Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary

Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary We are a small business that promotes and sells retail local Nelson County farm flowers, herbs, plants and apothecary items.

I don’t know who needs to hear this … Just a reminder that love is an emotion felt across all species. The way is LOVE.C...
06/23/2026

I don’t know who needs to hear this …

Just a reminder that love is an emotion felt across all species. The way is LOVE.

Crows bring small gifts to people who show kindness - it’s their love language.

Cats purr when curled up next to their loves - the purr vibrates at a frequency that helps heal bones and tissue.

Horses can read expresssions on beloved humans faces and they remember kindness.

Penguins propose with a pebble. They search for the perfect one to offer to their loved one. Also, in a colony of thousands, penguin couples can distinguish their partners call immediately.

Whales carry their dead loved ones with them for days as a sign of mourning and respect.

Dogs can smell the chemical change in loved ones bodies when they are sad and move closer to them.

Otters hold loved ones hands when they sleep so they don’t drift apart in currents.

When an elephant is distressed, other beloved elephants will gather around and touch them with their trunks to calm them.

Love ain’t just a human thing!

Photography: Long Creations International, LLC

This week’s Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Pawpaw leaves are ready to harvest f...
06/21/2026

This week’s Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Pawpaw leaves are ready to harvest from late Spring to early Summer. The pawpaw plant has a unique fruit native to North American and is known for its tropical flavor and custard-like texture. The fruit can be harvested from August to October. Various parts of the Pawpaw plant can be eaten including: fruit, seeds, bark and leaves. All contain bioactive compounds that have various health benefits. Today, we are highlighting the herbal benefits of the Pawpaw Leaf.

Pawpaw Leaf Tea can help with:
• boosting vitality
• improves immune function
• supports digestive health
• anti-inflammatory properties
• promotes skin and anti-aging health and properties
• supports heart, bone, liver and brain health�• Improves eye health and can improve cancer symptoms
• alleviates respiratory issues

Pawpaw Leaf Tea Recipe:
Rinse and clean fresh harvested leaves
Chop leaves coarsely
Boil water and add about one tablespoon of leaves
Steep for 10-15 minutes
Strain and consume warm.
Add honey or lemon for flavor

It’s beautiful today! Cooler with breezes. Stop on by in front of Village Antiques and Cafe for fresh flowers, dry an...
06/20/2026

It’s beautiful today! Cooler with breezes. Stop on by in front of Village Antiques and Cafe for fresh flowers, dry and live herbs, herbal tea and food mixes.

Tomorrow promises to be less humid here in the mountains, with showers in the morning. How about stopping by Village Ant...
06/18/2026

Tomorrow promises to be less humid here in the mountains, with showers in the morning.

How about stopping by Village Antiques and Cafe on Front Street, Lovingston and visit Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary to buy flowers, live or dry herbs, teas and drink/food mixes or local landscape postcards.

If you feel like you survived another week–just being you, not perfect but authentically you - why not TREAT yourself, a friend, your family or your church. You deserve it! 😍

This week’s Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Wild Bergamot (bee balm) blooms from...
06/14/2026

This week’s Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary fabulous foraging adventure - Native Wild Bergamot (bee balm) blooms from June - September. It can be identified by its lavender, white, red or pink flower and is commonly found in upland forests, woodlands, edges of forests, meadows and fields. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and various caterpillars.

Wild Bergamot tea has been a Native American go-to herbal remedy for:
• colds and coughs
• nausea
• gas and colic
• sore throat and fevers
• soothing nerves
• gas and colic
The tea can be used to increase circulation and can be used as a topical wash to heal wounds. It contains a high content of thymol, which is a wonderful antiseptic.

Wild Bergamot Tea:
3-4 fresh picked or dried bee balm leaves
4-5 bee balm flower petals
1 cup boiling water
Honey or Lemon (if needed)

1. Rinse the flowers/blossoms in cold water (no stems)
2. Boil the water
3. Use an infuser or teapot add bee balm leaves and petals
4. Simmer for 5-10 minutes
5. Strain the tea and add honey or lemon for extra flavor
6. Enjoy warm

06/13/2026

Currently Heart of Nelson, Abby is teaching the art of pottery and how to manipulate clay into your dream vessel. Stop by and watch, and then drop by Village Antiques and Cafe to grab light refreshments and perhaps buy some flowers, herbs, teas or live plants.

We are open. Air conditioned. Ready to greet you. Stop by Village Antiques and Cafe for light refreshments, and why not ...
06/13/2026

We are open. Air conditioned. Ready to greet you. Stop by Village Antiques and Cafe for light refreshments, and why not take home flowers, teas, cooking mixes, herbs or live plants. Can’t wait to meet you.

Listen, I know it is stupidly hot weather currently and we are all melting - but I can tell you where it’s cool! The coo...
06/12/2026

Listen, I know it is stupidly hot weather currently and we are all melting - but I can tell you where it’s cool!

The coolest place to be is Fortune’s Cove Blooms & Apothecary in Village Antiques and Cafe on Front Street in to browse incredible antiques, have an infamous chicken salad sandwich, sweet or unsweetened tea and good conversation, then treat yourself to fresh flowers in bouquets, stems or vases. Choose from a selection of dried herbs for your cooking/tea needs and lots of herbal teas, herbal cocktail and cooking mixes available to purchase. Say hi and stay cool this summer!

It’s a bit hot outside, but stroll into for lunch Village Antiques and Cafe and why not buy some flowers from Fortun...
06/12/2026

It’s a bit hot outside, but stroll into for lunch Village Antiques and Cafe and why not buy some flowers from Fortunes Cove Blooms & Apothecary. Fresh live and dry herbs. Fresh flowers. Bouquets and vases available. We love to see our community and visitors stop by. ❤️💕🌸🌷🌻

Also excited to announce that these are on display at Albemarle Angler Fly Fishing in Charlottesville, Virginia. S...
06/11/2026

Also excited to announce that these are on display at Albemarle Angler Fly Fishing in Charlottesville, Virginia. So, stop in, grab your rods, reels, waders, apparel and of course, send that postcard to your buddy telling them all about the size of that fish you caught in or or any of the surrounding counties.😁🐟🪱

Photography: Long Creations International, LLC

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PO BOx 202
Lovingston, VA
22949

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Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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