Amazing vendors, fun to see the various products, produce, and meats that people in the area are…read moremaking and growing. The honey farms Golden Rule Honey (Free to Bee) make an appearance with local honey from Leominster and Fitchburg; they're delicious and variegated in flavors. Mahalab bakery had really nice sourdough pita bread! I think I'll have one now. Winter Moon Roots had delicious beets and carrots. Chase Hill Farms had some really nice looking pork, and their sausages and cheeses were really nice too. Meadowfed lamb also sells chicken! Red Fire Farm had really delicious carrots. Bread Obsession carried really nice, dense yet flavorful, caraway seed rye bread.

I really lamented about this star rating because I loved this market and I loved that it was a…read morewinters farmers market but there were drawbacks. Despite the enormous amount of vendors there was very little actual produce. Sure we got cheese and pasta and bread galore, which was awesome, but there were only two or three veggie stands out of a total of probably 20 something vendors. That disappointed me. Also, the winter market is held inside the Russell Garden Center which is great because it's a sauna in there as opposed to snowy outside! Also you get to browse the vendors among the gorgeous plants and flowers. However, it was a very tight space and the foot traffic in there was heavy and downright crowded. It was difficult to maneuver around and not bump into something. Other than that, props to all of the farmers and vendors that participated. Having a winter farmers market is an amazing feat, good on you Wayland!

Small but cute farmers market. When we went it had a really good stand for bread and another for…read moremushrooms along with some crafts, soaps, jewelry, and produce. We got a tasty loaf of sourdough from bread guy. I might come again in the future as it happens to fall on my day off.

Smallish but worth a visit. There are usually about 8-10 vendors including produce, seafood, meat,…read morebaked goods, breads, maple syrup, candles, sauces, and more. Some of the same vendors are there most every week and others come and go. It is worth dropping by to see who is selling-I bet you find something worth purchasing.

Hanson Farm is what a local farm stand should be. Locally owned, delicious produce, lovely owners…read more(Martha and Tom) and family friendly with pick your own produce, hayrides, and petting farm animals. This is not like those big places such as Wilson farm or Volantes which are very commercial and more like supermarkets. Hansons is the real deal.

Great Family time awaits at Hansons Farm. They have a Corn Maze, Sunflower Field, Pumpkin Patch…read moreand a few Farm Animals to see. They also have Pulled Pork and Loaded Baked Potatoes to Eat! If your looking for something to do on a Beautiful Fall Weekend, Hansons Farm is your place!

I am SO happy about having a farmer's market downtown. During the warm months, the Natick Farmer's…read moreMarket takes place on Saturdays - which is perfect if you don't have time to go grocery shopping during the weekdays. There is a wonderful variety of items to purchase with a healthy balance of produce and local goods. You can find seasonal vegetables, fruit, honey, bread, pastries, meats, seafood and gourmet spreads. Occasionally there is a vendor with unique goods like jewelry and cutting boards. There's even a knife sharpening station! As for the prices, I feel that they are completely in line with what you would pay for locally-grown produce. You can't expect to find the same prices on tomatoes as you would at Super Stop n' Shop, simply because it takes more energy and resources to grow locally and without chemical trickery. I don't know about you, but I'd rather pay a few more cents for a homegrown, grown-in-the-sun tomato than an overgrown tomato that tastes like a water balloon. Pet owners, make sure you bring someone to watch your dog while you shop. Because this is a place that sells food, bringing your pet near the tents is not permitted. (I wish there was a doggy drop-off area to help with this!)

Winter or summer - this is a wonderful place to shop for local food, crafts and artisan products…read more There's always something delicious (pies, cookies, fresh produce, fish caught that very morning and even locally sourced meats). I've purchased hand-made jewelry and handbags as well as CD's from home-town musicians. Speaking of musicians, there's always someone playing music, which entertains everyone. There are usually toddlers dancing to the tunes. My suggestion would be to offer more ready-to-eat meals. I would like to be able to grab that day's lunch and bring it home to serve.

This was my 3rd visit this year to the Westside location of Worcester's Farmer's Market. Pretty…read moresmall by anyone's standards, there are about 7-8 vendors who regularly set up on a consistent level. If you are looking for fresh picked LOCAL produce, this is the place to come. Things get going the 1st week in July, and by the end of the month things are rolling. New this year are orchard wines from Hardwick Winery. One of the vendors starts growing tomato plants right after the Superbowl in January to give them a head start for the market.......Best vine-ripened tomatoes anywhere! The hours are 9:30AM to 2PM M-W-F, and the market runs from the end of June to the end of October every year...............

I decided to take a short drive towards Bolton to see the fall colors and visit this farmstand…read morebefore they close for the season (reopening next summer). As they are famous for their peaches and apples at the local farmer's market, I really wanted to see the orchard itself as well as have an in-depth chat with one of the owners, Alan, who I got to know when purchasing their amazing produce. They have a really cute farm stand with lots of pumpkins and apples around this time of the year. You also have the option on going apple picking in the orchard and see how the different apples are grown. Alan, who usually doesn't take people on a tour around the orchard, showed me around and explained all their operations throughout the year. It was really eye opening to the farming industry around this region (compared to California where it never stops). Picked up some apples and cider, enjoyed the fall colors before driving through the back route where you can see the Boston skyline from quite a distance. Definitely recommend the non-touristy experience here.

