Located just five miles south of Floyd on Route 221, Wildwood Farms is not only a General Store, but also a two-acre daylily garden, entering their twentieth selling season! Wildwood’s daylily gardens have become a landmark in Floyd County, and they are very excited to have reached such a significant anniversary.
“It has been such a rewarding endeavor”, they tell us, “and we’ve made so many wonderful friends and that makes all the hard work worth it.”
Wildwood grows around one-thousand varieties of daylilies, with around six-hundred varieties listed for sale each year. They are one of the largest commercial daylily gardens in the state, and visitors are welcome to wander through the beautiful gardens.
For the most enchanting visit, however, Wildwood tells us the peak bloom usually falls within the first few weeks of July. For those wanting to purchase daylilies, the folks at Wildwood will dig them on the spot for customers to take along. They are also happy to ship the plants, if customers prefer.
Daylilies are summer-blooming, perennial flowers that are a great addition to any landscape. They are extremely hardy and carefree. Drought tolerant, they are also not bothered by most insects or diseases.
Wildwood has single flowers, miniatures, doubles, unusual forms, and flowers that bloom at different times of the season. The biggest challenge for most people is selecting their favorite plants from the huge variety! But don’t worry. Wildwood’s knowledgeable staff are happy to assist with that. Just tell them your favorite color or colors, where you will be planting, and they will help with a plan.
In 2013, Wildwood added the General Store, offering a great selection of home and garden décor. There is also “Mama’s Pantry”, where visitors can find bulk candy, old fashioned candy, dried beans, country ham, hoop cheese, and Virginia grown peanuts. Wildwood offers a good variety of jams, jellies, pickles, and other canned goods, canned right here in Virginia!
More recently, Wildwood opened “George’s Kitchen”, serving a variety of delicious grilled and toasted sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, and BBQ, as well as hand-dipped Hershey’s ice cream. The store and the kitchen are open seven days a week. Visit online at www.wildwoodfarmsfloyd.com for the full menu and daily hours. They can also be found on Facebook at Wildwood Farms General Store.
Wildwood Farms is a family business, owned and operated by Bob and Judy Bowman. The Bowmans strive to create a warm and friendly atmosphere, wanting customers to feel like the store is a home away from home.
Because Judy’s mother lived in Floyd, the Bowmans began their garden nearby. It was the perfect way to share her love of daylilies and gardening. She was a significant influence on their lives and taught them the true meaning of love and family. Before the passing of Judy’s mother and stepfather in 2012, plans were already being discussed for the addition of the general store. They knew they wanted music to be part of it, having grown up with traditional music all their lives. They also knew it would have been important to Judy’s mother. The Bowmans feel she would have loved store and the music, as well as visiting withal the people!
When the store was being built, a stage was added so musical performances could be offered. The Bowmans also wanted a venue that could host meetings and classes. To book the stage for a musical performance, or to book the space for your meeting or class, contact 540-745-5155, or email info@wildwoodfarmsdaylilies.com.

Wildwood Farms General Store has ample parking that can accommodate buses or visiting groups. Beside the store is a grassy area that’s used annually for Cruise-ins and the “Old Timey Fest”. The Cruise-ins feature a great showing of classic cars, along with a regular music jam. This year the “Old Timey Fest” will be on Saturday, October 17, featuring antique tractors, antique cars, craft and yard sale setups, woodworking, and other interesting demonstrations.
Wildwood Farms is proud to be the “neighborhood place to be,” and they are eager to assist with community events geared toward helping people locally. On Sunday, April 26th Wildwood will be hosting a fundraiser for the Roberson Mill Restoration. The event will include gospel singing and a silent auction. Visit online at www.wildwoodfarmsfloyd.com for details. There will also be several special events throughout the summer, including a series of Classic Rock Nights and Cruise-Ins. The Friday dates for this series are June 19th, July 3rd, July 31st, and August 28th.
The music will be outside on the patio, with the classic car Cruise-in happening in the parking lot. These events are so much fun, and all the folks at Wildwood want to urge everyone to come join in!
Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Wildwood has live bluegrass music every Saturday from 7:00pm-9:00pm, with no admission charge. Judy’s sister, Sue, is the music coordinator, performing during the break on Saturday nights. Sue also leads the Music Jams on the first and third Sundays of every month. Visitors are guaranteed to be toe-tapping to the music of one of the great Bluegrass or Old Time Bluegrass bands that perform at Wildwood every week.
The adventurous can join Judy and her sisters on the dance floor. After working hard all week, these ladies love to kick up their heels and join their friends on the dance floor! Visit online at www.wildwoodfarmsfloyd.com for the full schedule of music and events at Wildwood Farms! Wildwood Farms General Store is a one stop shop for gardening, live music, great food, home décor, and some really unique gift items. Drop by today to shop, enjoy a delicious sandwich, and relax on the patio while enjoying the wonderful view of the garden and daylilies.

Wildwood Farms General Store • 2380 Floyd Hwy S, Floyd, VA Judy and Bob Bowman • wildwoodfarmsdaylilies.com 540-745-5155 • info@wildwoodfarmsdaylilies.com