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!

The Framingham Thursday afternoon Farmer's Market is sooooo cool…read more There's fresh produce (of course), and lots of other cool things, AND FOOD TRUCKS!!! Friendly, happy, sweating (how do they do it?!?') food truck operators offering their bites and treats on a HOT summer night! It's outdoors, with plenty of shade, and hopefully(!) a breeze! I say give it a try!

One of my favorite farms in the Boston area. I had family in the neighborhood and that's how I…read morediscovered this gem that has been my go-to farm for over 8 years. They recently renovated, upgrading the charming farm stand to a full on rustic market. Fresh veggies, coffee station, frozen goods, jams, chocolate goodies and more. I usually come for the little walk around the farm to see what's growing, the u-pick flower garden, to swing on the swing set, and to see if any farm animals are around. There's a parking lot and picnic tables scattered around. Pricing is reasonable, u-pick is about $15, they used to charge by flower stem. They also host events and have activities for kids. Honestly, Weston is more of a suburb so it's a nice surprise for people when I tell them that there is actually more to see than large homes!

I had so much fun picking flowers here! It was only a $15 experience and you got to fill your cup…read morewith as many flowers as you could fit. There are definitely lots of bees but in my experience the bees were not bothering me. It was also cool to check out the bunnies and goats while I was here. Overall such a cute spot with easy highway access to downtown boston!

We stopped by the farm store prior to taking a guided fungi walk on the farm…read more They were well stocked with artisan local treats. I picked up a cold brew with almond milk and some sea salt caramels for our walk. They were SO delicious. We were pressed for time but I would like to go back to check it out a bit more. This farm store would be a great place to buy artisan presents... I will def be back!

How lucky are we to have a farm in Southborough? Run by the trustees and managed by a professional…read morefarm family, Chestnut Hill Farm is a magical place. At CHF, you will find a farm stand and a CSA as well as hiking trails, snowshoeing trails and cross-country options. A large variety of vegetables are grown here as well as some animals. The employees are always willing to take a minute to talk with you about their farming processes and life on the farm. There are many activities for children, families, and adults including young farmer programs, yoga at the farm, meet the farmer, running with the goats, farm dinners and more. It is a beautiful area not far from the center of town. The custodians of this farm understand their responsibility and take pride in enhancing the property both for now as well as future generations.

Okay, going to the farmer's market out here is a little bit different than attending the farmer's…read moremarket in, say, Union Square, Most of the farms are right nearby. And, you can go to them any old time. Heck, there's folks selling produce on a card table, with a coffee can, on their driveway, However, there's more than produce there. There's local honey, baked goods, perennials, too...And it's 3 minutes walking from home.

I have gone to a couple markets in Boston but found this one to be particularly nice. I will admit…read morewhen i first walked up to the market i was not impressed with its size, but after seeing what this market had to offer changed my mind. They sell fruits and veggies from local farms nearby. Fresh baked breads, local honey. There is even a local meat and poultry stand that has decent prices on grassfed beef and free range chicken! I found this to be pretty nice and look forward to going again next weekend, especially since I can walk there and back in minutes ^_^

Our farmers market used to be great when Ashland was a little town, but so many apartments now it's…read morelost the small local fibe. When I went there wasn't even a band, and more Indian food than anything else. WTF? Bring back the Bluegrass and the rib truck!

I love this Farmers market. I live about a half mile away so I can walk there on Saturday mornings…read more Intimate vibe, fresh fruits and veggies from local farms, and lots of organic choices ... also fresh fish and bakery yummies. The shopkeepers and customers are friendly and casual. Live music in the background from local bands.. pottery, jewelry and food stalls. Ashland worked very hard to make this excellent market and they make it even better every year. Highly recommend.

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!!

