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Choose Virginia Grown – Fresh from Local Farmers

Virginia Grown logo. Virginia Grown Nursery logo. Buying from local growers means you are getting the freshest and best, from down the road, not across the country. Whether you choose fresh produce, nursery products or Christmas trees, they are sold at their peak and reach you quickly, so their outstanding qualities are well maintained. Buying local also means you are making a green choice to keep time, transportation and energy usage to a minimum and to keep your dollars where they can best benefit the local economy and local farmers

Virginia Grown in the Garden

Lilac illustration. Spring is in full swing now, the ideal time to bring your lawn and garden to life with locally-produced Virginia Grown trees, plants, and shrubs. Locally-grown products give you a garden that acclimates quickly to its environment and thrives in a familiar climate. Choosing Virginia Grown benefits nearby producers and the local economy and keeps energy and transportation expenditures to a minimum.

Start with a visit to www.VirginiaGardening.com where the Green Industry Specialists of Virginia explore every aspect of gardening in the Commonwealth. You can Ask the Expert, read the latest gardening news, plan a visit to a beautiful Virginia garden, receive gardening tips, read articles of interest, learn how to photograph flowers and explore helpful links.

Virginia Grown for Good Health

Choose Virginia Grown Fruits and Vegetables Because...

They are saturated fat free and cholesterol free • Many are sodium free, totally fat free, and provide antioxidants which can help reduce health problems related to free radicals • Most are low calorie, high fiber • They may help lower your risk for certain cancers, heart disease and stroke and may help reduce high blood pressure and help you manage your weight.

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