Farm to Fork - Building the Perfect Garden

Click Here to Download

Save the tour to your phone for a quick reference guide while on your journey!

After a long cold winter full of shades of grey, it is time for an afternoon visit throughout Washington County celebrating the return of warmer weather and return of the gardening season. Whether you have a huge garden full of vegetables or a kitchen herb garden, this afternoon tour of some of the best-hidden gardening treasures of Washington County!

Butternut Ridge, Argyle NY

1600 County Route 49, Argyle, New York 12809

flowers

Begin your tour at Butternut Ridge in Argyle for the perfect hanging plants, flowers for your garden and vegetable seedlings. With all of the plants grown on the farm, the staff at Butternut Ridge will be able to help you select the perfect plants for your growing conditions. 

The Garden Barn, Fort Edward, NY

275 County Rte 42, Fort Edward, New York 12828

farm

Visit Garden Barn, in Fort Edward, has all the tools and additional additions that your garden needs. Your stop is not complete with picking up one of their HUGE homemade ice cream sandwiches.

Fiddlehead Creek Farm, Fort Ann

7381 NY-40, Fort Ann, NY 12827

farms 

Enjoy a wide selection of native plants from Fiddlehead Creek Farm in Fort Ann. Their farm provides a wide selection of unique plants from upstate New York.

Slyboro Ciderhouse, Granville, NY

18 Hicks Rd, Granville, NY 12832

farms

Take a break from your garden tour with a stop at Slyboro Ciderhouse in Granville, enjoy a tasting in their renovated barn overlooking Hicks Orchard. Learn about their unique cidermaking techniques including their English style! 

Lavenlair, Whitehall NY

437 Deweys Bridge Rd, Whitehall, NY 12887

flowers

A garden tour of Washington County would not be complete without a visit to a County treasure Lavenlair farm in Whitehall. Enjoy a tranquil walk through the lavender meditation path, while enjoying the smell of lavender and the scenic views. Though you can not take home any seeds, grab a pair of shears and harvest your own lavender to take home for cooking and dried flower decorations.

Northeast Corner Herb Farm, Fort Ann NY

185 Lake Nebo Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827

farms

Looking to extend your afternoon tour? Call ahead and schedule a visit Northeast Corner Herb Farm in Fort Ann. Meet with the farmers and learn gardening, cooking and harvesting tips, for all your favorites herbs and spices. Before you leave to pick up a garlic braid, accented with flowers the perfect decorating addition for any summer kitchen!

Start Your Tour Today!

Not sure where to begin your tour? Below we have provided the best path depending on your starting city, to make sure you have a chance to visit all the locations and enjoy all the beautiful views Washington County has to offer 

Albany  Lake George Saratoga Springs
Butternut Ridge Butternut Ridge Butternut Ridge
Fiddlehead Creek Farm Garden Barn Garden Barn 
Slyboro Ciderhouse Fiddlehead Creek Farm Northeast Corner
Lavenlair  Slyboro Ciderhouse Slyboro 
Northeast Corner Herb Farm Lavenlair Lavenlair 
Lavenlair Northeast Corner Herb Farm Fiddlehead Creek

Last updated July 26, 2019