Terrarium Workshop – A Fun Holiday Make & Take!
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Dec. 13, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
With Kira Blankenship and Cristi Bloch
Holiday fun with your sweetheart, your kids, your bestie, or gift yourself! Build a dreamy terrarium with seasonal flourishes. Kira and Cristi will guide you through the terrarium-building process, step by step, from start to finish including terrarium after-care. Create an enchant…
Holiday Centerpiece
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Dec. 6, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
With Rachel Brownlee
Floral designer Rachel Brownlee will start with some basic guiding principles for harvesting and arranging greenery and flowers, along with tool suggestions. Then she will lead us – step by step – through creating our own beautiful holiday centerpiece to take home. Such a fun experience to share with friends and family members!…
HOLIDAY WREATH Make & Take
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Nov. 22, 2025
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
With Ruth Gonzalez
Create a lux holiday wreath full of color and texture to brighten your holidays. We’ll embellish a fresh Frasier fir wreath with a beautiful mix of greenery, berries, and pinecones that will welcome in the season with cheer and style. Ruth will lead us step-by-step…
Last Penny Farm Alpacas!
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Nov. 22, 2025
10 AM – 2 PM
Bring the kids!
Come meet Rosa and Lizzy – two adorable alpacas from Last Penny Farm that will brighten your day. Farmer and our Customer Service Manager, Erin Greene, Is bringing her alpacas and offering her warm and cozy alpaca fiber products for purchase too. We look forward to this ever year!
Terrarium Workshop – A Seasonal Themed Make & Take!
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Nov. 15, 2025
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
With Kira Blankenship & Cristi Bloch
Holiday fun with your sweetheart, your kids, your bestie, or treat yourself! Build a dreamy terrarium with seasonal flourishes from start to finish – with guidance from Kira and Cristi…
Holiday Open House
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Nov. 15, 2025
11 am – 2 pm
Bring the kids!
Usher in the holidays with fun at Reems Creek Nursery on Sat. Nov. 15! Miniature goats and 3 Food Trucks, plus It’s rumored that Santa may show up! Specialty wreaths and swags will have arrived, plus our first shipment of locally-grown Fraser Fir Christmas Trees & Wreaths too. More details soon…
Welcome to Gardening in WNC – What You Need to Know!
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, Nov. 1, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Ruth Gonzalez
New to the area? New to gardening? Get all the tips and tricks for year-round gardening success in these beautiful mountains. We’ll discuss WNC soil, typical seasonal weather, a general planting calendar, calculating the amount of light…
Music at the Creek – Back Porch Session #1
With Julie Wynne & Dianne Boes
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Oct. 11
1 – 3 PM
Our own Julie Wynne and her musical partner, Dianne Boes will be performing their original songs plus folk style tunes inspired by female artists. These two ladies play in multiple bands around the region including “The Candleers”, “The Pisgah Howlers”, and the hosting of a…
Plant a 4-Season Cutting Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Oct. 11, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Rachel Brownlee
Would you love to adorn your home with arrangements all year long? Thoughtful planting in your yard will provide year-round cut flowers/greenery for bouquets that boost your spirit and beautify your home. Rachel will take you on an adventure through some of her…
Preparing Your Garden for Fall & Winter
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Sept, 27, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Dave Penland
Now that you’ve invested in your garden this spring and summer – fall is here and winter is on its way. This workshop guides you through the optimal to-do list for your fall and winter gardening – including your landscape’s appearance and health, fall veggie gardens, lawns…
Joel Cole’s Faer Hill Cottage Garden
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
5:00-7:30 PM – RAIN or SHINE
Weaverville, NC
Hosted by Reems Creek Nursery
Joel Cole’s Faer Hill Cottage Garden was initially inspired by English cottage gardens, and this jewel box garden includes a number of garden rooms – such as the potager garden, the “Back Room”, the Asian garden and the water garden with cobbled pathways. In this…
Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!
