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.

Wow! What a fantastic day picking apples and working our way through the corn maze. Lions Club's…read moredoughnuts were delicious as well. Not over crowded, plenty of friendly faces. Strongly encourage everyone to give this local farm a go.

Really enjoyed our visit to Schartner Farms today. We didn't go for apples, since we knew they…read morewere out of them anyway due to a late spring frost and a recent storm. We came for the corn maze and pumpkins, and were not disappointed. Ambiance: Loved it. The scenery was beautiful and there weren't too many activities other than the corn maze, pumpkin patch, a corn-launcher, shetland pony, and some llamas & goats. The drive there was gorgeous, especially just down the road where you get a view all the way to Boston. I loved the winding, shaded country roads up to the farm. Corn Maze: The maze was great. Very challenging if you try to not use the map. Even a bit challenging with the map. Four acres, so it's big, but not too big. Pumpkins: The pumpkin patch was just on the other side of the corn maze, and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from, both small and large. Unfortunately the wet weather was causing some to rot on the vine, but many were still in good shape. Service: Everyone was very friendly, and it wasn't very busy when we were there (3:45 pm to 5pm). The maze cost $10 for adults, and pumpkins were only $0.50/lb. Seriously, $8 for three pumpkins? Whooo! They also had a few food items, including hot dogs. I'd definitely recommend this place, even without the apples. Can't wait to go back next year when there are apples.

The best spot for ice cream! We are always happy with our ice cream after a trip to Rota's. A…read morepersonal favorite is the graham central station -- It's a graham cracker based ice cream with chocolate crunch candy. It's so good! Service is usually teens and they are all so kind and hardworking. We have always had a pleasant experience.

So quick, incredible flavors, great ice cream texture, and cows in the background for ~ambiance~read more

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.

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.

Fresh produce, delectable pies and a plethora of trinkets (in case you find yourself craving a…read morepig-shaped salt shaker, beeswax petroleum-free candle or a country duck something-or-other) make up this cute little store on Deershorn Farm. Appropriately seasoned pick-your-own's, pumpkins galore (yay Fall!) and extremely nice employees. We sampled some blueberry pie (YUM) and when perusing the apples, the cashier let us sample those too! We choose a small bag of apples (about 8 for $4, the name i cannot remember) and went along out merry little way. There's nothing like farm-fresh fruits and veggies, and supporting local agriculture feels good, too!

My great foot doctor is at Central Mass Podiatry and ended up finding this place also via my…read morefriends suggestion from Southborough. As advised, I got Turkey sandwich honey mustard veggies (the best) Butternut bisque (great as well) Highly recommend Davidian's as I've found some other local MA Treats such as cookies and muffins.

Did I really make a one hour drive just to pick up some of their pie? Absolutely, and I will…read morecontinue to do so whenever I can! Around Christmastime, a family friend brought over a box of one of Davidian's blueberry pies. None of my family members have a sweet tooth, making us a bit picky when it comes to desserts. We each had a slice after our holiday dinner and could NOT stop raving about how good it was. We immediately took a picture of the box label so that we could remember to stop by there ourselves and pick up some more. While my family and I live about an hour away from this farm, I have to make work trips to the Worcester area every now and then, which gave me the perfect excuse to swing by on my way back home. I grabbed two, a blueberry for my family and an apple one as a gift for a friend. As we were cutting up some slices, my parents and I kept making little jokes that perhaps we'd over-exaggerated to ourselves about how good the pie actually was, as it had been more than 3 months since trying it that first time. Nope! Was literally as delicious as we'd remembered, perhaps even better. The filling is absolutely amazing-- just from taste alone, you can tell that the blueberries are high-quality and sourced directly from their own fields. The entire pie was gone within one night, so I definitely should have bought more, LOL. Typical store-bought pies (you know which ones I mean-- the ones with the artificial, over-processed "fruit" filling) don't hold a candle to Davidian's!

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!

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.

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!!

I've been recommended this farm stand for a while now and I finally made a trip here with a friend…read moreto pick some flowers. We got a mason jar from the stand for $20 dollars and you can pick as many flowers as you please that will fit into the jar. The environment was amazing and very relaxing with all the rows of flower beds you were able to pick from and each row had different breeds of flowers. The staff was very friendly and helpful and explains where to cut the flower stems from and how many of each flower you can take to make sure everyone has a chance to get specific flowers. There is a farmers market also next to the flower picking fields that sells fruit, vegetables, and snacks. I look forward to coming back and definitely recommend this place to people who haven't been before.