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For the World War II operation, see Operation Market Garden. Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as the largest and deadliest... Waves of paratroops land in Holland during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. ...


A market garden is, typically, a small business growing fruits and vegetables, perhaps in glasshouses or in the open, which is sufficiently near a city – specifically its market – for produce to be transported there and arrive in fresh condition. A greenhouse in Saint Paul, Minnesota. ...


For example, in the United Kingdom, south Sussex was famous for growing tomatoes for the London market, with delivery by train in order to get the produce to the market. The arrival of railways in the 19th century initially stimulated the growth of market gardens in certain areas because of the quick access to the city it allowed, but eventually led to commuting residents moving to the area, causing many market garden areas to develop into suburbs. Sussex is a traditional county in south-eastern England, corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. ... Binomial name Solanumlycopersicum Linnaeus ref. ... Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the most populous city in the European Union, with an estimated population on 1 January 2005 of 7. ... Moder German Class 423 EMU trainsets meet each other There are various types of trains designed for particular purposes, see rail transport operations. ... Commuting is the process of travelling between a place of residence and a place of work. ... It has been suggested that Suburbia be merged into this article or section. ...


In today's days of transport and bulk supply agreements for supermarket chains, the concept of a market garden has been dying, although it still exists in developing countries. Other businesses have transformed themselves by the construction of a retail outlet on their land where they sell their own produce grown, it's freshness allowing for a premium over the revenue from the supermarkets, and frequently, other local suppliers as well. Such producer/retail outlets often style themselves as 'Farm Shops'. Exterior appearance of typical supermarket (Albertsons) Supermarket produce section A supermarket is a store that sells a wide variety of goods including food and alcohol (where permitted), medicine, clothes, and other household products that are consumed regularly. ...


Market Gardening is considered to be an extremely intensive style of farming,with only a very small land being used to create a high yield.


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Market gains - The Boston Globe (1401 words)
Markets are steadily increasing in number in Massachusetts, says Jeff Cole, executive director of the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers' Markets.
But in Massachusetts, income from direct marketing is spread over markets, farm stands, sales to restaurants, and community supported agriculture (CSA) shares, where consumers pay a certain sum for a specified amount of vegetables at the beginning of the season.
His view seems to be a metaphor for a successful market, which connects urban dwellers to rural life, teaches consumers to value what the earth provides or how a tomato or a peach should taste, and offers a gathering place for townspeople.
Market gardening - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (893 words)
Market gardening as a business is based on providing a wide range and steady supply of fresh produce through the local growing season.
The arrival of railways in the 19th century initially stimulated the growth of market gardens in certain areas because of the quick access to the city it afforded, but this also eventually led to commuting residents moving to the area, causing many market garden areas to develop into suburbs.
Although in some cases the distinction may be arguable, market gardening should not be confused with the efforts of amateur gardeners, who sometimes sell from home or at markets, as an extension of their pastime.
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