Local farm stands and nurseries

Day 102 - 48° - Cloudy, WINDY and HAIL - South Middleton Park
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My dear friend Ann came for an overnight visit on her way back to Cape Cod. Each spring when she visits, Ann comes with pansies in a yellow container. It adds a touch of spring to the house and fond memories.

Ann enjoys flowers and gardening as much as I, so we went on a tour around the area.

The first stop was at the Garden Gate Farm Market. If you are familiar with Dietch’s Farm Stand on Trindle Road, our neighbors have taken the lease and will have the grand opening in a couple of weeks. All the produce will be locally grown and a special addition will be colorful bouquets of cut flowers.

I am so excited about the flowers because at the Red Cardinal B&B we like to have fresh cut flowers in the guest’s room. And I know where I will get them!!!

From the Garden Gate, we headed over to Ashcombe’s Nursery (http://www.ashcombe.com/). I enjoy walking around and looking at the assortment of garden plants, because they have such a wide variety.

The vegetables were out, but around here it isn’t wise to plant until early May. Ann and I bought a 6 pack of Early Girl Tomatoes anyway and will keep them indoors for a couple of weeks.

There are many favorite garden centers in the area. If you head west of the Red Cardinal B&B, there is Lurgan which is very popular.

Recently, a nursery opened around the corner from the Red Cardinal B&B - Spring Garden Nursery. It is lovely. Even if you don’t buy anything, the view from this Nursery is spectacular.

So if you are in the area, come for a stay at the Red Cardinal B&B. You will enjoy the beautiful flowers in your room. And if you are taking a ride to enjoy the area, you might want to stop in some of the local garden centers! Spring is here.