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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Kennett Square! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Kennett Square farms are quietly feeding the entire region?
  • How Martha Stewart would spend a perfect day at Longwood Gardens.
  • What changes could Longwood’s new revenue chief bring to visitors?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in West Chester | Tractors & Equipment | Tools | Art | Jewelry | MCM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Pennsylvania election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clearing, windy and cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 57, low: 37.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chester County Farms Help Feed Southeastern Pennsylvania and Beyond (montco.today) — Chester County farms, including major mushroom growers and Barnard’s Orchard in Kennett Square, are helping feed both local families and shoppers nationwide. With dairies, orchards, and livestock operations generating high per-acre sales, residents are encouraged to support this agricultural backbone by buying from farm stores, farmers markets, and locally branded products throughout the year.
   

2. Longwood Gardens Earns a Martha Stewart Day-Trip Itinerary (vista.today) — Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is getting national attention with a Martha Stewart–endorsed day-trip itinerary that highlights classes, specialty gardens, and evening fountain shows. The piece also nods to Kennett Square dining and other Chester County happenings, giving locals ideas for showcasing their hometown to visiting friends and planning their own full-day outing.
   

3. Longwood Gardens Taps Former SeaWorld Executive to Lead Revenue (mychesco.com) — Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has hired longtime attractions executive Jeffrey M. Davis to oversee hospitality, retail, events, and other revenue-generating operations. His background at SeaWorld and Sesame Place signals a push to expand visitor spending and enhance guest amenities, potentially shaping future dining, shopping, and event experiences for local residents and visitors alike.
   

4. What Can Virtual Reality Teach Us About Natures Restorative Health Benefits? (drexel.edu) — Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square helped Drexel researchers create virtual reality scenes that tested how ornamental gardens and natural landscapes affect people’s brains and bodies. The study found curated gardens can calm the mind almost like wild nature while keeping the body alert, suggesting new ways to design restorative real and virtual spaces for people with limited outdoor access.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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