After a quiet winter break, we are back!
What a warm “winter” we’ve had so far. Thankfully, spring is here, and we receive fresh shipments daily. We are filling the beds, garden center, and greenhouse with all your gardening and property beautification needs. Stop by and see us. We are happy to try to assist you with all your gardening and plant questions or needs. You will receive over 50 years of nursery experience with our management staff. We can field the bug, fungus, and pest problem questions with 1st hand experience. Our goal is to make you successful in all your gardening endeavors. Rely on our knowledgeable staff to advise and assist you this spring. Our goals are to have quality plants and knowledgeable service.
Local Happenings
Winchester is home to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. This will be the 97th annual festival. More than 250,000 people will attend the six days of events. “The Bloom” will be held April 26th – May 5th, 2024. The festival has been attended by many celebrities in the past, including Lucille Ball, Adam West, Martha Stewart, and Dan Aykroyd, to name a few. The festival’s six days have many events and entertainment to keep everyone busy. A Fireman’s parade (featuring over 170 firetruck and squad units). The Grand Feature parade (includes floats, bands, special units, and official cars). The parade usually lasts about 3 hours. “Weekend in the Park,” held at Jim Barnett Park, features over 250 craft and food vendors and live music. Handley High School is the spot to be May 3rd, 2024, @ 8 PM for a free Concert and Fireworks. So come out to Winchester and celebrate spring with us here in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. http://www.thebloom.com/
May 11th –The 29th annual “of Ale and History“ Microbrew & Imported Beer Tasting Festival @ Historic Belle Grove Plantation This event is a must for every regular and visitor looking to enjoy good music, views, and beer. Now in its 29th year, Belle Grove’s “Of Ale and History” Beer Fest is Virginia’s longest-running craft beer festival. More than 70 beers will be on tap for tasting, and there will be great music from the Robbie Limon Band and Raised on Analog. Tickets will go on sale in April.
March 2nd – The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association will host a “Gardening in the Shenandoah Valley Symposium.” NSVMGA’s Gardening in the Valley Symposium, a day of education and fun with fellow gardeners, is March 2nd, 2024, at Laurel Ridge Community College. All proceeds benefit the Memorial Scholarship Fund.
June 1st—The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association will again host Garden Fest, featuring an extensive plant sale, gardening demonstrations, talks, vendors, and children’s activities. Admission and parking are free, and tours of Belle Grove’s Manor House will be conducted for a reduced admission fee. More details to come!
Activities include a plant sale, displays, demonstrations, raffle prizes, food vendors, and more. Admission: FREE https://nsvmga.org/events/
May 25th and 26th – Virginia Herb Festival Live music, unique vendors, educational workshops on herbs, and wine and beer tastings. 10 AM-5 PM
New for this year added primitive campsites for the weekend 540 671 6000 for reservations and info.
SUNFLOWER COTTAGE
BACKROOM BREWERY 150 Ridgemont Rd. Middletown, VA 22645 (540) 869-8482
Route 11 Yard Crawl Prepare yourself for a treasure hunter’s dream. 43 miles of yard sales stretch from Stephens City to New Market, Virginia. 7 AM until you drop.
Second Saturday on August 10th, 2024, Stephens City and South to Middletown along Route 11
Winchester Greek Festival Sample delicious culinary fare and experience Greek music and dance…fun for the whole family!
Third Weekend in August 1700 Amherst St. Winchester, VA 22601
For more info on events throughout the year in the Shenandoah Valley, visit here: https://www.shenandoahvalleyweb.com/calendar.html
For more information about Meadows Farms Nurseries and lawn and garden care products, visit our garden center page.