We had just went food shopping when the Cyclospira virus surfaced. I eat a lot of fruits and salad…read moreand consequently deep sixed all the fruits and vegetables we had just purchased. Today for the 1st time we went to the Raleigh Farmers Market and was absolutely shocked at their offerings. All the vendors are eager to serve and please so, we loaded up on fruits and vegetables. I'm so happy I'm back to my normal diet. From this day forward I will always support the local farmers and never again buy fruits and vegetables from the grocery store.

We LOVED this place. I've been to large farmer's markets before ( some bigger, some smaller) but…read morethis one is great. It has a lot to offer w\o being too big or small. Visited recently late on a Sunday ( maybe an hour before they closed) Great location with plenty of parking. Besides fresh produce, it also has fresh fish, a seafood restaurant, and a few other specialty shops. Open 7 days a week, I would go all the time if I lived in the area. But like most farmer's markets, "most" prices are no cheaper than your local grocery store, but the selecatiosn here are great. Espeially now in the Fall with tiomns of pumpkins & gourds, Saw stands with huige selections of plants & shrubs for home gardens & landscaping. Bought some fresh NC corn & honey. One stand had a HUGE selection of almost every pepper I ever heard off. Cant wait to go back. ( no pets!)

Small local shop for herbs, flowers, vegetables, fresh bread, garden supplies, and more! The…read moreemployees are welcoming and helpful. They assisted me as needed and answered my questions. While checking out the plants, I enjoy watching and listening to their chickens. The tented area has gifts and gardening supplies and the shed has local goods. Just outside the tent from the check-out is the fresh produce area. Then as you keep walking you'll pass the rows of potted plants. I've been here several times, most recently for flowers and fresh bread. Prices vary but are about mid-range. It's a good place for local produce and gifts.

Friendly staff, large selection of pumpkins... Cute decorations... Delicious vegetables, and…read morefruits... And a cute little boutique store... The family that owns and runs. This are all so sweet great experience.!

Love strawberry picking here! Berries are plentiful and sweet. On select weekends they have the BBQ…read moreguy there serving up hotdogs, pulled pork and chicken. Their homemade ice cream is a nice treat on a hot day.

By far this is our favorite u-pick strawberry farm in Apex. It's a little off the beaten path,…read moretucked behind some homes & subdivisions in a nondescript area. We've been coming to Buckwheat for years & the owners have always been friendly. They also carry seasonal items as well as homemade ice cream. They had some squash, shiitake mushrooms, snapdragons & prepicked berries. The berries. They had so many ripe berries that it took about 15 minutes to pick this huge bucket. The berries are huge. These berries are super sweet, juicy and very perishable. They're perfect to eat as it or for strawberry shortcake, jam or pie. Highly recommend!!

Wonderful local farmers market with lots of local variety! Love the goat lady with everything from…read morecheeses to soaps, you might even be able to hold a goat! Don't miss out on the bread from LA Farm Bakery!

Excellent small town farmers market. Larger variety than you might expect. Several food trucks…read moremake this a community event. I found that an elderberry vendor was here (and said they were each week) along with a micro greens farmer made this very helpful and a realistic alternative to the raleigh farmers market for those of us on this side of the triangle. Honey farmer (harvester?) was also there and the honey was really good. Fruits and vegetables along with some craft people were also there. I really recommend this as an addition to the normal shopping as it seems to be a reliable place to get food for the house.

It was 10$ per person to walk in a small circle with very few lights. The admission should be half…read morethat if even.

A hidden gem that im hesitant to share because I would love to keep them a secret, however it…read morewouldn't be fair not to share this amazing farm at amazing prices. This is a family run farm that ONLY has blueberries and blackberries and they are probably the best tasting berries I have ever had... EVER! It's a little hard to find, since the driveway is nearly hidden and is a 1 lane road to enter and exit, however once in, there is ample parking. Upon entering, you will go see the barn area where you pick up buckets. If this id your first time, one of the family members / employees will take you to the bushes and explain to you the different berries to pick, which is ripe ans what is not, as well as how to pick them. (Don't pull, but twist.. and they should easily fall off the vine). All the berries were at a decent level so people of all ages can reach the berries without needing a ladder. As you go through the aisles, it is very difficult to not stop and Eat some berries.. but be careful, because once you start, it will be hard to stop. When you are ready, you bring these berries up to be weighed. If there aren't any you picked and don't want, you can feed them to the chickens. (Apparently they love blueberries) The farm takes cash and checks, but prefers cash. Overall, we are overly happy that we found this place and look forward to what the future holds for them

Great city farm and fun to explore with family and let kids roam while you eat next doorread more

I went here over a year ago and forgot to write a review. This place is awesome. I attended an herb…read moreclass with my mother in law and sister in law. It was so much fun. They had tables set up where we had tools to mix different dried herbs, spices, and got to pick fresh herbs from the garden. We learned the medicinal properties of each herb and how it can enhance specific dishes and recipes. The woman hosting the event blessed us with homemade jam and homemade lavender scones, as she just got back from Scotland. This was a memorable event and the garden is absolutely perfect. Definitely recommend volunteering and attending local events there.

What an incredible experience! We brought our aon and had a blast. Mini pumpkin spice donuts,…read morecoffee, breakfast sandwiches to keep us full! The donuts were a little on the dry side so definitely grab a beverage. Everyone on the farm was kind and thoughtful! Hay rides, corn maze, the whole nine yards! Perfect spot to being the lids, so many playgrounds, swings, and games for the kids! Relaxing fall ambiance and plenty of places to relax and enjoy the oncoming fall weather!

Had a super fun time adult strawberry picking and there were a lot of great vendors to buy…read moreadditional items like some delicious honey.

This is a nice little find on a relatively sparse area along Salem Street. Expanding from their…read moreFarm Soap Company in Franklinton, Carden Farms has opened a farmer's market in Apex. Although it still seems to be getting itself organized, there's a lot of potential here for anyone wanting to shop local. I spoke to one of the owners (Carol) during my visit, who proudly explained their goal was to source as much from North Carolina as they could. And for those few things not from NC, nearby states were represented. It's late in the season for produce, but Carden still has some nice winter squash from the NC mountains and tomatoes available. And unshelled pecans -- a southern staple -- are sitting in a bin outside the door. NC honey, clover and wildflower, is available inside. What makes Carden unique is the non-food inventory: bird houses made with real tree bark and moss, local firewood, and the natural soaps from the "home farm" Carden Farms in Franklinton, and various made-in-NC (or USA) knicknacks. The natural sponges from Florida are larger than I'd expected; and the local (from Apex) hand-made crochet scrubs are cute and equally as colorful as their box-store counterparts, but sans synthetics. In the other half of the store is a freezer with local grass-fed meats and a cooler with eggs, all reasonably priced. Eventually, as Carden gets fully up and running in this location, they plan on adding breads, cheeses, and boiled peanuts. I'm not sure when this will all happen as they're still working hard to organize everything. And surprisingly, to complete the total farmers market concept, according to their website, Carden will also offer North Carolina seafood on Saturdays. I can't wait to watch this shop expand and hope it becomes a nice alternative to the trek to the Raleigh Farmers Market.