Last chance - Herbfest!

This weekend is your last chance to buy some great [organic] herbs, veggies and perennials in downtown Wake Forest at the 10th Annual Herbfest. We went last weekend and picked up basil, oregano, bay, sage and several AWESOME heirloom tomato plants. While you're in downtown Wake Forest, check out the Farmer's Market and the other lovely shops (Cotton Company & NC General Store) and restaurants (including a great sandwich shop - Over the Falls Deli, coffee - Wake Forest Coffee Company, and even ice cream & gelato - A la Mode).

Vollmer Farm

I don't know why it's taken me SO long to post about our favorite local farm. We discovered Vollmer Farm last summer and have been back at least 3 times. It's a little trek from our house but it's so worth it. They are about to open for the strawberry picking season and if you're within an hour's drive, I HIGHLY recommend checking them out! They have a market with their fresh (almost exclusive organic) produce as well as a shop with yummy jams, jellies and other tasty goodies. And finally, they have an ice cream shop with delicious homemade ice cream (and other tasty treats).

This afternoon we're planning to drive out and pick up a bag of their specialty lettuce, some fresh from the field asparagus and maybe even strawberries. I am so excited I can barely contain myself. This year they have also added 2 goats to welcome visitors. I openly admit that if we ever have land I want a couple of goats and a few chickens. Seriously.