Presenting What is It and What Do You Do With It?