Ebt info: For years, I went to the farmers market at the…read moreold location. Recently, I learned about the ebt benefits of shopping at the farmers market and I was so excited to check it out. I have now been four or five times this summer. They match up to 15 dollars a week at Lexington farmers market. You can use this money at any booth! Your only limit is that you can't buy hot prepared food. You can buy frozen tamales, frozen dumplings etc. go to the farmers market manager tent, present your food stamp card and tell them the amount you would like pulled off your food stamp card. If you decide you want 15 dollars, they'll match your 15! They give you paper money that doesn't expire, so if you don't spend all the money you can save it for next week or next month or whatever works for you. There is also another program that is included with ebt, right now it's 40 dollars a month (minimally, I think) that you can use at select booths (Kelley farms, busa, farmer Dave & I think stillmans farms, maybe another I'm forgetting) if you use this, you hand them your ebt card directly. They will run your card directly at the booth. The money you spend out of this 40 will be put back on your ebt card for the month. I suggest using this money first so you have time to use the replenished amount on your card. This does not roll over month to month, so use it up! Review of farmers market: I absolutely adore this farmers market. It's spread over a flat piece of field with tons of parking on worthen road. There are some booths that come every few weeks, but there are always great booths with produce, baked goods, dairy and fish. I absolutely love Kelley farms. It's an organic Asian greens and vegetables tent. The owners are a lovely married couple. We got the best bok choy and Chinese tomatoes. We got absolutely giant scallions that were delicious grilled, but are also so good in stirfry, quiche and salads. If you don't know what something is, ask! The owner will explain anything you need. She's great! She let me sample a tomato (it was pretty big!) and it was so so yummy. I bought a bag and immediately came home and made a tomato salad. Kelley farms is my go-to now, everything is so fresh, so yummy and elevates any meal your preparing. I got a (very affordable) pound of haddock that was so fresh and yummy. They were so welcoming and answered all my questions. Busa farms is always packed with delicious produce. The fruit and vegetable options are extensive. The booth always looks fantastic. They are so friendly. I forget which booth it was, but one booth has delicious scones and zucchini loaves. They are also very organized and have beautiful produce. The farmers market managers are always on site, so friendly and do a great job remembering returning patrons. On super hot days, they have staff handing out cold towels to the staff running all the booths and I love seeing that they take care of each other. For farmers market week they had performers for kiddos and live music. I appreciate the work they put into making this farmers market a community hot spot and not just another grocery trip. There are also art booths that come and sell handmade art. Last week there was a ceramics booth with absolutely stunning mugs, stoneware and art. Tania, (the woman who runs the booth) teaches ceramics classes in Lexington for both children and adults. 8 week sessions, very affordable. Tania was so friendly, happy to answer questions and welcoming. She and her husband made it clear that all art levels are welcome. I signed up for a session before I even left the market. I highly suggest Lexington farmers market!

Can a farmer's market be cozy? This one is cozy and neighborly. A good overall vibe…read more For a small farmer's market, they have such a wide variety of goods. You can get fresh veggies at one stand, fresh fish at another, fresh beef at a third, and sample some wine and cheese at others! There is no lack of fresh bread or baked goods for sale, and even some crafters at the market. And don't worry if its too hot outside because there is a gelato stand and plenty of stands that sell fresh lemonade. The place is always hopping even at 2pm or 530pm! I wish their hours were later because it was always tough getting here after work. There is plenty of metered parking on the surrounding streets and also right off the bike trail.

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!

Seasonal farm stand run by a family (144th year according to their website)…read more Veggies, beef, eggs and thanksgiving turkeys! I've always wanted to order one, I think i will this year after reading the reviews. Small dirt parking lot for approx 10 cars maybe? I love driving by this farm everyday and seeing the corn, cows, pigs and occasional turkeys! It's so peaceful and serene. The small lake/pond and rolling hills are like a postcard! Check it out in the fall! From their site: We offer our own grass-fed beef, pastured pork, Thanksgiving turkeys and farm fresh vegetables, as well as our own honey, maple syrup, stone-ground corn meal, firewood, and other products. In the fall, we have pick-your-own pumpkin days. We have several greenhouses, which help us to stay a few steps ahead of Mother Nature.

Wonderful fresh products from local farms ! So glad this is nearby !read more