It’s 2026 and sadly fake plants are all over the internet. This is not a new issue, but thanks to AI, the pictures are getting more and more convincing. Learn what to look for!

Did you know? There are specific plants that are ecological workhorses. Amelanchier, aka Serviceberries or Juneberries, are wonderful native big shrubs / small trees that provide beauty and food in the garden. The delicious fruits are edible for humans and wildlife alike.

There’s been some good news in the Monarch Butterfly world. This past winter their numbers in Mexico are up from last year’s scary low number. However, their populations are still extremely small. Fortunately there’s many ways to help these amazing butterflies.

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We’ve heard the term “Leave the Leaves” for a few years now – but what does that mean and why? An astonishing number of insects are nurtured in just one square meter of leaves. Dr. Max Ferlauto conducted a study across 20 yards in…

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June is Pollinator Month! Reems Creek Nursery has long been a supporter of pollinators, with many years of being a Monarch Waystation, hosting a certified Pollinator Garden, holding fun yet informative workshops, and lots more. Learn more about how we’re helping pollinators, and upcoming events!

The 2025 Pollinator of the Year is the Squash Bee, something we all rely on whenever we eat or use summer squash, winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, and gourds (aka Cucurbita). Learn more about how important they are, and how you can help them thrive in your own garden!

Reems Creek Nursery is a sponsor of the Montford Garden Tour, which was held on Saturday, June 7th. A beautiful, albeit muggy day, we wandered through the different gardens and wanted to share some of the different inspiration we found.

Spring 2025 has brought us wild weather, and also, the perfect conditions for a serious bacterial disease called fire blight. While we select for disease resistant trees, resistant does not mean immune. Learn about this disease – mainly impacting Pears and Apples – and what you can do about it.

Due to both the floods from Helene and the high amounts of rain experienced, the Buncombe County Extension Service is recommending that people get high quality soil tests and adjust for any changes to their soils.