I can't believe there aren't more reviews about this amazing farmers market. Granted, it's not as…read morebig as other FM's but you can find a lot of great gems here, we left loaded with goodies. I counted at least 4 stalls selling different kinds of produce, one of them I bought heirloom apples from where the outside looked like a granny smith, but the inside was pink; super cool and delicious! Also, ended up buying a bottle of bourbon from the Berkshire distillery stall to give as a gift so this is especially convenient if you're from out of town and want to give friends and family local goods. I think the thing we were most impressed with is that there were two stalls offering handspun alpaca yarn. One of the stalls had a flyer with details about what kind of alpaca breed the yarn is from and where the farm is located. (see pic) I thought that made the shopping experience extra special especially as someone who crochet's and is interested in where the yarn comes from. Another interesting item we bought were heirloom garlic bulbs that were bright purple. They're little but one clove has the potency of like 10 garlic cloves; really cool find! Also bought local made soap, farm fresh eggs, and baked goods. Again, even though it's not a very large farmers market, I consider this to be one of the best I've visited; would absolutely make a trip out here again.

I love surprises. And this little town has a fabulous farmers market! It's open and airy with lots…read moreof selection and live music. I was able to find lots to eat even though I'm gluten free and dairy free. I ate and tasted my way through. It's harvest time, but it had a ton of beautiful local produce. So check it out!

Looks like a farm stand like any other, but run by a dentist-farmer who is super-friendly. Can't…read moreimagine what was going on with theater who almost came to blows with this nice older gent (my age). We bought WHITE corn -- been looking for it for years since it disappeared from Long Island many years back, under the name Silver Queen. Meislers is a different name, but insanely poppy and sweet. Haven't yet had the Honeycrisp apples we bought but the peaches are juicey and sweet. Liked the guy, liked the stand, liked the fruit. Check it out!

I would give this farm stand ZERO stars if I could. We stopped on our way home from vacation, and…read morewhat should have been a simple stop to buy produce became an upsetting and hostile experience. My father was looking at tomatoes to purchase when the man working the stand rudely told him, "If you touch it, you buy it." When my father put the tomato back, the man told us not to come back. His abrasive, confrontational behavior made me genuinely concerned that a fight might break out. No customer should be made to feel intimidated while shopping for produce. I have never been treated so poorly in a store. There is absolutely no excuse for speaking to customers this way. We will not return, and I would strongly discourage others from spending their money here.

Was so small and disappointing. There was about a dozen tents/vendors. Did we go on a bad day?read more

Had the BEST kids' art corner couple - super friendly, helpful and sweet towards all kids. Produce…read morewas luscious and cheeses and wine were good! Would definitely go back, even just for the kid art!

A treasure! Lovely, reasonably priced native flowering plants and vegetable plants. A wonderful…read moremission; beautiful pollinator-friendly plants.

After vacationing in this town for the last 21 years and not stopping in to support Jarita's, I…read moremust admit- - -I felt embarrassed. Not that I have any floral design cred, but there's something particularly different this time for us as we picked up some dry florals so I can create a minimalist arrangement to zhuzh up an area. Jarita's on Tinker St. in Woodstock is tiny- but don't be fooled by this minimalist- yet intimate spot because there's more than meets the eye. Jay who owns Jarita's, has a loyal fanbase and after 40+ years in town, that says a lot. And prices are respective to the area. Besides the gorgeous fresh arrangements he (and his team?) design(s), he carries dry florals, Lavender, handmade flower post cards and other gift items. Jay was kind and not uptight whatsoever plus, his friendliness speaks. I guess Jarita's' status and perhaps returning customers- like I will be, speaks for itself.

Jarita's was listed as a preferred vendor by both our venue and our DJ company, and after working…read morewith Rita for our wedding, I can see why. Rita did an amazing job with our bouquets, centerpieces, and all of the flowers for our wedding. I had a general idea of what I wanted, but Rita was able to take my vague ideas and turn them into a beautiful reality. She was flexible, responsive and worked with me to stay within our budget.

Might want to use a little caution when purchasing seeds from these folks, as they DO NOT warranty…read morethem. If you have any issues they will tell you to get a hold of the supplier yourself. I purchased 4 individual Full Gas ($60) seeds, out of the 4, only one sprouted with a stalk about the size of a pine needle, the others did not even crack. I even used 2 methods, soak 24hrs then into dirt, and paper towel method. I'm not a newbie and have sprouted many seeds without any problems. I just think this is pretty shitty to do to a customer. I will not be going back and will spread the word about this. They did reply, they said that I was inexperienced, after 60 years I've cracked more beans than these 2 have seen! Funny how the seeds are'nt even listed on the distributors website, that tells me OLD SEEDS! Then they badger me on fb and send a jpeg of an order for seeds dated 12/2022, at least 1yr 3 months ago, and thats if they sent fresh seeds from the distributor, Bottom line they dont stand behind their products and treat local customers like shit. 1st of all buddy, your missing the point. If I buy something from a retailer (you), and bring it back because its faulty, the retailer takes it back and then THEY deal with the company they got it from, not the consumer! Are you just an idiot?

