Photos: Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville

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Morrisville, NC – This Saturday, December 3, 2016 was the first day of the Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville. We have a full article on the move but here are some photos from the fresh, local food market in its new location.

And read our article on the Western Wake Farmers Market’s move to Morrisville.

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Western Wake Farmers Market Opens New Location

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Morrisville, NC – Wake County shoppers have known Carpenter Village as a destination for fresh, locally grown produce and other North Carolina goods. But now, Morrisville is the home of the Western Wake Farmers Market.

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Specialty Stores: Porter Farms

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Cary, NC – For professional chefs and casual cooks who love to eat fresh, local produce, Porter Farms has been a go-to destination for decades just outside the boundaries of Cary. Read more

Eating Fresh at the Farmers Market

Cary, NC – Many people do their food shopping on Saturday. Why not drop by one of Cary’s farmers markets this Saturday and get a few farm-fresh items for the family dinner table? Read more

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Cary Downtown Farmers’ Market Opens Saturday

Editor’s Note: The Cary Downtown Farmers’ Market opens at 8 am this Saturday, April 2, 2016. Rick Savage, Market Manager, tells us about the festivities we can expect Saturday and shares details about what’s new for this year’s market. Read more

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Gourd Art: Why It’s A Thing in Cary

Gourd Art

Cary, NC — Cary was once known as “The Gourd Capital of the World.” While that reputation hasn’t lived on, it turns out that gourds – and gourd art – have. Read more

2015 Guide to Pumpkin Farms in Cary

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Cary, NC — Where can you find the best pumpkins in Cary? Here’s your guide. Read more

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Agriculture: The Pumpkin Update

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Cary, NC — Pumpkins are already starting to grow in the vast fields of the Upchurch Farm – which are just minutes away from Cary and Morrisville. Read more

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History: Cary, the Gourd Capital of the World

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Cary, NC — Did you know that Cary used to be known as the “Gourd Capital of the World?” I talked to Kris Carmichael from Page-Walker to learn more about this odd piece of history. Read more

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Agriculture: How to Grow Pumpkins

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Cary, NC — Last week, you heard that the Upchurch Farm in Cary will be the place to go for pumpkins this October. This week, I’ll share the special process Dr. Ganyard uses to grow the best pumpkins in the Triangle (and some pictures of the growing plants). Read more