Farm journal
A farm in the making. A place for the seasons.
The story behind The Central Market at Bowie, and the small, deliberate steps toward opening the gates.
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GROWING SOMETHING GOOD IN BOWIE
A little closer to the land.
Current Build - Flowers to gather. Plants to grow. Good things to bring home. Discover a farm taking shape with the seasons, right here in Bowie, Maryland.
Bowie, MarylandThe Central Market at Bowie
PICK YOUR OWN
Good days grow here.
Discover our seasonal Pick Your Own experiences. Opening dates follow the fields; check each experience for the latest plans.
open
Lavender U-Pick
Walk the lavender rows and gather a fragrant bundle during the farm's summer bloom.
Explore experience
limited
Blueberry U-Pick
Pick ripe blueberries from visitor-friendly rows during the early-summer harvest.
Explore experience
coming soon
Dahlia U-Pick
Choose colorful dahlia stems during the late-summer and fall cutting season.
Explore experience
coming soon
Apple U-Pick
Reserve an orchard session for apple picking during the early-fall harvest.
Explore experienceTHE FARM JOURNAL
Field Notes
Stories, ideas, and small discoveries from a farm in the making.
At the Market
Good things, gathered locally.
Plants, thoughtful farm goods, and a simpler way to plan what you bring home from The Central Market.
Growing ideas
One love for lavender. Three paths to explore.
English, French, or Spanish? Start with the growing guides to find the lavender that fits your garden.
THE MARKET
A little of the farm, for home.
Explore seasonal goods, garden essentials, and a small collection of Central Market favorites.
Farm Grown
Seasonal Harvest Basket
A rotating selection of just-picked vegetables and herbs.
Farm Grown
Farm Cut Flower Bundle
A seasonal, farm-grown bouquet wrapped for pickup.
Pantry
Central Market Lavender Honey
Golden honey infused with the soft floral character of lavender.
THROUGH THE SEASONS
The seasons, in focus.
A closer look at the flowers, fruit, and growing ideas behind The Central Market.
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Find your kind of lavender.
Explore English, French, and Spanish lavender in the plant collection.
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PLANTS & GROWING CARE
Bring something growing home.
Find a plant you love, then keep its growing guidance close with My Garden.
ON THE CALENDAR
Make room for a farm day.
See what is on the calendar, from seasonal gatherings to time in the fields.
Oct23
PYO · open
Lavender U-Pick
Walk the lavender rows and gather a fragrant bundle during the farm's summer bloom.
Oct24
PYO · open
Lavender U-Pick
Walk the lavender rows and gather a fragrant bundle during the farm's summer bloom.
Oct25
PYO · open
Lavender U-Pick
Walk the lavender rows and gather a fragrant bundle during the farm's summer bloom.
LIVE FROM THE FARM
A window into the farm.
Join a live field walk, a growing conversation, or a quiet moment among the plants.
THE CENTRAL MARKET · ON AIR
From our fields to your screen.
A place for live farm walks, seasonal conversations, and growing demonstrations.
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Come with a little curiosity.
Check the latest hours, field notices, and visitor information before heading our way.
The Central Market at Bowie
18120 Central Ave, Bowie, MD 20716
Not yet open to visitorsThe farm is not yet open to visitors. An opening date has not been confirmed.
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
Bowie, Maryland
Checking the local forecast…
Forecasts help you plan. Check Visit, PYO, and event notices for opening decisions.
National Weather Service forecast