At Reems Creek Nursery
Fri. Aug 22nd – Sat. Aug 23
Multiple Events
Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census! Come on down to Reems Creek Nursery and count pollinators in our Pollinator Garden, enjoy tasty food from a food truck (Sat.), and we’ll also have special educational events for children.
Gardening in the Shade
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. July 12, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Julie Wynne
Step out of the sun, and in to the cool oasis of your shade!
Learn about all the wonderful plants that prefer the cooler, shadier zones, and embrace all the possibilities to enhance your space! We will about the plants themselves, as well as defining the different types of shade, and the…
Backyard Forestry
Downscaling Forest Science Concepts to Your Backyard
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. June 28, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Nate Osborne and Mike Archer
Pisgah Chapter of the Society of American Foresters
Many in our community were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The uncertainty and challenges left by this historic storm also create space to imagine a future better than the past. Translating our…
Create a Lively Pollinator Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, June 21, 2025
10-11:30 am
With Ruth Gonzalez and Julie Wynne
Bee sweet! Create a smorgasbord of beautiful blooming plants and butterfly host plants that provide much-needed habitat for pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds. With an emphasis on native plants, these vibrant gardens are full of color, support wildlife, and bring you…
Wonders of Water Gardening
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, June 14, 2025
2-3:30 PM
With Kira Blankenship & Matt Blankenship
Water adds the magic touch – transforming your backyard into a relaxing oasis that sooths the soul and delights the eyes. From an easy container pond to a more extravagant koi pond – your garden and your spirit will reap the benefits…
Introduction to Native Pollinators
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, June 14, 2025
10:00 am – Noon
With Athena Anderson
Meet our Local Pollinators! Learn about pollination basics, the fascinating range of creatures who pollinate plants, and the pollinators that are native to our own backyards in WNC. Athena will discuss pollination syndromes (it’s not what you think), pollinator conservation concerns…
Gardens That Please Both People AND Pollinators
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, June 7, 2025
10-11:30 am
With Amy Fahmy
Pollinator gardens sometimes get a bad rap for being “too messy” or “unattractive.” This class explores landscaping tricks that will satisfy even the strictest Homeowners Association guidelines while limiting lawns, creating connected habitat, welcoming a wide variety of pollinators, and…
Grow an Herbal Tea Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs, May 22, 2025
10 – 11:30 am
With Kira Blankenship
What could be better than sipping on a nice hot cup of herbal tea in the winter and a refreshing herbal iced tea in summer – herbal tea you grew yourself! Both medicinal and delicious, the ancient tradition of infusing herbal leaves in boiling water continues to dominate the world the world as a self-care practice…
A Songbird in Your Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs, May 15, 2025
10 – 11:30 am
With Chris Davenport
We’ll discuss humankind’s age-old love affair with birds, how our past choices have compromised bird populations, and – as gardeners – how our choices today can help songbird populations rebound by our building vibrant, healthy, and ecologically functional environments; one garden at a time.
Introduction to Native Pollinators
At Reems Creek Nursery
Wed, April 30
10-11:30 AM
With Athena Anderson
Meet our Local Pollinators! You’ll learn about pollination and pollinators overall, as well as the most common pollinators in Western North Carolina. These topics are followed by a discussion of conservation concerns and simple steps you can take…
Companion Planting for the Vegetable Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs, April 24, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Kira Blankenship
Calling all gardeners! Ever wondered whether you can plant this next to that? Or does this grow well next to this? Find out in this informative workshop where we will discuss companion planting within the vegetable garden. We will dive into
Garden Design 101
Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs, April 17, 2025
2 – 3:30 PM
With Julie Wynne
Brought to you by popular demand, Garden Design 101 will start you out on the right foot when accessing your site, choosing the right plants for success, and preparing your garden beds! Here at Reems Creek Nursery we love helping customers design, and Julie will help you…
Welcome to Gardening in WNC
Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs. April 10, 2025
10-11:30 AM
With Ruth Gonzalez
New to the area? New to gardening? This workshop will introduce you to gardening in Western North Carolina with tips and tricks for success in these beautiful mountains. We’ll discuss WNC soil…
Growing Fruit 101 – Spring 2025
Reems Creek Nursery
Sat., March 1, 2025
with Joy Lew
Explore the delicious world of fruit! Join us for a lighthearted romp through the many tasty possibilities that await your WNC garden. Whether you’re serious about self-sufficiency or just want a snack-filled backyard, we’ll cover site selection, growing basics and care…
Terrarium Workshop – A Fun Valentine Make & Take – 2025
Reems Creek Nursery
Fri. Feb. 14, 2025
3:30 – 5:00 PM
With Kira Hammonds & Cristi Bloch
Valentine fun with your sweetheart, your kids, your bestie, or give yourself a Valentine! Build a dreamy terrarium from start to finish with guidance from Kira and Cristi…
Seed Starting Workshop with Dave and Susan
Seeds are magic! Growing your own vegetable & flower seedlings is fun and economical AND gives you a jump-start on the gardening season!
