Best assortment of hanging baskets anywhere in WNY. Prices are so reasonable and staff is always…read morehelpful and friendly

Good selection of plants, topsoil, and mulch. Fruits and vegetables for sale when in season. Staff…read moreis helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Quality was very good. Nice selection of veggies and fruit. Prices just a bit high, but not enough…read moreto keep me from purchasing. Service was friendly.

Wonderful farm stand found just outside of my old "stomping grounds," State University of NY,…read moreCollege of Fredonia (or whatever they call it these days!!) I stopped here during my quick trip down "memory lane" back in early July and LOVED what I saw at this wonderful farm stand!! I wanted one of everything, but settled on some yummy snacks for my loooooong drive back home to Ohioooooooo, with promises to return one day soon!! Friendly folks, GREAT selection of fruits and veggies, beautiful flowering plants, and great snacks as well. Reasonable prices and EVERYTHING is tempting!!!

Privitera's is a quaint family owned farm & garden market. They sell some of the most fresh produce…read moreyou'll ever find, as well as floral accompaniments and gardening supplies. Prices are extremely reasonable for local/fresh/organic. Every staff I've encountered there is SO nice and helpful - just about as sweet as their local honey! I once got a zucchini so large, it took 3 days and a lot of creativity to cook down. Their summer squash is delightful - tender, sweet... Perfection. They have large, firm but juicy heirloom tomatoes.. And I wouldn't forget to try the fudge at the counter!

The most local you can get! Almost catty corner to the town hall across from Shorewood. Beautiful…read moreproduce and lovely people. Way inexpensive! We always get whatever we can from here vs the grocery store

This isn't just another local farmers market!…read more I've heard a lot about "Fred Farms" and after picking up a couple of red and juicy tomatoes - I had to go to THE place and check it out. Amazing variety of fresh produce - and prices that were very reasonable. I can tell you truthfully that the tomatoes here are the very best I have ever eating in my life. I used them for BLT's last night - incredible flavor. I also had the cucumbers, which were amazing as well. Then - before we left we looked at the huge hibiscus plants they were selling - and after looking at their own we decided to buy one. Though we only bought one because we don't know what we'd do with the one we bought, but the price was a huge $5.00 - I still can't believe they are selling these for so little - anywhere and everywhere else - a place this size is going to go for at least ten bucks - if not a lot more! And it's loaded with huge blossoms yet to open. The parking is great - plenty of space and though they do not accept credit cards - they do accept checks and fo course cash.

Plato Dale Farm is a small family farm that specializes in grassfed beef, pasture raised chickens…read moreand also sells high quality vegetables and fruits. You can often find them at various farmer's markets. During the wintertime, you can find them at Horsefeathers Winter Market, North Tonawanda and a few other locations (listed on their web site). They also offer a variety of CSA's and if you're looking to buy 200lb worth of cow to last you the whole winter, summer, year or whatever; they would be some of the best local purveyors to get it from. Prices are higher than your typical supermarket ground beef, but you get what you pay for with very succulent ground beef. I find grassfed beef has a bit of a different taste and prefer it, so whenever convenient I buy my burgers from these guys. The farm also supplies a good amount of beef for Lloyd Taco Trucks as well as tomatillos, cilantro and other veggies. The people who run the farm and their staff are superbly friendly. Next time you see these guys at a farmers market, I highly recommend trying some of their products! I'd love to read some more reviews from people who have tried their CSAs as well.

Kent Miller is what every farmer should be: passionate about his craft, passionate about his food,…read moreand passionate about helping his "customers" - i.e. his neighbors, friends, and fellow WNYers, find healthy, delicious, sustainable food. Kent and the gang, aka Plato Dale and the Sunshine Kids, can be seen regularly at Horsefeathers and Farmers and Artisans in the winter, and all over town during the growing season. The farm offers shares of vegetables and meat (including grass fed jersey cows and other breeds on occasion) and pick up points from North Tonawanda to West Seneca and downtown Buffalo to Arcade. We've purchased a half cow from the farm, as well as loads of produce. They even have farm friends in Florida and supply organic citrus around the holidays (Hint: your oranges should not be perfectly orange and round. They should be a little uglier.) If you aren't convinced by my own enthusiasm, you might be convinced by the fact that several great Buffalo restaurateurs including Peter & Chris of Lloyd's and Steve Gedra of Black Sheep (and formerly of Bistro Europa) regularly supply from Plato Dale. These are heavy hitters and a great testament to the quality and deliciousness of Kent's food. My one complaint, to be fair and unbiased in my review, is the pricey eggs the farm produces. But they're offset by the price-to-quality ratio of everything else they grow and sell, so, water under the bridge!! If you're looking for a local supplier of farm fresh food, Plato Dale should be your first stop.

