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spring. The nursery became a destination for many, and most retail customers became regulars over the years. A brother and sister are the first customers to show up each year on the first day they open.
Richard anil Sandy hope past customers will stop by tins spring, even if it's not to buy azaleas. The couple just wants to thank those who have supported them over the years.
Employees and customers have become almost like extended family, Sandy said. The nursery has employed a total of 72 people since it opened. Jarvis Fletcher worked for the nursery for more than 22 years.
Their son. Chris, married and living in Jeffersanton, and daughter. Allison, currently pursuing her nursing degree, were raised on Long Mountain.
“Both the kids started working here about as soon as they could walk.-' Richard said.
The Antonys desire to raise their children in. the country, rather than the suburbs, was one of the factors that motivated them to make the move to Rappahannock.
“It was good for our kids because they teamed a tremendous amount," Richard said. “It's a nice environment to raise your kids."
Richard and Sandy wanted to explain to their children why they were raised in the country, so Richard planned to write a short story for the children's baby books.
“It started as a very simple project." Richard said.
He is now in the process of revising his third book and planning a fourth in the series he titled “Mountain of My Dreams." The books are available for purchase on the nursery's Web site as well as online booksellers, such as Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Borders.
Still for sale
Long Mountain Nursery still has 2.000 uncommitted azaleas in stock in 150 varieties in 3-gallon and 7-gallon containers. Plenty of 2-year-old rooted cuttings are also available.
The nursery will be open this spring from April 10 to May 18. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 6753707 with questions or to arrange another time to visit the nursery
For more information about Long Mountain Nursery and to see the varieties of azaleas available, visit www.longmountainnursery.com.
E-mail the reporter at kallen<& tirnespapehi. com.
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