Fresh Picks & Friendly Faces: April Flowers Farmers Market Returns
Start your morning with fresh finds, friendly faces, and that perfect farmers market feeling.
Shannon
April 08, 2025
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Raleigh friends, set your alarms and your intentions for fresh veggies — the Flowers Plantation Farmers Market is kicking off the 2025 season on April 12, 8am–12pm, and it’s sprouting up behind the flagpoles at Buffalo Rd & Hwy 42. Expect handmade, homegrown everything—from jam to firewood (because why not?). Pro tip: bring cash, comfy shoes, and your best “Is this local?” small talk.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like veggies that come with a side of sunshine. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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