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I love springtime in Richmond, for so very many reasons. All the cheerful people in their cheerful outfits, walking down our cheerful streets that are lined with the first cheerful blooms of the season — it just makes me feel so… glad.

Another reason for my spring fever is the return of in-season local produce! Today marks the official re-opening of Oregon Hill’s Byrd House Market, my favorite place to visit after work on Tuesdays from May to October. The market hosts dozens of vendors, with gobs of fresh and local fruits, veggies, meat and dairy (if you’re into that kind of thing), as well readymade food and breads, flowers, plants, arts and crafts. (Designers’ Bonus: there are beautiful colors as far as the eye can see!) The market is conveniently open from 3:30 to 7pm, so you can stop by on your way home from work to pick up glorious goodies for dinnertime and the rest of the week. For details and updates on what to look for at the weekly market, check out their blog right here.