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The Seed Library is managed by the Patrick County Master Gardeners and it is located in the Blue Ridge Regional Library. The seed library is stocked with a variety of vegetable and flower seeds that are free for the community to take. You can find the seed library at 116 W Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA. The library is open Monday through Saturday.

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The Annual Native Plant Sale is hosted by the Patrick County Master Gardeners each Spring. This event is a great opportunity to buy native, pollinator-friendly plants for flower gardens and other landscaping projects. All proceeds from this event are used to fund educational workshops and events throughout the year. Follow the Patrick County Master Gardeners on Facebook for more information about this event.

Stuart Farmers’ Market is held each Friday morning from 8am-12pm, from May until November. The Stuart Farmers Market has a great selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, eggs, meats, arts & crafts, flowers, and live plants for sale. Each week has a new selection of goods available. You can find the Stuart Farmers’ Market at 320 Chestnut Street, Stuart, VA.

The Pick and Share Flower Field is a small wildflower garden located just down the street from the Patrick County Library. The garden is a great place to take pictures and create your own flower bouquet. The garden is free and open to the public. You can find the garden at the intersection of West Blue Ridge Street and Wood Brother’s Drive in Stuart.

Fairy Stone State Park’s Monday Market is held every Monday from May untill the end of October. The Monday Market hosts a wide variety of vendors during the Summer. Shoppers can find a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and live plants. Shoppers can also find a variety of freshly baked loaves of bread and other baked goods. Parking is free for vendors and shoppers. You can find the Monday Market at 967 Fairystone Lake Drive, Stuart, VA.

Meadows of Dan is located just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Highway 58. Meadows of Dan is a charming mountain town with plenty of places to explore. The Mabry Mill historic site, Chateau Morrisette Winery, and Villa Appalaccia Winery are all located just north along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Meadows of Dan is home to Nancy’s Candy Co., Concord Corner Store, High Country Lavender, and many other unique stores. For the outdoor enthusiast, the trails at Rock Castle Gorge offer a challenging hike and a unique chance to see some of Virginia’s rarer native plants. Meadows of Dan is a beautiful place to visit no matter the season.

The Meadows of Dan Farmers Market is held periodically throughout the year in front of Primitive Coffee - Antique Market & Bakery. This farmers market features a variety of vendors from both Patrick and Floyd Counties. Shoppers can find baked goods, fresh produce, live plants, and more. The market is usually held on Saturday mornings. You can find the Meadows of Dan Farmers Market at 2577 JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan, VA.

High Country Lavendar is located near the Cockram Mill complex outside of Meadows of Dan. The lavendar shop offers a variety of lavendar products like culinary lavendar, sachets, and beautiful fragrant dried bouquets. In season, they sell live lavendar plants and host special workshops to answer questions and offer growing tips.

Poor Farmer’s Market is a country store with a little bit of everything packed inside. Poor Farmer’s Market carries locally grown produce, honey, flower, cornmeal, and more. Visitors will also find fresh baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches, and hand-scooped ice cream. You can find Poor Farmer’s Market at 2616 JEB Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan, VA. They’re open seven days a week year-round.

Mayberry Blooms is a small flower farm that specializes in growing and selling dahlias. They supply local stores and florists with seasonally grown flowers. Mayberry Blooms also offers seasonal flower bouquet subscriptions. Each bouquet features a variety of flowers grown on their farm. Mayberry Blooms periodically sells a selection of their dahlia tubers on their website. Follow Mayberry Blooms on Facebook and Instagram for more information about bouquet subscriptions and dahlia tuber sales. Check out their website at www.mayberryblooms.com.

Poor Farmers Farm is a family-owned country store located along Highway 58 near Lovers’ Leap and Fred Clifton Park. Poor Farmers Farm has a great selection of outdoor decorations that add a fun touch to any garden. They carry a variety of locally grown produce along with homemade fudge, souvenirs, and local honey. You can find Poor Farmers Farm at 7958 JEB Stuart Highway, Vesta, VA.

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