We made it out one last time this season to the Cider Mill. At the end of November when you stop…read morein, it is usually way less busy and it definitely was nice to not wait in line outside to get in. However, there is less products inside so that's the trade off. We were still able to get all the favorites. We got a dozen of the cider donuts and they were absolutely delicious as always. We also stocked up on apple cider and even picked up some of the last jars of jam and pancake mix. It was nice to have the whole place essentially to ourselves to end the season. We also had some slushies and coffees as well which was a nice cheers to next year when we will go to opening day again.

Mayer Bros Cider Mill is a seasonal delight. The store opens in the fall to massive crowds who are…read moreeager for a freshly made cider products. The bakery also kicks into high gear during the fall. Wishing everyone has a chance to visit an iconic family cider mill soon!

So much for the kids to do, giant Jenga, Connect Four, Checkers, hula hoops. Plenty of food options…read morefrom Pizza to health food. There are also a few Crafters selling their goods and it's a little early for vegetables so most of the Farms are selling flowers and plants until the Harvest. Oh and of course the puppies! Pet Connection is there every week with the most adorable puppies. Plenty of smiling faces friendly people. A welcome sight every Thursday.

The Main Street Marketplace in West Seneca is a new farmers market that opened in late spring 2014…read more Open each Thursday from 4 - 7:30 pm through the summer, it is situated on the "grassy knoll" directly on the West Seneca town property corner on Main and Union. In wet weather, it moves down to the parking lot in front of the Ice rink. Parking is available behind the Police/Town offices and Library area. I've been able to go a few times and have been fairly impressed for being a new market/area just getting its footing. They feature about 20-30 vendors and have carefully selected those of good quality without having 10 of the same type of product. Listed from their facebook page (which is updated weekly) the vendors are: Alpine Made, Biscotti for Everybotti, BRD's Forever Farm, Chateau Buffalo, Chow Chocolat, Donna's Pepper Jelly & Jam, Fernwood Enterprises, Gelato Gypsy, Great Harvest Bread Company, Hanzlian's Sausage & Deli, Hard Pressed Farm, Jackie's Kitchen Garden, JJ's Jams, Keeping Traditions, Kornerstone Coffee, Lilies of the Field, My Father's Fudge, Pet Connection Programs Inc., Plato Dale Farm, Susie Cuke's Pickle Company, Sweet Dream Maple Farm, The Pasta Peddler, Village Grove Bake Shop, Weiss Farm, William's Florist & Gift House. Food to eat right there is available from Dukes Donuts, House of Munch, Just Pizza, and DogEars Cafe. Most weeks, depending on weather, I have seen just about every vendor there. They feature a weekly charity/group and have some sort of entertainment from a brass small ensemble to guitar/singer duo for a couple hours of the market. Vendors are all friendly, offer generous samples, and have decent prices. While this is something you probably won't be able to do all of your weekly shopping at, it is a nicely accessible market for this area of the suburbs for some specialty purchases, fresh produce, or just a nice walk-around and snack. I like that they did not try to be too big, too fast and I look forward them continuing to grow here in West Seneca.

Beautiful! This is a great place to visit. I can't wait to see their expansion on my next visit!read more

The Buffalo botanical gardens has an expansive collection of plants and the building itself is just…read moreimpressive, making it a good way to warm up on a cold day. I recently came back during the annual poinsettia display and enjoyed walking around to see the variety of poinsettias and other plants. They also had an art exhibit featuring portraits of heroes of horticulture. Overall, I highly recommend to both locals or anyone visiting the region.