Houseplant Care 101 with Kira and Amanda
Reems Creek Nursery
Tues., Jan 28 at 2-3 pm AND
Sat., Feb 1 at 10-11AM
With Kira Blankenship and Amanda Williams
Join us at Reems Creek Nursery for a FREE fun and informative session on how to care for your beloved houseplants. Questions welcome! 25% off discount for attendees.
Holiday Open House
At Reems Creek Nursery
Saturday, Dec. 7th 2024
10-2
Bring the kids!
We will have cute Alpacas from Last Penny Farm, adorable mini goats from David and Amanda, and tasty snacks available to purchase from Leisa’s Kettle Corn food truck! In addition we will have live Christmas trees, wreaths, swags, poinsettias, amaryllis, paperwhites, holiday cactus, and more.
Houseplants 101: A Beginners Guide to Cultivating an Indoor Jungle
Sat, Oct. 12 at 10 AM
With Joy Lew
Welcome to the basics. Want to learn more about houseplants? Have a bad track record of killing plants? Not sure how to care for different types of plants? Things that will be covered: basics of watering, beginner plants, fertilizing…
Butterfly Party for the Asheville Butterfly Trail
At Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs, Sept. 12, 2024
12 pm
Help us launch our butterfly on the Asheville Butterfly Trail! In collaboration with our friends at Bee City USA – Asheville, we are hosting the giant human-sized Gulf Fritillary Butterfly in our Pollinator Garden. Come join us for this free event!
Growing Fruit 101
Sat, Sept. 21, 2024
10-11:20 am
With Joy Lew
Hosted by Reems Creek Nursery
Explore the delicious world of fruit!
Join us for a lighthearted romp through the many tasty possibilities that await your Western North Carolina garden. Whether you’re serious about self-sufficiency or just want a snack-filled backyard…
Plant a 4-Season Cutting Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, Sept. 14, 2024
10-11:30 am
With Rachel Brownlee
Would you love to adorn your home with arrangements all year long? Thoughtful planting in your yard will provide year-round cut flowers/greenery for bouquets that boost your spirit and beautify your…
Joel Cole’s Faer Hill Cottage Garden Tour 2024
Thursday, August 8, 2024
6:30-8:30 PM
Weaverville, NC
Hosted by Reems Creek Nursery
Joel Cole’s Faer Hill Cottage Garden was initially inspired by English cottage gardens, and this jewel box garden includes a number of garden rooms – such as the potager garden, the “Back Room”, the Asian garden and the water…
Class 3: Gardenscaping for Pollinators & Predatory Insects
Organic Growers School July Gardening
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, July 27, 2024
10 AM – 12 NOON
With Patryk Battle
Learn to control common garden pests by supporting abundant diverse insect communities with plantings and other…
Class 2: Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management
Organic Grower School Gardening Series
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, July 20, 2024
10 AM – 12 NOON
With Jill Jacobs & Brannen Bashem
In this class, participants will learn about the pollinators, predators, prey, and pests found in the environment and methods to work with the ecosystem rather than…
Class 1: Landscaping with WNC Native Plants
Organic Growers School Gardening Series
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, July 13, 2024
10 – 11:30 AM
With Drew Lathin
Discover how incorporating natives into your outdoor spaces benefits the environment and enhances a garden and your well-being by creating resilient…
Shade Gardening for Pollinators
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, June 29, 2024
10-11:30 am
With Julie Wynne
This introduction into pollinator planting for shade will discuss different varieties of shade plants including native species, their pollinators, and building a healthy…
Introduction to Pollinators
At Reems Creek Nursery
Wed, June 19, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 am
With Athena Anderson Ph. D, M. Ed.
