CONSUMER SERVICES
Henrico County
A THYME TO PLANT AT LAVENDER FIELDS HERB FARM
Stan and Nicole Schermerhorn
11300 Winfrey Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
804.262.7167; FAX 804.262.3347
E-mail: sales@athymetoplant.com
Directions: From I-95, take the I-295/I-64 west exit 84B (towards Charlottesville). From I-295, take the Woodman Road north exit 45A. Turn right on Greenwood, then take the first left on Winfrey (dead end). Go all the way toward the end of the road (0.8 mile). We are on the left-hand side.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, March-August; 9 a.m. -5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, September-December.
Special Comments: We grow more than 200 varieties of herbs on our 21-acre farm. We also offer HerbScapes, a unique design and installation company of herbal landscapes featuring our herb plants.
Products: Herbs and herb plants.
THE BERRY PATCH
William and Marilyn Gallmeyer
3622 Darbytown Ct., Richmond, VA 23231
804.795.9979 or 804.737.8023
Directions: From I-64, exit 195, south on Laburnum Avenue, 3.6 miles. Turn left on Darbytown Road. Go 2.4 miles; turn left at strawberry sign on Darbytown Ct., follow to end.
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., daily.
Special Comments: Containers furnished. Children welcome to pick with parents or play in shaded area with toys supplied. Assistance to handicapped. Pick-your-own vegetables also available during strawberry season.
Products: Pick-your-own strawberries, peas, spinach, beets, onions and various types of lettuce. Also fresh peony flower blooms available.
THE PUMPKIN PATCH
William and Marilyn Gallmeyer
4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA 23231
804.222.2285 or 804.737.8023
Directions: From I-64, exit 195, south on Laburnum Avenue, one block, turn right at first stoplight on Gay Avenue. Go 1/4 mile to next intersection and turn right on Millers Lane. We are located on corner.
Hours: October Pumpkin Sales, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., daily; July-September - corn sales and fresh vegetables, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., daily.
Special Comments: In October, hayrides to picking field; educational tours for large groups and school groups by reservation only. Pick your own or purchase from produce stand. Wholesale pumpkins and winter squash also available.
Products: Mini pie and Jack-o-Lantern or giant pumpkins; Indian corn, corn stalks, straw bales, fall decorations, flowers and salad greens. A variety of farm animals for petting and viewing. Fun straw maze, shaded picnic area available. July-September, fresh Silver Queen corn and other types of sweet corn, fresh vegetables and cut flowers available.