Spring is well underway and many folks are itching to get back outdoors and into their gardens. Garden centers are brimming with colorful blooms, the variety escalating with each passing week. After a winter of grey and barren landscapes, shoppers quickly fall under the spell of pretty pansies and eagerly load up their carts. It is an annual ritual as the first warm and sunny days of springtime send our spirits into outdoor revelry.
If you happen to be on the east end, be sure to stop in and check out the Peconic River Herb Farm. This seasonally operated specialty plant nursery is located on River Road in Calverton, servicing gardeners of eastern Long Island since 1986. Spanning fourteen scenic acres along the Peconic riverfront, a trip to this nursery is a delight for the entire family.
As the name certainly implies, the Peconic River Herb Farm carries just about every herb you can imagine, from the every day thyme, parsley and rosemary to multiple varieties of oregano, basil and sage as well as some of the less common herbs that one may not find readily in most garden centers. Their inventory is not limited to herbs, however. Several greenhouses and outdoor displays offer a vast array of other plants, including unusual specimens of gardening favorites. For anyone who adores coleus, the Peconic River Herb Farm stocks the beloved foliage in over a dozen colors and patterns to choose from. For the vegetable gardener, a large selection of all different varieties of peppers and heirloom tomatoes in various hues can be found here as well. Over 2,000 different plants are in stock, so every gardener who stops in will be gratified.
In addition to their perusing their plants, take note that the nursery is situated on picturesque grounds that are conducive to a leisurely stroll. There are several structures on the premises, which house other wares for your garden and home, including gardening accessories and charming pots. Find hand crafted hot sauces, herb blends and seasonings for the cooking enthusiast, and browse a unique collection of cottage and antique style outdoor furniture pieces to decorate your garden.
The beauty of this nursery’s riverfront locale and garden settings makes it a perfect venue for smaller weddings and other special occasion affairs.
The Peconic River Herb Farm is open daily from April first through October 31st. Set aside an afternoon and stop by for a day of stocking up for your home garden.
For hours, directions, events and listings of available plants, visit www.prherbfarm.com
If you happen to be on the east end, be sure to stop in and check out the Peconic River Herb Farm. This seasonally operated specialty plant nursery is located on River Road in Calverton, servicing gardeners of eastern Long Island since 1986. Spanning fourteen scenic acres along the Peconic riverfront, a trip to this nursery is a delight for the entire family.
As the name certainly implies, the Peconic River Herb Farm carries just about every herb you can imagine, from the every day thyme, parsley and rosemary to multiple varieties of oregano, basil and sage as well as some of the less common herbs that one may not find readily in most garden centers. Their inventory is not limited to herbs, however. Several greenhouses and outdoor displays offer a vast array of other plants, including unusual specimens of gardening favorites. For anyone who adores coleus, the Peconic River Herb Farm stocks the beloved foliage in over a dozen colors and patterns to choose from. For the vegetable gardener, a large selection of all different varieties of peppers and heirloom tomatoes in various hues can be found here as well. Over 2,000 different plants are in stock, so every gardener who stops in will be gratified.
In addition to their perusing their plants, take note that the nursery is situated on picturesque grounds that are conducive to a leisurely stroll. There are several structures on the premises, which house other wares for your garden and home, including gardening accessories and charming pots. Find hand crafted hot sauces, herb blends and seasonings for the cooking enthusiast, and browse a unique collection of cottage and antique style outdoor furniture pieces to decorate your garden.
The beauty of this nursery’s riverfront locale and garden settings makes it a perfect venue for smaller weddings and other special occasion affairs.
The Peconic River Herb Farm is open daily from April first through October 31st. Set aside an afternoon and stop by for a day of stocking up for your home garden.
For hours, directions, events and listings of available plants, visit www.prherbfarm.com