Aug. 6 and 11, Wellfleet and Truro
August brings warm days and slightly cooler nights. The result? A vibrant palette of flowers is showing up at the farmers markets. Deep red and orange zinnias, golden sunflowers, and long, draping amaranths in hues ranging from magenta to lime green are all welcome sights at Paula Erickson’s Mudlark Farm stall at the Truro market. Take in the quieter blooms, too: delicate periwinkle ageratum and verbena and thin waving stems of scabiosa. There are large bouquets for your table and small “fairy” ones for your windowsill. If you happen to be in Wellfleet instead, try Jess Taylor’s stall, Sea and Soil Botanical Designs, for single stems and composed bouquets. Taylor’s dahlias are already showing off their many layers of petals. —Antonia DaSilva
