As a first-timer at Nalls Produce, I can confidently say that I am so happy to have visited this…read moreestablishment. When you arrive, it is off a main road, so you can drive by it rather quickly. I had to use my navigation system because that is exactly what I would have done HAHA! There is so much to look at ranging from the variety of seasonal plants, herbs, flowers, and etc.! They also have gardening equipment, soil, and produce in their buildings that they have. Personally, I was more surprised to see that they had duck eggs, yogurt, and different cheeses. I have not come across these items at a produce stand before, so do not judge me (I definitely plan to purchase the duck eggs at some point in time). In addition to all their fresh items and produce, they also had interesting items such as their syrups (i.e., peaches and cream, maple, cinnamon roll (I could be wrong about that one) that can be used for a variety of food items such as pancakes, in yogurt, and waffles. Other items such as bacon ketchup, applesauces, butters, jellies, salsas, and more lined the walls of the store. I took a particular interest in their wildflower honey which is produced locally. The sign says to use it daily to help build your immune system against seasonal allergies. Honey, I I have allergies all year round, so you know I bought that (pun intended ). I am already on day two and I recognize a decrease in my allergy symptoms already! I also bought a rosemary plant that I will be using for other creations. The total price for the honey and rosemary plan came to about $25 and some change. Considering what I am using these items for, it was worth it. With the service being great and the products being of great quality, I will be returning for sure! P.S. - There are also have some awesome animals that you might hear during your time there! Also, this place is kid friendly as well. They have so much to offer to their customers, so I would suggest checking out their website for more information!

I was in need for some locally-sourced, honey, and Google referred me to Nalls Produce…read more Let me start off this review by saying I had a positive experience, and I found exactly what I was looking for (plus a little extra). When I arrived, the first two people I encountered provided positive customer service, including taking me to the location where the locally-sourced honey is situated in the store (not just pointing to the general area). I really appreciated that. The other thing I found helpful was that when a team member didn't have an answer to my question, they were willing to defer to a team member who had more knowledge about what I was looking for. This is where Veronica or Victoria (I'm not quite sure of her name, other than the fact that it begin with a V) comes into frame. She provided really good and useful information in addition to asking really good questions. She also seemed to be sympathetic to the fact that I was not feeling well and was looking for something to help in the healing process. We need more of this in the world. Care and concern for humankind seems to be lacking here lately. If you are looking for locally-sourced honey and you live or work in VA, don't hesitate to stop by Nalls Produce! Happy shopping! Oops! One more note ; I'm not too sure Nalls is located in Alexandria as it states when you visit the website. After completing a pretty long day at work in Arlington, I didn't think a drive out to Alexandria (after primary rush time), would be so bad. But, the drive was a little further than expected. Because I'm not a Virginia native, I could be incorrect in my thought process. But Nalls Produce is not located in Alexandria, it is located in Franconia. That's not even Alexandria County...it's actually Fairfax County. Either way, it was worth the drive because I was able to find what I was looking for. However, had I known the drive would take it as long as it did, I would've probably done it on an early Saturday morning and spent a little more time to explore all of the other interesting items I saw. By the way, it looks like they do a monthly newsletter that highlights some great information for the upcoming month.

Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

One of the pick your own farms in the Maryland suburbs. The pickings are well announced on the…read morewebsite. They charge a cover. The hike to the orchards could be a bit, but they have tractors during high season. Pickings depends on how the crops are doing and how picked out they are. I go there multiple times a year from blueberries to peaches to apples and they are generally good. The farm store also sells a lot of produce.

We searched for a farm whose peaches weren't wiped out due to the winter frost. This was such a…read moreplace! Beautiful countryside, there were clear signs that directed you to the orchard. Employees intercepted us to pay for the peaches and whatever extras( honey, jams, veggies) we wanted. There are porta potty's if you need them. The trees are on a slight incline if there's some that have difficulty walking. We walked out with 2 pecks of peaches!

We came too late. No more peaches this year but the folks are nice. The orchard is well kept. No…read moremajor hills or hard terrain good for children and elders too.

Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.

Such a beautiful farm and property overlooking the countryside! I just went over the weekend so a…read morebit later in the season for apple picking, but we still found a decent variety of apples to pick (albermarle pippen, braeburn, pink lady, granny smith, gold rush). Dog friendly farm. Love that I got to bring my dog along for the fun! In addition to apples, they had dig your own potatoes and a variety of salad greens, pumpkins and gourds available to pick. Since we went toward the end of the season, we were able to cut sunflowers for free. Apple cider donuts, bakery, and lunch items available on weekends only. Jarred items available for purchase at the stand. I got some baby dill pickles, which are delicious! I recommend you check their website (https://hollinfarms.com/current-available/) here before you go. They update it weekly with their current crop availability, weather changes, etc.

