I've never seen fresh bay leaf, but my wife saw it used on a TV show.
I quick search revealed a couple of sources I ordered my through
www.localharvest.org

They came in the mail today. Wow, unlike the dried ones, they have
aroma. Later this week beef stew will be on the menu to try them out.
Local Harvest takes your order and sends it to the particular farm
that sells that product. They wee $12 delivered, came on the branch
and accompanied by a note, a nice touch. This came directly from
Schmidt Road Ranch in CA.