Reems Creek Nursery – A Little History

Reems Creek Nursery has been rooted in the Weaverville community since its humble beginnings in 1979 when Bill and Wilma Penland transformed their front yard into a small retail plant nursery. Guided by their passion for horticulture, the business grew from offering trees, shrubs, and annuals to becoming a thriving garden center.

Over the years, the nursery expanded its footprint. In 1985, operations moved to Monticello Road, and in 2001, we established a farm production facility on Wilma’s family land to grow a wide variety of plants. In 2014, we expanded our retail operations to include a larger garden shop.

Today, Reems Creek Nursery celebrates over 45 years of nurturing gardens and cultivating community. The Penland family remains actively involved, with Dave Penland as President and a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional plants, garden products, and expertise. We are deeply grateful to our customers and community for your continued support. You are truly the heart of Reems Creek Nursery.

Thank you for growing with us!

In recent years, David Williams became an integral part of Reems Creek Nursery’s story. After serving on the board and assisting with the business for over twelve years, David transitioned full-time in 2021, leaving a long and successful career in state government to become Vice President of Operations and Co-Owner. Bringing with him a strong background in organizational leadership, logistics, and executive management, David has helped strengthen the company’s structure, modernize operations, and guide its continued growth. His wife, Amanda Reavis Williams, grew up in the nursery—working in it from childhood—and shares a lifelong connection to the business. Amanda has also served for many years in the medical field as a nurse in the Emergency Department, yet still finds time to lend her hands and heart to the nursery she’s known her whole life.