The farm was exactly what we expected based on the website. Once you park, staff are there to…read moreexplain how picking works and help you get the lay of the land. There were variety of apples available the day we went. The options depend on timing and the growing season. We got to try Arkansas Black, which are delicious. In addition to apples, there were a variety of salad greens and pumpkins available to pick, you could even dig up potatoes. Because we went toward the end of the season, we were able to cut sunflowers for free with our apple purchase. Expect hills and uneven surfaces for walking, so wear appropriate footwear so you can enjoy the experience. Views are beautiful, the colors were popping across the horizon. After you fill up your picking bag, don't skip o out on the apple cider donuts. Made on site daily with cider from the orchard...while not warm, they were fresh and delicious. The food stand had a variety of other snacks and jarred foods available for purchase. * Our GPS got us close to the farm and handmade signs guide you the rest of the way. * Staff are nice and helpful, they provide you with everything you need (instructions, picking bags, shears). * There are porta potties available, they were as clean as you can expect porta potties to be. * No fee for admission or parking (yay!), just pay for what you pick and eat. *

Two stars for the very nice workers who did their best to assist during my visit. Sadly the variety…read moreand prices were disappointing. I expect farm markets to offer fresh produce AND good deals. This was too pricey for me. I won't be back.

Love their farm stand; was in the area a few times last year and stopped by to check them out…read more Also got fall pumpkins (early on in the season) and they last a long time. Produce was fresh and staff were friendly. Reasonable prices as well. I'd imagine it'll get trickier stopping by this season with all the construction but next time I'm in the area and they're open, I'll be ready to grab some goodies.

Best prices with greater quality products and helpful staff. Not a wide variety of products, so…read moremight not be the place for folks who like looking for particular brands rather than product type. The only thing I'd improve on would be time at register, they did away with their multiple self serve payment registers and now there's usually a1-5 minute wait time to get through payment stations - would be nice to see all registers open

I really like Aldi in general, and this one is pretty typical. It's right off a large road in a…read moreparking lot with one entrance/exit, so getting in and out can be a pain. But the prices are obv amazing and the store is generally clean. I've gotten a few cool things from their random aisle like this coffee taster.

Who knew this hidden gem was so close to home. I was able to take all 5 (and one on the way) of my…read moreGrandkids to this family farm in Southern Maryland. On the property, we visited the petting zoo, did a kid's corn maze (along with a slide), took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and had the kids pick out their own pumpkins. They had a ball! The farm also has fresh vegetables, ciders, honey, jams, meat and other items available for purchase. The entry fee is $11 for those 2 and above which I think is reasonable. They also have ice cream(which they all loved), milkshakes, root beer floats and pulled pork sandwiches available for purchase. They have strawberry and blackberries for picking in the spring(will be back). The family was very friendly and informative. was friendly. My Grandkids had a ball. This is what I call good, clean fun.

Their meats and vegetables were really good . I tried their blackberry cider amazing,service was…read moreexcellent very friendly

One of my favorite local produce stands in the area! Frank's has everything including fresh…read moreproduce, local jarred items like veggies/sauces/honey/etc., artisan breads, granola, meat, milk, lemonades/drinks, pickles, and more. They also have a wide variety of gardening supplies from plants to soil. Hate that they are not open year round, but when they are open I try to go as often as possible!

I've been coming here for years and I'm in shock that I never wrote a review. Coming here is most…read moreliterally one of my favorite places. This is more my speed than Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. I'm a glam country girl and will forever be. Flowers, plants, fruit, vegetables, farm fresh meats, dairy, bakery items, etc, etc, etc. High quality, always fresh. Store is always clean. They just did an expansion of the store making more space for product placement & customers to roam. I love the open market feel. Staff...always friendly professional. I could have a bad day and coming here instantly cheers me up. Prices... health costs money but copays cost more. You choose. Parking... decent. The turnover is quick and I've never had to wait to park. People are usually in & out. Issues... the only herbs they sell is cilantro. I'm ok with that (mostly). But I really wish they had mint & basil. They are closed during winter. Makes sense but... Those are the longest 4 months for me.

I'm not much a chocolate buyer but this elegant store surpassed my expectations. The workers knew…read moretheir products well and offered recommendations. The chocolates tasted great and were beautifully prepared by Haley (at least that's what it said on the receipt). Wonderful experience overall.

Love this quaint Belgium chocolate boutique. Immediately welcomed when the SO and I walked in. We…read moreappreciated the personal attention and free samples. I would love for them to do a wine and chocolate pairing. The chocolates were outstanding. Not too sweet and cloying, clean after taste. We purchased several and felt it was money well spent. We will definitely be back.