Downtown Blackstone Inc.

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

☀️ COMING SOON TO OUR SUMMER LUNCH MENU! ☀️

We are beating the summer heat with something fresh, cool, and incredibly satisfying! Feast your eyes on our upcoming Summer Salad Sampler Platter 😋.
We’ve loaded this basket with a scoop of our classic chicken salad, creamy macaroni salad, and crisp coleslaw, all served on a bed of fresh greens with sliced hard-boiled eggs, juicy ripe tomatoes, and Saltines.

It’s the ultimate cool-down lunch for a hot Virginia day! 🍅🥚

👇 What are your thoughts? Would this be your new go-to lunch? Let us know in the comments if you're excited to try it!

06/19/2026

Friday’s Featured Plant:
Sweet Potato Vine! 🌱✨

Looking to add a dramatic pop of color and beautiful trailing texture to your patio, porch, or garden beds? The Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) is the ultimate summer "spiller" for your arrangements!
Whether you love the vibrant, eye-catching chartreuse green or the deep, moody purple, we have them ready to transform your garden spaces.

💰 Pricing & Availability
Price: $19.99
Size: 1-gallon container

☀️ Light Conditions
These vines are incredibly adaptable, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Planting them in full sun (at least 6 hours a day) will give you the deepest, richest, and most vibrant leaf colors.

💧 Water Conditions
Keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained. Because they love the summer heat, container-grown vines dry out quickly—expect to water them every 1–2 days during hot spells. Just ensure your pot has good drainage holes!

🌿 Pro-Tip: If your vine starts taking over the porch, don't be afraid to give it a light haircut! Trimming the tips encourages it to branch out and look even fuller.

Come see us at the greenhouse today to pick yours up and get your containers weekend-ready! 🏡✨

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity in our communities. Today, we honor the legacy of Black leaders and entrepreneurs whose contributions have strengthened local economies and Main Streets, and commit ourselves to creating a vibrant future with shared prosperity for all

06/19/2026

We had a fantastic visit with Andrew and Ashley Richardson owners of Full Circle Bloom in Kenbridge, VA with Sheri McGuire, Executive Director of the Longwood SBDC; Dana Knott, Central Region Director of the Longwood SBDC; Tracy Gee, Lunenburg County Administrator; and Jonathan Chumney, Lunenburg County Planner. It was a wonderful opportunity to see the beautiful vegetables, meet the people behind the work, and get an inspiring glimpse into everything that goes into creating such vibrant blooms. We are grateful for the experience and excited to see how Full Circle Bloom continues to grow and expand its business!

06/19/2026

While you are out enjoying all the festivities at the 6TH ANNUAL TOWN OF BLACKSTONE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, make sure you stop at D&M Jamaican Kitchen and grab authentic Jamaican cuisine. From delicious Oxtail to Jerk Chicken, there is something for all of your taste buds to enjoy !!!

06/19/2026

Everyone's welcome to join us for this FREE event - one week from today!