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April 2025

​Best Spot to Buy Plants/Flowers and Get Advice
(This can be a garden shop/center, market garden, nursery, etc.)

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Send your first name and last initial, location of establishment, and link, so readers can learn more about the business.

New York
Adams Fairacre Farms, Poughkeepsie, NY
"Family-owned with several locations now. I love the Poughkeepsie store for garden and landscape needs."
~ Donna P. 

Peconic River Herb Farm, Claverton, NY
This is a boutique-style, specialty plant nursery providing garden-worthy plants since 1986.
~ Anne C.

Pennsylvania
Linvilla Orchards, Media, PA
"Love too bring my kids here!"
~ Jamie

South Carolina
Jarrett's Jungle, West Columbia, SC
"I found this place when I was on vacation. Fabulous flowers and arrangements." 
~ Dawn S.

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February 2025

​Best Spot to Order Soup
(This can be a restaurant, deli, food truck, etc., in your local area.)
​Share your favorite.

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Send your first name and last initial, location of establishment, and your favorite soup.
Please also send a link, so readers can learn more about the business.

California
The Farmer's Union, San Jose, CA
Gluten free creamy tomato is awesome!
~ Olivia M.

Maine
Harvest Moon Deli, Orono, ME
Love their apple and squash soup. But all their homemade soups are great!
~ Anna P.

New Hampshire
The Bridge Cafe, Manchester, NH
Love their soup specials. Gluten free options available.
~ Heidi R.

New York
Santa Fe, Woodstock, NY
Best black bean soup!
~ Arlene S.