just purchases several flowers and vegetables for our garden here. very reasonable prices and all…read moreare doing good and looking beautiful. Love this place!!

Vanessa's was busy when we visited last weekend, and for good reason. The flowers are beautiful and…read morethey have a great, healthy looking selection of vegetables. We grabbed a wagon and loaded it up with hanging baskets of flowers for Mother's Day presents. The employees were courteous, answering questions and assisting us to the car. I returned yesterday to buy some of their huge, beautiful African marigolds. It's planting season! Get to Vanessa's Open Air Market!

Not sure how to designate parking- they have their own large parking area on-site.Also many asst…read more annual & perennial flowers, veggies,planters,gardening ornaments,etc. Not the most knowledgeable about the plants,so do your own research first.

Excellent produce melons, vegetables, fruits. Clean & fresh.read more

Ok they are in the new location Working on new photos…read more And address up date Stay tuned 609 west second street is the new address

You can find anything you crave & eat. Many kinds of fish &…read moremeat to try out! Best place to buy.

A cute market store with great products. Definitely grab yourself some fresh peanuts in the shell…read more The service is excellent.

We've been travelling back to Ms. K's hometown quite a lot lately, and Ackles has been our go-to…read moregrocery stop. Being near-vegan from the "big city" is nearly enough to qualify as the aluminum-jumpsuit yuppie neighbors from an 80s movie (and yes she drives a Prius) but Ackles has got it all - a great, fresh fruit and vegetable selection, an incredible array of small-farm cheeses that compel me to break edge every time, more Bob's Red Mill stuff than you can find in most health stores, and a wall of Braggs that'll make your 108-yr old great-grand-aunt get out on the floor to the BeeGees with vim and vigor. We've also been buying up the bags of crostini chips in the back corner to go with those cheeses, and there's a collector's dream of vinegars, oils, and dressings as well. Did I mention all of this is priced so affordably it makes our refugee-farmer CSA pricing look ridiculous! We really appreciate this little stop along the highway!

For those traveling through stop here for fresh baked goods by "Love at First Bite Bakery". Don't…read moreforget to select pies ready to bake in the freezer at the back of the store!! Watching your gluten? Check out the veggies and fruits! The lovely apples are perfect for snacking and you will find all sorts of other goodies! Perhaps the kids need books or car suitable activities. There are music CDs available for purchase and boxed greeting cards! During spring the hanging baskets of flowers make great gifts and in Autumn who can pass up a hostess gift of a pumpkin, a chrysanthemum and some dish towels or a hand crafted apron! What ever possible sweetener you might need you will likely find here. Baking ingredients like vanilla baking soda, even chocolate ice cream sandwich cookies are on their shelves. The Staff is well informed and involved in supporting the community via the Kiwanis Farmers Market in Kirksville and beautifying the highways by participating in Highway Clean up projects. Sandwiches can be handcrafted at the deli counter and there is plenty to fully stock your pantry and refresh spice racks! The varieties of loose leaf teas are a personal favorite of mine! Sit a spell in the outdoor furniture and talk to the staff to place an order! So much to see!

This is a truly terrific store, You must stop and see ir for yourself! You won't go away empty…read morehanded, Please ket me know if you ever open mail order for some of teas etc +++++++++

Kenny Oetken had the BEST sweet corn in Des Moines County. His business has been closed for…read moreseveral years.

Came in to buy basil and they have a wall of fess basil and other herbs and all fresh greens at a…read morereasonable price. He was super friendly and welcoming! WILL BE BACK!! the lady that helped on the phone was super nice as well.

Plant selection is great, healthy and vibrant. Not the typical stuff you find at big box stores…read more The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. They ask if i would like help rather than continue with whatever they were doing. Prices are great. Thank you for opening your store here!!

Fun place for apple-picking and buying delicious apple products (recommend the sparkling apple…read morecider and apple donuts). The orchard is huge, with plenty of room to roam and apple tree varieties to choose from, mostly honey crisp, but also crimson crisp, Jonagold, fuji, and gala. Admission is $5 per person and we paid $22 for a two-person you-pick peck. Which was more than enough for us! Cons: Parking was an issue (it was a weekend) with unclear traffic flow through the lot...and it became progressively more busy later in the day.

This was a most lovely orchard experience from start to finish. I began with a visit inside the…read morefarm market, which had fresh apples; frozen applesauce and pies; chilled apple cider + cans of their alcoholic ciders; and merchandise + gifts. Make your way to the register, and you can purchase donuts and turnovers as well as your u-pick bags. I made my apple turnover ala mode, which was worthwhile, and savored it outside overlooking the orchard. So picturesque! After my apple treat, I was ready to pick and made my way to the orchard. Expect some hill climbing and pretty scenery between the apple trees and flower fields. I imagine the trek could be more challenging for families with young ones. Wilson's boasts 100 varieties of apples, one of the reasons I visited the orchard in the first place. At the end of September, I filled my bags with two varieties I had never heard of, which was fun. The rows were well-marked with the apples that were ready for picking as well as the name of the variety. More importantly, the apples were delicious. Overall, I'm very happy I spent a morning here, and I imagine just about anyone else will feel similarly.

Such a charming little store! Stringtown Grocery is a wonderful hidden gem in Kalona. The shelves…read moreare filled with bulk goods, local produce, homemade baked treats, and unique pantry staples you won't find anywhere else. The store is clean, organized, and has a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable. I always leave with something special -- whether it's fresh cinnamon rolls, hand-packed spices, or locally made jams. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area!

Good selection and reasonable prices. I like the homey atmosphere too. Good service.read more