Farmville in Bloom: A Hub-and-Spoke Itinerary

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May 4-5, 2024

Farmville in Bloom: A Hub-and-Spoke Itinerary

Not much makes us happier in Farmville than May flowers! As we gear up for a weekend celebrating the blooms that color our little town every spring, we invite you to explore Farmville and beyond with a unique travel strategy: the hub-and-spoke itinerary.

Think of Farmville as your central hub, a charming base from which you can venture out to discover blooms throughout the heart of Virginia. Whether you choose a historic room at Hotel Weyanoke, a rustic cabin at High Bridge Lodge or Twin Lakes State Park, or a local Airbnb, you’ll find the perfect spot to call home.

From this central point, spokes extend in all directions, leading you to a variety of gardens, greenhouses and horticultural adventures close to Farmville or a little further afield. As an added bonus, we’ve curated more floral destinations for your journey back home — wherever that may be!

Eager to learn how to make the most of May’s blooms with our hub-and-spoke travel guide? Keep reading for all the flowery details.

Spotlight Event: The Farmville Flower and Garden Festival

To kick off your bloom-filled weekend, join us for the inaugural Farmville Flower and Garden Festival on Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at the picturesque downtown Riverside Park. This local celebration of all things fragrant and green will feature fresh garden ideas, floral arrangements, plant vendors, and nature and gardening artisans. Revel in the family fun — including a kid zone, cornhole contest, flower-making contest and 5k run/walk — and plenty of food trucks. Don’t miss capturing memories at the selfie flower booth, and enjoy live music with bands like Little Church and musicians like John Shenk all afternoon. 

Brought to you by the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Flower Festival promises to be a colorful celebration of all things spring! But it’s not just about enjoying the day; it’s about contributing to a cause. All proceeds are reinvested into the heart of our community, local Farmville businesses and nonprofits. 

Shop Farmville’s Blooms: Local Favorites

While in Farmville, make sure you explore some of our local favorites. These small-town shops offer all kinds of treasures for those with a green thumb, a passion for flowers and a love for all that blossoms. 

B&M Greenhouse

A sought-out destination for Farmville home gardeners and local landscapers since 1979, B&M Greenhouse provides annuals, perennials, native plants, vegetable seedlings, fruit trees, shrubs, landscaping consultations and garden supplies. Explore 24,000 square feet of seedlings and full-grown plants ready for you to take home and tend. 

Rochette’s Florist

A third-generation Farmville florist, Rochette’s has been creating fresh floral arrangements since 1969. You’ll also find unique dish gardens, silk floral arrangements, wreaths, gifts and more. Want to send local flowers? Rochette’s offers delivery to Farmville and the surrounding areas.

Carter’s Flower Shop

The oldest full-service flower shop in Farmville, Carter’s has only continued to blossom since the 1950s. Select from flowers designed by occasion or explore the wide range of plants, silk arrangements and gifts.

Mainly Clay

Now that you’ve gathered up all kinds of gorgeous greenery, you need a way to display it! Introducing Mainly Clay, located at 217 North Main Street. This local pottery studio sells everything from vases to planters to decorative items like garden gnomes. Don’t see the perfect pot? Make your own! Sign up for one of their single-day handbuilding classes to craft a unique piece to adorn your outdoors. Think clay flowers, a bird house,  succulent planters or a house for your favorite toad. Check Mainly Clay’s website for their most current workshop dates and offerings.

Venture Beyond Farmville: Village Garden Greenhouses & Florist

During your Farmville weekend, branch out a bit to a botanical destination worth the drive. Only 40 minutes down Route 460 lies Appomattox’s Village Garden Greenhouses & Florist. Wander through the nursery, select a one-of-a-kind bouquet to remember your trip or simply picnic amidst gorgeous garden backdrops. Dive into the unique world of niche gardening that Village Garden specializes in — from aquatic to faerie and miniature gardening. It’s an ideal opportunity to embrace the new and novel in the world of horticulture this season!

Discover Native Plants: Wildflower Wonderland

Did you know Virginia boasts one of the richest assortments of native flowering plants by area? Your visit to Farmville offers the perfect chance to embark on your own flower-finding adventure. With High Bridge Trail State Park bisecting Main Street (and four other state parks just a short drive away), Farmville boasts convenient access to wildflowers inviting you to explore! Dive into our guide, Farmville’s May Flowers: A Mini-Guide on Where to Find Virginia’s Native Plants, to kickstart your mini-expedition.

Gather Rosemary for Remembrance: Community Herb Garden 

Don’t leave town without visiting our adorable (and productive) community herb garden. It’s a testament to our town’s collective spirit, offering fresh basil, rosemary, chives and more all summer long. Located along the High Bridge Trail behind the Farmer’s Market at 213 North Street, this local gem even has its own Facebook page!

Continue the Adventure: Discover More Virginia Gardens

Flowers aren’t just for Farmville! On your journey back from a weekend filled with blooms, why not visit some of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens? Snap a photo, enjoy a picnic lunch or simply bask in the spring breeze, no matter which route you’re taking home:

Richmond

Enter the living museum of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Explore the conservatory and gardens, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with the exception of some holidays (tickets required). 

Enjoy Richmond’s magical Maymont Park, featuring 100 acres of public gardens, some of which date back to the 1890s. Must-sees include the Italian garden, Japanese garden and arboretum. Grounds open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Southern Virginia

Heading to Southern Virginia? Chase City’s MacCallum More Museum and Gardens features formal gardens dating back to 1929 with later designs by prominent landscape architect Charles Gillette. Enjoy statues, fountains, herbs and wildflowers. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for self-guided tours with brochures. 

South Boston’s Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens & Environmental Education Center features a number of sights and activities for horticulture lovers, including a nature trail, American Indian culture area, therapeutic garden and children’s garden. Located at the Paul C. Edmunds Memorial Park, and admission is free.

Southwest Virginia

Wytheville’s Beagle Ridge Herb Farm celebrates nature, educating visitors about herbs through classes like its Lavender Academy that covers growing, harvesting and soapmaking. Enjoy wandering the tea garden, formal herb garden and woodland garden. 

Though it’s the tiniest Virginia state park, the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park in Big Stone Gap boasts big nature. Discover century-old trees in the Victorian garden, glimpse butterflies in the pollinator garden, and learn as you walk a path peppered with historical artifacts.  

Northern Virginia

Curious about ornamental and native plants? May in Vienna’s Meadowlark Botanical Gardens means you might spot azaleas, rhododendron, dogwoods, lilacs and more. Don’t miss the peonies behind Lake Carolyn. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fees (up to $8) based on age. 

Arlington’s Green Spring Gardens includes a wooded stream valley, native plant garden, horticulture reference library and more. Try one of the spring garden classes and make sure to check out the Annual Spring Garden Day and Big Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays starting at noon.

As your journey draws to a close, we hope the memories of springtime flowers, the scent of fresh herbs and our small-town spirit stay with you. Whether you came for the blooms, the trails or the escape into nature, there’s always more to discover, so we hope you’ll return soon! Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook @VisitFarmville so that we can share in your botanical adventures.