These folks are nice and knowledgeable. I personally was in management at Advanced Nutrients in the…read morepast, and am glad to have a AN dealer in town. I was stoked they had seeds, as a breeder myself, they have a decent selection with some hitters (Twenty20 Mendo), and other less commercially available packs. I would say to the previous bad review, that just because you plant some beans doesn't mean you are replicating the natural conditions. If not, you may not get them all to sprout. Just saying, each cultivar has requirements, Sativa's can be very stringy, and can require more heat and different soil conditions if they are heritage lines( say Jack Herer ), and just because things worked in the past doesn't mean you have the same water, time of moon cycle, proper day / night temps and proper soil hydration. So many factors, and you got 1 to sprout. Why complain at the store, sounds like you maybe should buy a different pack that may work better and understand your abilities are not the same as nature, so regardless of how incredible you are, nature happens. Old seeds, I pop seeds 10-15 years later, especially sealed packs. They aren't bad after a year, 3 months unless they are really being mishandled. And I too bought seeds, and 100% germinated, because I do follow strict guidelines and KNOW what I am choosing to grow and how to grow it. Not all plants are the same, they in fact are all very different. Last note, old stored seeds for no longer available lines are highly sought after and can go for 10-20x the original pack price, some cost $1500 for 10 seeds that may not sprout. Good genetics cost money and are hard to come by. Some packs being 20-30 years old at ridiculous prices. Just keep that in mind when buying a few seeds, you may only get 1 healthy plant, so buy more and plant a few extra. If you get too many great plants, pass one to a friend.

Excellent service and selection. Good advice about sun vs shade and garden/flower box…read moreconfigurations. Definitely our go-to place.

Country Caretakers has a terrific selection of hard to find herbs, vegetable and annuals. They are…read morethe nicest people, and always help me find just what I need. I always go to them when I need something special as a hostess present - and whatever they create always pleases my friends.

Roxbury Farm is amazing…read more Shortly after I moved to the Captial Region ThinkAnd D. told me about this great little farm called Roxbury that he thought I would really enjoy. He is one of the few people whose taste I trust without reservation. So I immediately went to their website to try and subscribe to the CSA. Unfortunately I was too early. I marked the date when perspective members could apply for a share, and on that day I went back to the site. As it turned out the farm wasn't quite ready yet, and suggested I check back in a few days. The tragedy was that when I finally returned, all the open slots had already been filled. So I had to wait another year, and even then I was only able to get a share at a less than convenient site. It was only this past season that I finally was able to become a member at the drop-off site nearest to my home. With two years under my belt, I have seen bounty and I have seen loss. That's part of the CSA model. Your fate is tied to the farms. What you get is at the mercy of the weather. From that perspective 2011 was brutal. An early hail pushed off the start of the season. And even after a hurricane that flooded the creek and destroyed a massive amount of the farm's crops, they miraculously continued to deliver amazing vegetables (you can see the photo above for yourself). It was the subsequent tropical storm that really was devastating. The season had to end a few weeks early, and winter storage crops had to be used to prolong the deliveries for as long as possible. Even with these losses, my love for this farm is undiminished. Their biodynamic produce is delicious. The best corn is corn that has just been picked. I love the flood of tomatoes, red peppers and cucumbers at the height of summer. They combine naturally in a panzanella salad that requires no cooking just at the time of year when you don't want to turn on your stove. Winter out here is long. When summer rolls around, it should be celebrated. And there is no better way of celebrating it than eating freshly harvested produce that was grown nearby. I can't say enough good things about this farm. I can just thank them for all their hard work and happily keep subscribing to their CSA.

First off, let me make it clear that I am not, nor have ever been, a hippie. I hate granola and…read moreretch at the faintest scent of patchouli. When I see a sitar, I reach for my gun.* But I love, love, love cooking and eating well. And I love love love supporting alternative community endeavors. Roxbury Farm falls under the rubric of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). For those not familiar with CSAs, for an annual fee one essentially becomes a 'shareholder' in a farm for the duration of a growing season, receiving a portion of the farm's output on a weekly basis. We're very fortunate in this area because there's quite a few CSAs to choose from. Roxbury, though, is one of the oldest in the nation, has standards that go far beyond the government's definition of acceptable 'organic' farming standards, and is socially conscious, delivering free food to local pantries. Their weekly newsletter displays a pragmatic sensitivity to regional issues that I rarely see around this area. Roxbury's weekly share is geared for a family of three, and they've got dozens of drop-off points scattered about the immediate area, making pickup very convenient. For example, the distance to my drop-off location is a short bike ride away (but there's so much food that the trip really demands a car). Most of the produce is what you'd expect from this region, but the quality is vastly superior, and every once in a while you'll get something relatively surprising, like bok choy, garlic scapes, or some unusual pepper or green not available in local supermarkets. In terms of quantity, I can say that we've never finished off a weekly order without freezing or preserving some of it. It's a little pricey, but well worth it, especially if you've got a freezer or know canning. You'll have great vegetables (and fruit and meat, if you like) all year. And, you'll know that you're supporting local farmers. For more info, check out their website at roxburyfarm.com. And please note that this season (2007) is filled. You'll have to wait until the beginning of the coming year to join. * I own a staple gun.