Meet our Local Pollinators! Learn about pollination, who the pollinators are, and the most common pollinators in WNC – plus simple steps to help pollinators thrive.
Plant a Pollinator Garden
Reems Creek Nursery
Sat, June 15, 2024
10:00 -11:30 am
With Julie Wynne and Ruth Gonzalez
Bee sweet to our pollinators! Create a smorgasbord of beautiful blooming plants and butterfly host plants that provide much-needed habitat for pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Get Buzzy for Pollination Celebration- June 2024
Reems Creek Nursery is proud to sponsor Bee City-Asheville’s 2024 Pollination Celebration!June is Pollinator Month, and Bee City-Asheville celebrates pollinators with an entire month packed full of pollinator-related events.A little background: Did you know that Bee...
Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. June 1, 2024
10 – 11:30 am
With Kira Hammonds
Calling all gardeners! Ever wondered can I plant this next to that? Or does this grow well next to this? Find out in this informative workshop where we will discuss companion planting within the vegetable garden.
Cut Flower Garden
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. March 16, 2024
10 – 11:30 am
With Libby Oswalt
Flowers bring so much joy and beauty into our lives – both in the garden and in our homes! Join us for an introductory workshop to growing a cut flower garden in your own backyard.
Fruit Pruning Workshop
At Reems Creek Nursery
Tues. Feb. 27, 2024
10 – 11:30 AM
With Randal Pfleger
During this workshop, we will focus on fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, figs, mulberries, elderberries, and hazelnuts) in our yards, landscapes, and backyard orchards.
Welcome to Gardening in WNC
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. March 2, 2024
10-11:30 AM
With Ruth Gonzalez
New to the area? New to gardening? This workshop will introduce you to gardening in Western North Carolina with tips and tricks for success in these beautiful mountains.
The Layered Garden – Garden Design, Feb. 29
At Reems Creek Nursery
Thurs. Feb. 29, 2024
10 – 11:30 am
With Mardi Dover
Winter is for garden dreaming! Do you dream of a garden full to overflowing with lush plantings? A garden that provides a succession of colors, forms, and textures throughout the year?
The Layered Garden – Garden Design
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Feb. 24, 2024
10 – 11:30 am
With Mardi Dover
Winter is for garden dreaming! Do you dream of a garden full to overflowing with lush plantings? A garden that provides a succession of colors, forms, and textures throughout the year?
Fruit Pruning Workshop
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Feb. 17, 2024
2 – 3:30 PM
With Randal Pfleger
During this workshop, we will focus on fruit trees (apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, figs, mulberries, elderberries, and hazelnuts) in our yards, landscapes, and backyard orchards.
Terrarium Workshop – A Fun Valentine Make & Take
At Reems Creek Nursery
Sat. Feb. 10, 2024
10 – 11:30 am
With Kira Hammonds & Cristi Bloch
Valentine fun with your sweetheart, your kids, your bestie, or give yourself a Valentine! Build a dreamy terrarium from start to finish with guidance from Kira and Cristi…
Seed Starting Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
10-11:30 am
With Susan P. Reavis & Ruth Gonzalez
Seeds are magic! Growing your own vegetable & flower seedlings is fun and economical AND gives you a jump-start on the gardening season! Grow your own transplants! Our workshop will…
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