Lenoir County Farmer's Market update for April 26, 2025
100 North Herritage Street, Kinston, North Carolina
Friday, April 25, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Carol Davis of Porter Farms
Lenoir County Farmers Market
Each Saturday morning at the Lenoir County Farmers Market, you’ll find Carol Davis greeting customers with a warm smile and a table full of farm-fresh produce. For over 15 years, Carol has been a devoted presence at the Porter Farms booth, sharing her passion for local agriculture and building lasting relationships with market visitors.
“I love all of the farm fresh vegetables you are able to buy,” Carol says. “I think others should come down and help support their local farmers to help them support their families. I have been working with Porter Farms for about 15 years. I have met some really sweet people and made some great friendships that come back every year.”
Carol’s daughter, Michelle Davis, reflects on her mother’s dedication with heartfelt admiration.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my mama working (along with my daddy) to make sure my brother and I had everything we needed and most everything we wanted,” Michelle shares. “She taught me how to make a house a home and how to be a mama to my own children. Her work ethic is beyond words. My mama loves the farmers market and every person she gets to chat with each Saturday morning while working for Porter Farms. I feel confident that they all love her too. I am thankful and blessed to be able to say she’s my mama.”
Carol represents the heart of what makes the Farmer’s Market special—community, connection, and care. Her work with Porter Farms brings the freshest local produce to the market, while her spirit leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
So next time you visit the Lenoir County Farmers Market, stop by Porter Farms, say hello to Carol Davis, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of a life dedicated to family, farming, and friendship.
Fresh Vegetables, Fruits, and Greens
Here's a sampling of what you'll find this week:
Asparagus
(Hopefully) Collards and Henpeck greens
Mustard greens
Cabbage
Strawberries
Cantaloupes
Sweet potatoes
Onions
B&B Eggs will have farm-fresh eggs available, too!
Arts and Crafts
Visit Teri at TJ Designs for beautiful handcrafted items.
Stop by Cristi's table for whimsical pens and other fun creations.
See Sandra at B&B Eggs and Crafts for even more handmade goodies.
Plants
The Master Gardeners will have a wonderful selection, including:
Tomato plants
Basil
Other herbs
Begonias
Snapdragons
Coleus
Additional flowers
Sunspot Gardens is back this Saturday with a fabulous collection of heirloom vegetable plants!
Here's just a taste of what they'll have:
Tomato Plants:
Black Beauty
Super Sweet
Emerald Apple
Sungold (hybrid)
Rosella
Kellogg’s Breakfast
Floridade (determinate)
Lollipop
Green Zebra
Paul Robeson
Berkeley Tie Dye
Yellow Pear
Jung’s Wayahead (early determinate)
Ananas Noir
Amelia (hybrid)
Captain Lucky (an NC original)
German Johnson
Cherokee Purple
Pepper Plants:
Bueno Mulato
Jimmy Nardello
Nadapeno (a jalapeño without the heat)
Cayenne
Purple Beauty
Other Unique Plants:
Thai Red Roselle (tea hibiscus)
Dahlia (grown from seed — a surprise until it blooms!)
Black Knight Scabiosa (needs shade)
Texas Red Star Hibiscus
Red Castor
Come see Sunspot Gardens from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Get Your Garden On!
Baked Goods and Specialty Foods
This week’s baked goods lineup includes:
Sandra's famous “Liquid Gold” banana nut bread
Julie's offerings at Tammy’s Kitchen (in the Annex):
Zucchini bread
Rosemary bread
Pimento cheese (half-pint containers)
Potato salad (quart containers)
Chocolate chip cookies
Fried okra
Strawberry ice cream
The Pork Skin Man will also be there with:
Pork skins
Pork rinds
Fried peanuts
Funnel cakes
Special Treats
Dillon Burgers will be ready starting around 10:45 a.m. —
Enjoy them eat-in or take-out!
We can’t wait to see you at the market!
Bring your friends and family, and enjoy a day full of fresh produce, local crafts, delicious treats, and community spirit.
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