ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
A LITTLE NUTTY BY NATURE.
Rooted in North Carolina
Nuts & Buds is a family-owned coastal gift shop in Grandy, NC, just minutes from the Outer Banks — but there's more behind our name than what you'll find on our shelves.
We're the retail store for G. Ryan Howell Farms, a North Carolina farm that became part of the state's growing hemp industry following the legalization of hemp.
Today, Nuts & Buds brings together CBD oil made from North Carolina-grown hemp, traditional peanuts, locally sourced goods, gifts, and other products we believe belong in a healthy, locally minded lifestyle.
It's all rooted in one simple mission: to offer high-quality products, provide our customers with the information they need to shop confidently, and promote North Carolina agriculture along the way.
SO... WHAT'S WITH THE NAME?
Yep. We Know What You Were Thinking.
We get asked about the name Nuts & Buds a lot.
And honestly? We don't mind.
The "Nuts" are easy to spot — we're proud to offer North Carolina peanuts, including Baker's Southern Traditions.
The "Buds" represent another big part of what we do — offering quality hemp-derived and CBD products in a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged.
Put them together and you get Nuts & Buds.
A little unexpected? Maybe.
Easy to remember? We'd say so.
LIVE HEALTHY. SUPPORT LOCAL.
More Than What's on the Shelves
Nuts & Buds was built around two things that still guide what we do today: helping people feel confident about the products they're purchasing and supporting the community we call home.
That means taking the time to listen.
It means answering questions without making you feel like you should already know the answers.
And it means helping you explore your options rather than simply pointing you toward the most expensive thing on the shelf.
We want you to leave feeling comfortable with what you purchased — and comfortable enough to come back, ask another question, or just stop in and say hey.
That's the Nuts & Buds way.
North Carolina Is Home.
Supporting local isn't something we added to a tagline because it sounded good. It's been woven into Nuts & Buds from the beginning.
From our connection to G. Ryan Howell Farms and North Carolina-grown hemp to Baker's Southern Traditions Peanuts and the other NC products you'll find throughout the store, we're proud to promote North Carolina agriculture and small businesses.
That commitment extends beyond our shelves, too.
In 2021, Nuts & Buds received the Currituck Chamber of Commerce President's Award for our commitment to the community — something we're incredibly proud to have associated with our name.
Because to us, Live Healthy. Support Local. isn't just a tagline. It's what we're here to do.
CBD WITHOUT THE PRESSURE
You Don't Have to Be an Expert to Shop Here.
We know walking into a store filled with CBD and hemp products can be intimidating when you don't know where to begin.
That's why we do things differently.
Ask the questions. Read the labels. Learn about the different options. Take your time.
Our job isn't to pressure you into a purchase. It's to help you better understand what's available so you can make an informed decision you're comfortable with.
If CBD is completely new to you, we've even created a guide to help you understand the basics before you shop.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY TO YOUR BEACH TRIP
You'll find Nuts & Buds along Caratoke Highway in Grandy, North Carolina — conveniently located for our Currituck County neighbors and travelers making their way to the Outer Banks.
Stop in for CBD products, North Carolina peanuts, local finds, gifts, or something you didn't even know you needed.
Heading to the beach? Fill the cooler at our on-site ice machine before you go.
Whether you're here every week or you're just passing through, we'd love to have you.