When I was visiting Niantic, Connecticut a few weeks ago, another of the lovely places I discovered was Smith's Acres, a Garden Center and Farm Stand that is family owned. Their website describes that they are "all about everything local and carry exclusively Connecticut grown annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs," and that "the vast majority of vegetable and herb plants, annuals and hanging baskets come right from our farm in East Lyme."
It was such a lovely surprise to find this oasis. I love to go to garden centers and this one had such a wonderful variety of items, plants and different kinds of decorative home and garden objects as well as a well stocked farmstand with fresh produce and specialty cooking items and things like honey and fresh and dried herbs and spices. The staff were so friendly too, and I picked up a few things, wanting to plan a trip when I could go back and buy more. It's the kind of place I grew up with, and that I wish was nearer to where I live now.
On the day that we were there it was still early Spring, but walking in the lovely large glass enclosed greenhouse made it feel like a much warmer day. It was peaceful and bright and so full of beautiful touches that I kept discovering new things around every corner. The quality of everything was excellent too, and the prices very reasonable. I always love finding a deal on a discount table and there were many that I could have bought if I had the place and space for them. Places like this for me are always places that help me dream, remembering childhood and looking to the future, taking with me what I can for now with a promise that this Spring will be a sweet one with greener days to come.
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