If you are looking for a good old fashion Apple picking, this is your place! 3 different bag sizes…read moreand prices. They also have peach, plum and pear trees too! Staff is super friendly! There is no fancy donuts or anything like that here, just apple picking with some tables around the property to stop for a water break or maybe a snack.

We frequent Foppema's Farm all summer long. They typically open in early June and remain open until…read morejust before Thanksgiving, making them a staple of our warm-weather routine. Most of their produce is grown right on the farm, with the remainder sourced locally. We've found the vegetables to be consistently fresh and high quality, and the pricing is very reasonable. Their corn is a standout. It's fantastic once their own crop comes in, usually in early July. Before that, they offer very good corn from Georgia, and everything is clearly labeled by origin, which we appreciate. Come apple season, the selection is excellent, with a wide variety ranging from familiar favorites to more unique local types. We always look forward to opening day at Foppema's. It's become a bit of a seasonal tradition for us.

Fresh food, how can you go wrong. Not sitting in crates in a truck for days. Prices comparable to…read moregrocery stores as well, but fresh from out back. You can't go wrong

A friend shared Ferjulian's with me, and I am so happy she did. As the name indicates, it is a…read morefarm; they have a farm stand with a lot of fresh produce and goodies, a greenhouse, and what I considered the main event: a flower (cutting) garden. I had no idea that cut/pick your own flowers was a thing, and I absolutely LOVE it - it is brilliant. The flower garden is a 2-acre field filled with a variety of beautiful flowers - very picturesque. These are, as I call them, the bougie, boutique flowers - i.e., not your average and not what you will find at the store. The field is easy to find, located to the right front of the property, so you do not have to go very far. They have a great system in place, both for the flowers and the cutting experience. There is a check-in stand specific to the flower garden at the entrance of the field that you cannot miss. There are two options for your picking size and price: a mason jar for $18.82 or a basket for $75 (2026 prices). They also offer a membership for the season that covers a mason jar pick each week. If I lived a little closer, it is safe to say I would absolutely invest in the membership. If you have the membership, you bring your mason jar back each week and check in at the stand. If you are there without the membership, they will give you a mason jar at check-in. They put some water in the mason jar for you so the flowers can stay hydrated as you pick. (I have since gone to another PYO flower garden, and they did not do mason jars or a container with water, so I think it's worth mentioning as it definitely makes a difference). When you check in, they will also provide you with the snips, and then give you any instructions or information. They also have a key holder/system in place - I am not sure if it is mandatory to leave your keys with them or not, but if you do, they will give you a number tag for when you are done. The field is pretty easy to navigate. The flowers are grown in long rows, and there is some signage indicating the type. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes you don't mind getting a little dirty. If it is a sunny/hot day, you will want to bring a water bottle, as it can get very hot. Now, the flowers - they are absolutely gorgeous. You have free rein and can pick as you wish. They do have some limits on certain flowers - for example, 5 stems for the dahlias, 3 stems for the eucalyptus, and similar for the hydrangeas - but there are plenty to choose from, so it is not limiting. You really will be amazed by how much you can fit in the mason jar. It was really fun to explore and check out all of the beautiful flowers. It is also really neat to see how other people build their bouquets. You can tell that some people have a vision and a plan, while others (like me) just go for it. All of them are beautiful, and you really cannot go wrong. I absolutely loved mine, and again, I was amazed at how many I was able to get in the mason jar - I put quite the mixture and they blended so beautifully. It was like a few bouquets in one. It really is a great experience, and the smile comes home with you every time you look at the beautiful flowers. I definitely recommend it and cannot wait to come back to do it again. When we finished with the flowers, we did check out the farm stand. It was towards the end of the day, so the options were dwindling (either because they were out or had been put away), but what we did see looked great and of high quality. Some prices seemed a little on the high side, in my opinion, but you are getting local, freshly grown, good-quality items. We got some peaches, a watermelon, and a bag of the apple cider donuts. I couldn't believe the size of the peaches - they were HUGE - like softball-sized. They were some of the best peaches I have had, and the watermelon was closer to how they used to be.

How have I lived in the area for 20 years, be someone who enjoys gardening and flowers and not been…read morehere before today?! I joined a friend on a hot and humid summer morning to indulge in the fun of unlimited time in the fields/rows of flowers. It's as simple as trading your keys for the loan of a set of "snips" and walk the fields, cutting what looks good to you and creating bouquets as you go. For $20 you can fill a mason jar, or for $75, you can have a basket that hooks over your arms to fill with as many stems as you can! There are limits to certain varieties- like only 5 dahlias, please. The rows are very obviously and carefully marked with any restrictions. I filled my jar with enough flowers to create two arrangements once I got home! I made the rookie mistake of trying to trim and arrange as I was picking- I won't do that again bc it limits creativity once you're home. Frejulian's offers a subscription to the farm so you can visit every week for new bouquets! This runs July-October. Frejulian's also has a robust fruit and veggie stand. The produce was more expensive than the grocery store but looked beautiful. I was not in the market for food today. The only negatives to the experience are choosing how to create your bouquet out of the multitudes of choices and while the bees are certainly needed for the pollination of these beauties, there are a lot. The friend I was with had been stung last week and was nervous about any repeat experiences. I will most definitely be back- this is a fun addiction!!